Hot Springs County School District 1, WY

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 1/10
directions_run Walkability 1/10
directions_bus Transit 1/10
directions_car Commute 9/10
home Housing 8/10
visibility Safety 6/10
local_library Schools 7/10
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
Convenient Commutes. Commutes are manageable, with reasonable travel times and access to reliable transportation options.
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
Moderately Safe. The area experiences moderate crime levels; while safe in many aspects, some caution may be necessary.
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
Strong Performance. Well-regarded schools with above-average academic outcomes, dependable graduation success, and solid support for college preparation.

Residents

Population
4,618 332.4M (US)
Median Age
45.4 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
65.6% 64% (US)
College-Educated
26.4% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$64,375 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
89.6% 88% (US)
Average Commute
15 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
13.6% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$214,400 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$439 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$809 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
60.6% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

Hot Springs County
4
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

Hot Springs County
3
Wyoming
4
United States
4

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place is deep red country, with 20% of residents leaning left and 73% leaning right.

Liberal (20%) (74%) 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 5 22
Feb 0 5 26
Mar 1 7 35
Apr 1 5 44
May 2 2 53
Jun 2 0 62
Jul 1 0 70
Aug 1 0 68
Sep 1 0 57
Oct 1 3 45
Nov 1 5 32
Dec 0 6 21

Hazards

Inland Flood Risk

Tornado Risk

Schools

Thermopolis Middle School
12 miles, SE · 4.1star
Ralph Witters Elementary
12 miles, SE · 4.1star
Hot Springs County High School
12 miles, SE · 3.7star

Colleges

Central Wyoming College
48 miles, S · 1.4star
Northwest College
74 miles, N · 1.4star
Casper College
122 miles, SE · 1.9star

Hospitals

Washakie Medical Center
32 miles, E · 3.2star
Sagewest Health Care
47 miles, S · 3.2star

Airports

Yellowstone Regional Airport
62 miles, N · 1star
Jackson Hole Airport
115 miles, W · 1.4star