Platte County, WY
Living in Platte County
Bikeability34
Walkability45
Commute93
Public Transit22
Affordability74
Public Safety92
Airports4
Hospitals54
Colleges58
1←PoorGreat→100
Schools57
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
8.6kPopulation-73 (2010–19)
49 y Median Age+3 (2010–19)
21%College-Educated+4% (2010–19)
65%Family Households
Age
Under 14 years15%
15 to 34 years21%
35 to 54 years25%
55 to 74 years29%
75 years and over10%
Diversity
Asian1%
Black<1%
Caucasian88%
Hispanic or Latino8%
Multiracial2%
Native American<1%
Education
Less than high school9%
High school graduate38%
Some College32%
Bachelor's degree11%
Graduate degree10%
Households
Family household65%
Householder living alone31%
Householder not living alone4%
Economy
$51kMedian Household Income+$8k (2010–19)
89%Above Poverty-4% (2010–19)
19 mi Average Commute
88%Lived Here Last Year+1% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K19%
$25K to $49K31%
$50K to $74K13%
$75K to $99K13%
$100K to $124K8%
$125K to $149K8%
$150K to $199K4%
$200K or more5%
Employers
Government8%
Private sector64%
Self-employed13%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance23%
Factory and transportation12%
Mgt, science, and arts28%
Military<1%
Sales and office21%
Service16%
Commute
Bicycle1%
Car, truck, or van88%
Public transportation<1%
Walked4%
Worked at home7%
Housing
$188kMedian Home Value+$61k (2010–19)
13%Built 2000 or Later
$616Median Monthly Rent+$194 (2010–19)
62%Owner-Occupied
Units in Structure
1 unit, attached2%
1 unit, detached77%
Multiple units2%
Mobile home13%
Year Structure Built
Built 2014 or later<1%
Built 2010 to 20135%
Built 2000 to 20098%
Built 1990 to 19999%
Built 1980 to 198912%
Built 1970 to 197925%
Built 1960 to 19698%
Built 1950 to 19599%
Built 1940 to 19495%
Built 1939 or earlier20%
Home Value
Less than $50K6%
$50K to $99K10%
$100K to $149K13%
$150K to $199K25%
$200K to $249K13%
$250K to $299K11%
$300K to $399K10%
$400K to $499K3%
$500K to $749K6%
$750K to $999K<1%
$2M or more2%
House Heating Type
Electricity19%
Fuel oil, kerosene<1%
LP gas22%
Utility gas48%
Wood9%
Crime
Violent Crime in Platte County
United States45
Wyoming31
Property Crime in Platte County
United States48
Wyoming41
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (26%)(69%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton16%
Donald Trump76%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 28 | 0 | 5 |
| Feb | 30 | 0 | 7 |
| Mar | 37 | 1 | 8 |
| Apr | 45 | 2 | 7 |
| May | 55 | 3 | 2 |
| Jun | 64 | 2 | 0 |
| Jul | 71 | 2 | 0 |
| Aug | 69 | 1 | 0 |
| Sep | 59 | 1 | 1 |
| Oct | 47 | 1 | 3 |
| Nov | 36 | 1 | 6 |
| Dec | 27 | 0 | 7 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in Platte County
Inland Flooding34
Tornado27
Blizzard7
1←Less frequentMore frequent→100
Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Platte County, WY
Private Schools
Private Schools near Platte County, WY
St Joseph's Children's Home
40 miles, E
Valley Christian School
40 miles, E
Laura E Mason Christian Academy
67 miles, S
Montessori School of Cheyenne
67 miles, S
Colleges
Colleges near Platte County, WY
University of Wyoming
65 miles, SW
Colorado State University-Fort Collins
108 miles, S
Chadron State College
110 miles, NE
University of Northern Colorado
120 miles, S
Hospitals
Hospitals near Platte County, WY
Platte County Memorial Hospital
6 miles, S
Community Hospital
39 miles, E
Memorial Hospital of Converse County
49 miles, NW
Niobrara County Hospital District
50 miles, NE
Airports
Airports near Platte County, WY
Laramie Regional Airport
68 miles, SW
Cheyenne Regional Airport-Jerry Olson Field
68 miles, S
Casper-Natrona County International Airport
94 miles, NW