ZIP Code 82938, WY

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 1/10
directions_run Walkability 1/10
directions_bus Transit 1/10
directions_car Commute 9/10
home Housing 3/10
visibility Safety 8/10
local_library Schools 7/10
local_airport Airports 2/10
school Colleges 1/10
accessibility Hospitals 2/10
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
Highly Expensive. Housing and rent costs are extremely high, contributing to a significantly elevated overall cost of living.
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
Strong Performance. Well-regarded schools with above-average academic outcomes, dependable graduation success, and solid support for college preparation.

Residents

Population
325 332.4M (US)
Median Age
66.3 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
68.8% 64% (US)
College-Educated
22.3% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$76,204 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
93.0% 88% (US)
Average Commute
12 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
0.0% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$371,100 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$773 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$848 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
74.4% 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 23% of residents leaning left and 71% leaning right.

Liberal (23%) (71%) 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 9 21
Feb 1 8 24
Mar 1 6 33
Apr 1 4 41
May 1 1 51
Jun 1 0 59
Jul 1 0 67
Aug 1 0 66
Sep 1 0 56
Oct 1 1 45
Nov 1 6 30
Dec 1 9 21

Hazards

Inland Flood Risk

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Schools

McKinnon Elementary
5 miles, SW · 3.2star
Daggett Preschool
11 miles, SE
Manila School
11 miles, SE · 3.7star
Manila High
11 miles, SE · 3.2star
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Colleges

Western Wyoming Community College
48 miles, NE · 1.4star
Uintah Basin Technical College
55 miles, SW · 1.4star
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Hospitals

Ashley Regional Medical Center
48 miles, S · 4.1star
Uintah Basin Medical Center
55 miles, SW · 3.2star
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Airports

Vernal Regional Airport
50 miles, S · 1star
Ogden-Hinckley Airport
110 miles, NW · 1star
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