ZIP Code 82520, WY
Livability
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Bikeability
3/10
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Walkability
2/10
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Transit
1/10
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Commute
9/10
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Housing
7/10
visibility
Safety
8/10
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Schools
4/10
local_airport
Airports
2/10
school
Colleges
1/10
accessibility
Hospitals
1/10
- directions_bike Bikeability
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Not Bikeable. The area lacks biking infrastructure and has unsafe or impractical conditions for cyclists, requiring alternative transportation methods.
- directions_run Walkability
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Not Walkable. The area is heavily car-dependent, with almost no amenities within walking distance or pedestrian-friendly infrastructure.
- directions_car Commute
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Convenient Commutes. Commutes are manageable, with reasonable travel times and access to reliable transportation options.
- directions_bus Transit
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Very Limited Access. The area has little to no public transportation infrastructure, making it difficult to travel without a personal vehicle.
- home Housing
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Moderately Priced. The area has a balanced cost of living, with housing and rent costs that are neither particularly high nor low.
- visibility Safety
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Generally Safe. Crime rates are below average, with only occasional incidents, making the area a relatively secure place to live.
- local_airport Airports
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Remote. Airport access is highly inconvenient or impractical, requiring extensive travel arrangements.
- accessibility Hospitals
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Healthcare Scarce. The area has little to no access to hospitals or healthcare providers, requiring significant travel for most medical needs.
- school Colleges
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Higher Education Desert. The area has little to no access to colleges, requiring significant travel or relocation for education.
- local_library Schools
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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
13,385
332.4M (US)
Median Age
39.0 yr
39 yr (US)
Family Households
61.8%
64% (US)
College-Educated
35.4%
35% (US)
Economy
Median Income
$75,000
$79K (US)
Above Poverty
91.2%
88% (US)
Average Commute
16 mi
29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
9.6%
13% (US)
Housing
Median Home
$318,300
$303K (US)
Median Expenses
$500
$612 (US)
Median Rent
$754
$1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
63.6%
58% (US)
Crime
Violent Crime Score
Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.
How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places
Fremont County
2
Riverton 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
Fremont County
5
Riverton Urban Area
5
Wyoming
4
Politics
Historical Voting Patterns
This place is deep red country, with 31% of residents leaning left and 63% leaning right.
Liberal (31%) (64%) ConservativeClimate
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 | 8 | 18 |
| Feb | 0 | 8 | 21 |
| Mar | 1 | 8 | 32 |
| Apr | 1 | 6 | 41 |
| May | 2 | 3 | 50 |
| Jun | 1 | 0 | 59 |
| Jul | 1 | 0 | 67 |
| Aug | 1 | 0 | 65 |
| Sep | 1 | 1 | 55 |
| Oct | 1 | 4 | 43 |
| Nov | 0 | 7 | 28 |
| Dec | 0 | 9 | 18 |
Hazards
Inland Flood Risk
Schools
Cornerstone Christian School
11 miles, N
Gannett Peak Elementary
13 miles, N
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Pathfinder High School
13 miles, N
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Baldwin Creek Elementary
13 miles, N
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Colleges
Central Wyoming College
28 miles, NE
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Western Wyoming Community College
80 miles, SW
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Casper College
118 miles, E
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Northwest College
145 miles, N
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Hospitals
Sagewest Health Care
28 miles, NE
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Hot Springs County Memorial Hospital
72 miles, NE
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Aspen Mountain Medical Center
80 miles, SW
Memorial Hospital Sweetwater County
80 miles, SW
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Airports
Southwest Wyoming Regional Airport
77 miles, SW
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Casper-Natrona County International Airport
112 miles, E
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Jackson Hole Airport
124 miles, NW
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Yellowstone Regional Airport
130 miles, N
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