ZIP Code 82842, WY

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 1/10
directions_run Walkability 1/10
directions_bus Transit 1/10
directions_car Commute 9/10
home Housing 5/10
visibility Safety 10/10
local_library Schools 8/10
local_airport Airports 1/10
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
Expensive. The cost of housing and rent is above average, making it challenging for some to afford living in the area.
visibility Safety
Secure and Stable. The area has very low levels of violent and property crime, offering a highly secure environment for residents.
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
Academic Excellence. High-performing schools with excellent test scores, strong graduation rates, and consistent college readiness. These schools regularly exceed state standards.

Residents

Population
749 332.4M (US)
Median Age
44.4 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
67.6% 64% (US)
College-Educated
23.5% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$130,606 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
100.0% 88% (US)
Average Commute
17 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
0.0% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$359,800 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$537 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$1,206 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
47.9% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

Sheridan County
1
Sheridan Urban Area
1
Wyoming
3

Property Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing theft, burglary, or property damage.

How the Property Crime Score here compares with other places

Sheridan County
3
Sheridan Urban Area
3
Wyoming
4

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place is deep red country, with 25% of residents leaning left and 70% leaning right.

Liberal (25%) (70%) 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 1 10 23
Feb 1 8 25
Mar 1 12 33
Apr 2 9 42
May 3 2 51
Jun 2 0 59
Jul 1 0 68
Aug 1 0 67
Sep 1 1 56
Oct 2 6 44
Nov 1 8 31
Dec 1 10 22

Hazards

Inland Flood Risk

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Schools

Story Elementary
2 miles, E · 3.2star
Big Horn High School
8 miles, N · 4.6star
Big Horn Elementary
8 miles, N · 4.1star
Big Horn Middle School
8 miles, N · 4.6star
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Colleges

Chief Dull Knife College
74 miles, NE · 1star
Little Big Horn College
76 miles, N · 1star
Northwest College
90 miles, NW · 1.4star
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Hospitals

Sheridan Memorial Hospital
16 miles, N · 4.1star
Washakie Medical Center
63 miles, W · 3.2star
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Airports

Yellowstone Regional Airport
103 miles, W · 1star
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