State Senate District 17, WY

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 4/10
directions_run Walkability 3/10
directions_bus Transit 3/10
directions_car Commute 9/10
home Housing 4/10
visibility Safety 8/10
local_library Schools 7/10
local_airport Airports 1/10
school Colleges 2/10
accessibility Hospitals 1/10
directions_bike Bikeability
Challenging for Cyclists. Limited bike lanes or paths and challenging road conditions make biking difficult, suitable for only the most determined cyclists.
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
Expensive. The cost of housing and rent is above average, making it challenging for some to afford living in the area.
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
Strong Performance. Well-regarded schools with above-average academic outcomes, dependable graduation success, and solid support for college preparation.

Residents

Population
19,842 332.4M (US)
Median Age
38.9 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
61.5% 64% (US)
College-Educated
60.5% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$109,944 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
94.1% 88% (US)
Average Commute
17 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
17.5% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$1,410,500 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$1,075 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$1,687 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
41.7% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

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

Wyoming
4
United States
4

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place is a true purple area, with voters evenly split, with 45% of residents leaning left and 47% leaning right. However, Hillary Clinton carried the area by a wide margin in the 2016 presidential election.

Liberal (45%) (47%) Conservative

Climate

Subarctic climate. Long severe winters and short cool summers typical of high-latitude interiors. See monthly weather averages below.

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 2 17 18
Feb 1 13 21
Mar 1 9 30
Apr 1 6 38
May 2 2 47
Jun 2 0 55
Jul 1 0 62
Aug 1 0 61
Sep 1 0 52
Oct 1 2 41
Nov 2 13 28
Dec 2 20 18

Hazards

Inland Flood Risk

Schools

Moran Elementary
15 miles, SW · 3.2star
Kelly Elementary
31 miles, SW · 3.7star
Alta Elementary
37 miles, W · 4.1star
Teton Middle School
40 miles, W · 1.4star

Colleges

Hospitals

St Johns Medical Center
42 miles, SW · 4.1star
Madison Memorial Hospital
69 miles, W · 4.1star
Cody Regional Health
75 miles, E · 3.2star

Airports

Jackson Hole Airport
34 miles, SW · 1.4star
Yellowstone Airport
56 miles, N · 1star
Yellowstone Regional Airport
77 miles, E · 1star
Idaho Falls Regional Airport
90 miles, W · 1star