Converse County School District 1, WY

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 2/10
directions_run Walkability 3/10
directions_bus Transit 3/10
directions_car Commute 7/10
home Housing 6/10
visibility Safety 8/10
local_library Schools 8/10
local_airport Airports 1/10
school Colleges 1/10
accessibility Hospitals 1/10
directions_bike Bikeability
Not Bikeable. The area lacks biking infrastructure and has unsafe or impractical conditions for cyclists, requiring alternative transportation methods.
directions_run Walkability
Not Walkable. The area is heavily car-dependent, with almost no amenities within walking distance or pedestrian-friendly infrastructure.
directions_car Commute
Average Commutes. Travel times and convenience are typical, with some challenges during peak hours or in certain areas.
directions_bus Transit
Very Limited Access. The area has little to no public transportation infrastructure, making it difficult to travel without a personal vehicle.
home Housing
Moderately Priced. The area has a balanced cost of living, with housing and rent costs that are neither particularly high nor low.
visibility Safety
Generally Safe. Crime rates are below average, with only occasional incidents, making the area a relatively secure place to live.
local_airport Airports
Remote. Airport access is highly inconvenient or impractical, requiring extensive travel arrangements.
accessibility Hospitals
Healthcare Scarce. The area has little to no access to hospitals or healthcare providers, requiring significant travel for most medical needs.
school Colleges
Higher Education Desert. The area has little to no access to colleges, requiring significant travel or relocation for education.
local_library Schools
Academic Excellence. High-performing schools with excellent test scores, strong graduation rates, and consistent college readiness. These schools regularly exceed state standards.

Residents

Population
9,581 332.4M (US)
Median Age
39.9 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
64.2% 64% (US)
College-Educated
25.2% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$81,033 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
90.1% 88% (US)
Average Commute
26 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
16.6% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$275,100 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$505 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$756 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
67.4% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

Converse County
3
Wyoming
3
United States
4

Property Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing theft, burglary, or property damage.

How the Property Crime Score here compares with other places

Converse County
2
Wyoming
4
United States
4

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place is deep red country, with 17% of residents leaning left and 77% leaning right.

Liberal (17%) (79%) Conservative

Climate

Cold semi-arid climate. Dry grassland climate with cold winters and moderate seasonal temperature swings. See monthly weather averages below.

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 0 7 24
Feb 0 8 26
Mar 1 11 35
Apr 1 8 43
May 2 1 52
Jun 2 0 62
Jul 1 0 70
Aug 1 0 69
Sep 1 1 58
Oct 1 5 45
Nov 1 6 33
Dec 0 9 24

Hazards

Inland Flood Risk

Tornado Risk

Schools

Douglas Intermediate School
10 miles, SW · 4.1star
Douglas Upper Elementary School
11 miles, SW · 4.1star
Douglas High School
11 miles, SW · 3.7star

Colleges

Casper College
50 miles, W · 1.9star
Eastern Wyoming College
82 miles, SE · 1.4star
University of Wyoming
111 miles, SW · 2.8star
WyoTech
112 miles, SW · 2.3star

Hospitals

Airports

Laramie Regional Airport
112 miles, SW · 1star