ZIP Code 82072, WY

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 4/10
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
16,438 332.4M (US)
Median Age
26.8 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
44.0% 64% (US)
College-Educated
57.9% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$52,717 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
75.5% 88% (US)
Average Commute
15 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
35.6% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$313,300 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$567 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$817 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
40.8% 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 leans red, with 42% of residents leaning left and 48% leaning right.

Liberal (42%) (48%) Conservative

Climate

Warm-summer continental climate. Warm summers and cold winters with substantial seasonal variation. See monthly weather averages below.

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 0 7 24
Feb 0 9 26
Mar 1 11 32
Apr 1 10 39
May 2 3 49
Jun 1 0 58
Jul 1 0 65
Aug 1 0 63
Sep 1 1 54
Oct 1 5 43
Nov 1 10 31
Dec 1 9 24

Hazards

Inland Flood Risk

Tornado Risk

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Schools

Indian Paintbrush Elementary
7 miles, SW · 4.1star
Laramie Middle School
7 miles, SW · 3.7star
Slade Elementary
8 miles, SW · 3.7star
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Colleges

University of Wyoming
8 miles, SW · 2.8star
WyoTech
9 miles, SW · 2.3star
Cheeks Beauty Academy
43 miles, SE · 1star
Laramie County Community College
46 miles, SE · 1.9star
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Hospitals

Ivinson Memorial Hospital
8 miles, SW · 3.2star
Platte County Memorial Hospital
53 miles, NE · 3.2star
Poudre Valley Hospital
64 miles, S · 5star
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Airports

Laramie Regional Airport
10 miles, SW · 1star
Yampa Valley Airport
109 miles, W · 1star
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