ZIP Code 82214, WY

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 3/10
directions_run Walkability 2/10
directions_bus Transit 1/10
directions_car Commute 9/10
home Housing 8/10
visibility Safety 9/10
local_library Schools 6/10
local_airport Airports 2/10
school Colleges 1/10
accessibility Hospitals 1/10
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
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
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
908 332.4M (US)
Median Age
50.8 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
49.8% 64% (US)
College-Educated
18.8% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$75,291 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
88.6% 88% (US)
Average Commute
10 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
7.5% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$215,900 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$447 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$720 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
65.3% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

Guernsey
2
Platte County
2
Wyoming
3

Property Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing theft, burglary, or property damage.

How the Property Crime Score here compares with other places

Guernsey
2
Platte County
2
Wyoming
4

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place is deep red country, with 27% of residents leaning left and 67% leaning right.

Liberal (27%) (68%) 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 6 29
Mar 1 8 36
Apr 2 6 44
May 2 2 54
Jun 2 0 63
Jul 2 0 70
Aug 1 0 68
Sep 1 1 58
Oct 1 3 46
Nov 0 5 35
Dec 0 6 26

Hazards

Inland Flood Risk

Tornado Risk

Schools

Guernsey-Sunrise Elementary
<1 miles, E · 3.2star
Guernsey-Sunrise High School
<1 miles, E · 2.8star
Guernsey-Sunrise Junior High
<1 miles, E · 3.2star
Wheatland High School
18 miles, SW · 2.8star

Colleges

Eastern Wyoming College
31 miles, SE · 1.4star
Western Nebraska Community College
63 miles, SE · 1.4star
Cheeks Beauty Academy
78 miles, SW · 1star

Hospitals

Platte County Memorial Hospital
18 miles, SW · 3.2star
Community Hospital
31 miles, SE · 3.2star

Airports

Laramie Regional Airport
81 miles, SW · 1star