State Senate District 9, WY

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 5/10
directions_run Walkability 3/10
directions_bus Transit 3/10
directions_car Commute 9/10
home Housing 8/10
visibility Safety 8/10
local_library Schools 8/10
local_airport Airports 1/10
school Colleges 4/10
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
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
Academic Excellence. High-performing schools with excellent test scores, strong graduation rates, and consistent college readiness. These schools regularly exceed state standards.

Residents

Population
18,372 332.4M (US)
Median Age
25.5 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
41.8% 64% (US)
College-Educated
60.3% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$46,028 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
74.7% 88% (US)
Average Commute
14 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
34.5% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$306,000 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$521 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$862 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
32.2% 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 Republican stronghold, with 39% of residents leaning left and 51% leaning right.

Liberal (39%) (52%) 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 6 24
Feb 0 8 26
Mar 1 11 33
Apr 1 10 39
May 2 3 49
Jun 2 0 58
Jul 2 0 65
Aug 1 0 63
Sep 1 1 54
Oct 1 5 43
Nov 1 10 32
Dec 1 9 24

Hazards

Inland Flood Risk

Tornado Risk

Schools

Beitel Elementary
<1 miles, SW · 3.7star
UW Laboratory School
<1 miles, N · 4.1star
Spring Creek Elementary
<1 miles, W · 4.6star
Whiting High School
<1 miles, SE · 2.3star

Colleges

University of Wyoming
<1 miles, N · 2.8star
WyoTech
2 miles, W · 2.3star
Cheeks Beauty Academy
41 miles, SE · 1star
Laramie County Community College
44 miles, SE · 1.9star

Hospitals

Ivinson Memorial Hospital
<1 miles, E · 3.2star
Poudre Valley Hospital
57 miles, S · 5star
Platte County Memorial Hospital
60 miles, NE · 3.2star

Airports

Laramie Regional Airport
5 miles, NW · 1star
Yampa Valley Airport
103 miles, W · 1star