ZIP Code 82523, WY

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 1/10
directions_run Walkability 1/10
directions_bus Transit 1/10
directions_car Commute 5/10
home Housing 6/10
visibility Safety 9/10
local_library Schools 5/10
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
Lengthy Commutes. Commutes are often time-consuming due to distance, congestion, or limited 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
993 332.4M (US)
Median Age
47.7 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
74.4% 64% (US)
College-Educated
21.6% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$60,333 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
86.9% 88% (US)
Average Commute
33 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
14.7% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$225,900 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$491 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$850 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
77.2% 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 27% of residents leaning left and 67% leaning right.

Liberal (27%) (68%) Conservative

Climate

Cold desert climate. Very dry climate with cold winters, and limited precipitation. See monthly weather averages below.

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 0 7 19
Feb 0 7 23
Mar 0 6 33
Apr 1 5 42
May 2 2 51
Jun 1 0 60
Jul 1 0 68
Aug 1 0 66
Sep 1 1 56
Oct 1 2 44
Nov 0 6 29
Dec 0 7 18

Hazards

Inland Flood Risk

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Schools

Wind River Middle School
14 miles, S · 3.2star
Wind River High School
14 miles, S · 3.7star
Wind River Elementary
14 miles, S · 3.7star
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Colleges

Central Wyoming College
34 miles, S · 1.4star
Northwest College
93 miles, NE · 1.4star
Western Wyoming Community College
127 miles, SW · 1.4star
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Hospitals

Sagewest Health Care
34 miles, S · 3.2star
Washakie Medical Center
62 miles, E · 3.2star
Cody Regional Health
78 miles, N · 3.2star
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Airports

Yellowstone Regional Airport
77 miles, N · 1star
Jackson Hole Airport
95 miles, NW · 1.4star
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