ZIP Code 82520, WY

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 3/10
directions_run Walkability 2/10
directions_bus Transit 1/10
directions_car Commute 9/10
home Housing 7/10
visibility Safety 8/10
local_library Schools 4/10
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
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
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
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%) 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 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

Gannett Peak Elementary
13 miles, N · 2.3star
Pathfinder High School
13 miles, N · 2.3star
Baldwin Creek Elementary
13 miles, N · 3.7star

Colleges

Central Wyoming College
28 miles, NE · 1.4star
Western Wyoming Community College
80 miles, SW · 1.4star
Casper College
118 miles, E · 1.9star
Northwest College
145 miles, N · 1.4star

Hospitals

Sagewest Health Care
28 miles, NE · 3.2star

Airports

Jackson Hole Airport
124 miles, NW · 1.4star
Yellowstone Regional Airport
130 miles, N · 1star