ZIP Code 82222, WY

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 1/10
directions_run Walkability 1/10
directions_bus Transit 1/10
directions_car Commute 7/10
home Housing 7/10
visibility Safety 5/10
local_library Schools 4/10
local_airport Airports 3/10
school Colleges 3/10
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
Average Commutes. Travel times and convenience are typical, with some challenges during peak hours or in certain areas.
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
Safety Challenges. The area has higher crime rates, with a noticeable presence of violent or property crime requiring vigilance.
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
146 332.4M (US)
Median Age
38.5 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
87.5% 64% (US)
College-Educated
7.3% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$55,833 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
73.2% 88% (US)
Average Commute
26 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
2.2% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$230,900 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$458 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$335 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
80.6% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

Niobrara County
7
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

Niobrara County
2
Wyoming
4
United States
4

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place is deep red country, with 14% of residents leaning left and 81% leaning right.

Liberal (14%) (81%) 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 25
Feb 0 6 28
Mar 1 9 36
Apr 2 6 46
May 3 1 56
Jun 3 0 65
Jul 2 0 74
Aug 2 0 72
Sep 1 0 61
Oct 1 3 48
Nov 1 6 34
Dec 0 8 24

Hazards

Blizzard

Inland Flood Risk

Tornado Risk

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Schools

Niobrara County High School
30 miles, S · 2.3star
Lusk Middle School
30 miles, S · 2.8star
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Colleges

Eastern Wyoming College
79 miles, S · 1.4star
Chadron State College
86 miles, SE · 2.3star
Casper College
88 miles, W · 1.9star
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Hospitals

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Airports

Rapid City Regional Airport
100 miles, E · 1.4star
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