Sweetwater County, WY
Living in Sweetwater County
Bikeability37
Walkability47
Commute84
Public Transit45
Affordability63
Public Safety64
Airports4
Hospitals81
Colleges40
1←PoorGreat→100
Schools57
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
44kPopulation+1.3k (2010–19)
35 y Median Age+2 (2010–19)
22%College-Educated+5% (2010–19)
70%Family Households-1% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years22%
15 to 34 years27%
35 to 54 years26%
55 to 74 years21%
75 years and over4%
Diversity
Asian1%
Black1%
Caucasian80%
Hispanic or Latino16%
Multiracial2%
Native American1%
Native Hawaiian<1%
Other<1%
Education
Less than high school7%
High school graduate33%
Some College37%
Bachelor's degree15%
Graduate degree8%
Households
Family household70%
Householder living alone26%
Householder not living alone5%
Economy
$75kMedian Household Income+$5k (2010–19)
88%Above Poverty-5% (2010–19)
21 mi Average Commute
83%Lived Here Last Year+2% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K17%
$25K to $49K16%
$50K to $74K17%
$75K to $99K16%
$100K to $124K13%
$125K to $149K9%
$150K to $199K8%
$200K or more4%
Employers
Government12%
Private sector72%
Self-employed4%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance20%
Factory and transportation16%
Mgt, science, and arts30%
Military<1%
Sales and office19%
Service15%
Commute
Bicycle<1%
Car, truck, or van91%
Motorcycle<1%
Public transportation3%
Taxicab<1%
Walked3%
Worked at home2%
Housing
$206kMedian Home Value+$36k (2010–19)
22%Built 2000 or Later
$766Median Monthly Rent+$76 (2010–19)
60%Owner-Occupied-7% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, attached5%
1 unit, detached58%
Multiple units3%
Mobile home21%
Boat, RV, etc<1%
Year Structure Built
Built 2014 or later3%
Built 2010 to 20135%
Built 2000 to 200914%
Built 1990 to 199910%
Built 1980 to 198917%
Built 1970 to 197924%
Built 1960 to 19696%
Built 1950 to 19595%
Built 1940 to 19494%
Built 1939 or earlier12%
Home Value
Less than $50K16%
$50K to $99K6%
$100K to $149K10%
$150K to $199K16%
$200K to $249K19%
$250K to $299K13%
$300K to $399K12%
$400K to $499K5%
$500K to $749K2%
$750K to $999K<1%
$1M to $1.49M<1%
$2M or more<1%
House Heating Type
Coal or coke<1%
Electricity13%
Fuel oil, kerosene<1%
LP gas2%
Utility gas82%
Wood1%
Crime
Violent Crime in Sweetwater County
United States45
Wyoming31
Property Crime in Sweetwater County
United States48
Wyoming41
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (29%)(65%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton19%
Donald Trump71%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 19 | 0 | 6 |
| Feb | 23 | 0 | 6 |
| Mar | 33 | 1 | 5 |
| Apr | 42 | 1 | 4 |
| May | 51 | 1 | 1 |
| Jun | 60 | 1 | 0 |
| Jul | 68 | 1 | 0 |
| Aug | 66 | 1 | 0 |
| Sep | 56 | 1 | 0 |
| Oct | 44 | 1 | 2 |
| Nov | 30 | 0 | 5 |
| Dec | 20 | 0 | 6 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in Sweetwater County
Inland Flooding16
Tornado5
Blizzard2
1←Less frequentMore frequent→100
Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Sweetwater County, WY
Private Schools
Private Schools near Sweetwater County, WY
Holy Spirit Catholic School
19 miles, W
Green River Christian Academy
32 miles, W
Cornerstone Christian School
80 miles, N
Uintah Basin Christian Academy
91 miles, SW
Colleges
Colleges near Sweetwater County, WY
Utah State University
152 miles, W
Stevens-Henager College
153 miles, W
University of Utah
166 miles, W
Westminster College
168 miles, W
Hospitals
Hospitals near Sweetwater County, WY
Memorial Hospital Sweetwater County
19 miles, W
Aspen Mountain Medical Center
20 miles, W
Memorial Hospital of Carbon County
84 miles, E
South Lincoln Medical Center-Cah
86 miles, W
Airports
Airports near Sweetwater County, WY
Southwest Wyoming Regional Airport
11 miles, SW
Vernal Regional Airport
91 miles, S
Yampa Valley Airport
119 miles, SE
Casper-Natrona County International Airport
150 miles, NE