ZIP Code 82935, WY

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 2/10
directions_run Walkability 3/10
directions_bus Transit 3/10
directions_car Commute 8/10
home Housing 7/10
visibility Safety 6/10
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
Moderately Priced. The area has a balanced cost of living, with housing and rent costs that are neither particularly high nor low.
visibility Safety
Moderately Safe. The area experiences moderate crime levels; while safe in many aspects, some caution may be necessary.
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
12,135 332.4M (US)
Median Age
38.1 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
68.0% 64% (US)
College-Educated
22.3% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$86,132 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
92.6% 88% (US)
Average Commute
23 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
13.2% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$254,800 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$470 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$769 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
70.4% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

Sweetwater County
4
Rock Springs 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

Sweetwater County
3
Rock Springs Urban Area
3
Wyoming
4

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place is deep red country, with 31% of residents leaning left and 62% leaning right.

Liberal (31%) (63%) 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 6 20
Feb 0 6 23
Mar 1 5 33
Apr 1 4 41
May 1 1 51
Jun 1 0 60
Jul 1 0 68
Aug 1 0 66
Sep 1 0 56
Oct 1 1 44
Nov 0 5 31
Dec 0 6 21

Hazards

Inland Flood Risk

Schools

Washington Elementary
14 miles, S · 2.8star
Monroe Intermediate School
15 miles, S · 3.7star
Lincoln Middle School
15 miles, S · 3.7star

Colleges

Western Wyoming Community College
23 miles, SE · 1.4star
Uintah Basin Technical College
97 miles, SW · 1.4star
Utah State University
111 miles, NW · 1.9star

Hospitals

Airports

Vernal Regional Airport
86 miles, S · 1star
Ogden-Hinckley Airport
126 miles, W · 1star