State Senate District 5, WY

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 2/10
directions_run Walkability 1/10
directions_bus Transit 1/10
directions_car Commute 8/10
home Housing 6/10
visibility Safety 7/10
local_library Schools 4/10
local_airport Airports 1/10
school Colleges 2/10
accessibility Hospitals 2/10
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
Moderately Priced. The area has a balanced cost of living, with housing and rent costs that are neither particularly high nor low.
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
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
18,143 332.4M (US)
Median Age
35.1 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
67.4% 64% (US)
College-Educated
27.8% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$71,236 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
86.8% 88% (US)
Average Commute
20 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
14.1% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$334,600 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$630 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$1,125 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
65.7% 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 deep red country, with 33% of residents leaning left and 60% leaning right.

Liberal (34%) (61%) 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 27
Feb 0 7 28
Mar 1 10 35
Apr 2 9 42
May 2 2 52
Jun 2 0 61
Jul 2 0 68
Aug 2 0 66
Sep 1 1 57
Oct 1 4 45
Nov 1 8 34
Dec 0 7 26

Hazards

Inland Flood Risk

Tornado Risk

Schools

Gilchrist Elementary
1 miles, W · 4.1star
Freedom Elementary
10 miles, SE · 3.7star
Jessup Elementary
11 miles, E · 3.7star

Colleges

Cheeks Beauty Academy
12 miles, SE · 1star
Laramie County Community College
15 miles, SE · 1.9star
University of Wyoming
29 miles, NW · 2.8star
WyoTech
31 miles, NW · 2.3star

Hospitals

Ivinson Memorial Hospital
28 miles, NW · 3.2star
Poudre Valley Hospital
41 miles, SW · 5star

Airports

Laramie Regional Airport
34 miles, NW · 1star
Denver International Airport
92 miles, S · 5star