Elk Mountain, WY

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 1/10
directions_run Walkability 1/10
directions_bus Transit 1/10
directions_car Commute 3/10
home Housing 9/10
visibility Safety 9/10
local_library Schools 5/10
local_airport Airports 1/10
school Colleges 4/10
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
Challenging Commutes. The area has long, difficult commutes with significant delays, congestion, or limited transit infrastructure.
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
Relatively Affordable. Housing and rent are moderately priced, and the overall cost of living is manageable for the average household.
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
Limited Access. Few colleges are nearby, and travel or relocation may be necessary for quality higher education opportunities.
local_library Schools
Average to Mixed. Schools perform near average overall, though quality can vary by campus. Students have access to standard educational pathways, with some stronger programs available.

Residents

Population
89 332.4M (US)
Median Age
45.7 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
66.0% 64% (US)
College-Educated
48.7% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$65,893 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
94.0% 88% (US)
Average Commute
45 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
18.0% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$218,200 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$509 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$1,040 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
42.1% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

Carbon 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

Carbon County
4
Wyoming
4
United States
4

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place is deep red country, with 21% of residents leaning left and 73% leaning right.

Liberal (21%) (73%) Conservative

Climate

Warm-summer continental climate. Warm summers and cold winters with substantial seasonal variation. See monthly weather averages below.

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 0 8 22
Feb 1 8 23
Mar 1 9 32
Apr 1 8 41
May 2 2 49
Jun 1 0 59
Jul 1 0 66
Aug 1 0 64
Sep 1 1 55
Oct 1 5 44
Nov 1 9 31
Dec 1 9 22

Hazards

Blizzard

Inland Flood Risk

Tornado Risk

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Schools

Elk Mountain Elementary
<1 miles, W · 3.2star
HEM Junior/Senior High School
14 miles, N · 2.8star
Hanna Elementary
15 miles, N · 3.7star
Medicine Bow Elementary
18 miles, NE · 3.2star
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Colleges

WyoTech
49 miles, SE · 2.3star
University of Wyoming
50 miles, SE · 2.8star
Casper College
79 miles, NE · 1.9star
Cheeks Beauty Academy
91 miles, SE · 1star
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Hospitals

Ivinson Memorial Hospital
51 miles, SE · 3.2star
Platte County Memorial Hospital
79 miles, E · 3.2star
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Airports

Laramie Regional Airport
46 miles, SE · 1star
Yampa Valley Airport
93 miles, SW · 1star
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