ZIP Code 82731, WY

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 1/10
directions_run Walkability 1/10
directions_bus Transit 1/10
directions_car Commute 3/10
home Housing 5/10
visibility Safety 8/10
local_library Schools 3/10
local_airport Airports 1/10
school Colleges 2/10
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
Challenging Commutes. The area has long, difficult commutes with significant delays, congestion, or limited transit infrastructure.
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
Expensive. The cost of housing and rent is above average, making it challenging for some to afford living in the area.
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
Limited Opportunity. Schools often face persistent academic or resource challenges. Graduation rates, college readiness, and access to advanced programs may be below average.

Residents

Population
204 332.4M (US)
Median Age
37.2 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
75.0% 64% (US)
College-Educated
46.2% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$74,541 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
100.0% 88% (US)
Average Commute
52 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
0.0% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$421,700 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$764 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$745 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
38.8% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

Campbell County
4
Gillette Urban Area
4
Wyoming
3

Property Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing theft, burglary, or property damage.

How the Property Crime Score here compares with other places

Campbell County
4
Gillette Urban Area
4
Wyoming
4

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place is deep red country, with 13% of residents leaning left and 83% leaning right.

Liberal (13%) (84%) Conservative

Climate

Warm-summer continental climate. Warm summers and cold winters with substantial seasonal variation. See monthly weather averages below.

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 0 9 24
Feb 1 9 26
Mar 1 12 34
Apr 2 9 43
May 3 1 52
Jun 2 0 62
Jul 2 0 70
Aug 1 0 69
Sep 1 0 58
Oct 1 4 45
Nov 1 9 33
Dec 1 10 23

Hazards

Inland Flood Risk

Tornado Risk

Schools

Little Powder Elementary
8 miles, NW · 3.7star
Biddle School
22 miles, N
Recluse School
25 miles, W · 3.2star
Hulett School
32 miles, SE · 2.8star

Colleges

Black Hills State University
70 miles, SE · 1.9star
Chief Dull Knife College
90 miles, NW · 1star
The Salon Professional Academy
110 miles, SE · 1star

Hospitals

Campbell County Health
38 miles, SW · 4.1star
Regional Health Spearfish Hospital
70 miles, SE · 4.1star

Airports

Rapid City Regional Airport
119 miles, SE · 1.4star