ZIP Code 82070, WY

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 4/10
directions_run Walkability 3/10
directions_bus Transit 2/10
directions_car Commute 9/10
home Housing 7/10
visibility Safety 8/10
local_library Schools 7/10
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
Moderately Priced. The area has a balanced cost of living, with housing and rent costs that are neither particularly high nor low.
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
Strong Performance. Well-regarded schools with above-average academic outcomes, dependable graduation success, and solid support for college preparation.

Residents

Population
20,149 332.4M (US)
Median Age
29.4 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
53.8% 64% (US)
College-Educated
53.2% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$65,399 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
81.5% 88% (US)
Average Commute
15 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
29.4% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$325,500 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$536 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$848 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
46.0% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

Albany County
2
Laramie Urban Area
2
Wyoming
3

Property Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing theft, burglary, or property damage.

How the Property Crime Score here compares with other places

Albany County
3
Laramie Urban Area
3
Wyoming
4

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place is a Republican stronghold, with 38% of residents leaning left and 53% leaning right.

Liberal (38%) (54%) 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 0 7 24
Feb 0 8 26
Mar 1 11 33
Apr 1 10 39
May 2 2 49
Jun 2 0 58
Jul 1 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

Harmony Elementary
4 miles, SW · 3.2star
Velma Linford Elementary
13 miles, E · 2.8star

Colleges

WyoTech
13 miles, E · 2.3star
University of Wyoming
15 miles, E · 2.8star
Cheeks Beauty Academy
54 miles, SE · 1star
Laramie County Community College
56 miles, SE · 1.9star

Hospitals

Ivinson Memorial Hospital
16 miles, E · 3.2star
Poudre Valley Hospital
61 miles, S · 5star

Airports

Laramie Regional Airport
11 miles, E · 1star
Yampa Valley Airport
88 miles, W · 1star
Denver International Airport
112 miles, S · 5star