Opal, WY
Living in Opal
Bikeability89
Walkability38
Commute44
Public Transit25
Affordability70
Public Safety89
Airports23
Hospitals90
Colleges33
1←PoorGreat→100
Schools74
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
121Population+26 (2010–19)
55 y Median Age+9 (2010–19)
1%College-Educated+1% (2010–19)
71%Family Households-21% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years7%
15 to 34 years5%
35 to 54 years37%
55 to 74 years48%
75 years and over2%
Diversity
Asian1%
Caucasian97%
Multiracial2%
Education
Less than high school22%
High school graduate41%
Some College36%
Bachelor's degree1%
Households
Family household71%
Householder living alone29%
Economy
-Median Household Income+$37k (2010–19)
90%Above Poverty-10% (2010–19)
29 mi Average Commute
81%Lived Here Last Year+17% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K14%
$25K to $49K37%
$50K to $74K6%
$75K to $99K2%
$100K to $124K29%
$125K to $149K8%
$200K or more4%
Employers
Government11%
Private sector81%
Self-employed3%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance27%
Factory and transportation21%
Mgt, science, and arts11%
Sales and office12%
Service29%
Commute
Bicycle9%
Car, truck, or van89%
Walked2%
Housing
$51kMedian Home Value-$33k (2010–19)
3%Built 2000 or Later
-Median Monthly Rent
66%Owner-Occupied+13% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, detached18%
Mobile home77%
Boat, RV, etc4%
Year Structure Built
Built 2000 to 20093%
Built 1990 to 199910%
Built 1980 to 198930%
Built 1970 to 197951%
Built 1960 to 19691%
Built 1950 to 19593%
Built 1940 to 19493%
Home Value
Less than $50K49%
$50K to $99K17%
$100K to $149K21%
$250K to $299K9%
$1.5M to $1.99M4%
House Heating Type
Coal or coke8%
Electricity20%
LP gas20%
Utility gas4%
Wood47%
Crime
Violent Crime in Opal
United States45
Wyoming31
Lincoln County12
Property Crime in Opal
United States48
Wyoming41
Lincoln County8
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (15%)(79%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton9%
Donald Trump81%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 16 | 1 | 12 |
| Feb | 18 | 1 | 10 |
| Mar | 29 | 1 | 7 |
| Apr | 39 | 1 | 4 |
| May | 48 | 1 | 1 |
| Jun | 56 | 1 | 0 |
| Jul | 64 | 1 | 0 |
| Aug | 62 | 1 | 0 |
| Sep | 52 | 1 | 1 |
| Oct | 41 | 1 | 2 |
| Nov | 28 | 1 | 6 |
| Dec | 17 | 1 | 12 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in Opal
Inland Flooding25
Tornado5
Blizzard2
1←Less frequentMore frequent→100
Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Opal, WY
Private Schools
Private Schools near Opal, WY
Green River Christian Academy
48 miles, E
Holy Spirit Catholic School
58 miles, E
Logan River Academy
79 miles, W
Waypoint Academy
81 miles, SW
Colleges
Colleges near Opal, WY
Utah State University
77 miles, W
Stevens-Henager College
78 miles, W
University of Utah
105 miles, SW
Neumont College of Computer Science
107 miles, SW
Hospitals
Hospitals near Opal, WY
South Lincoln Medical Center-Cah
11 miles, W
Wyoming State Hospital
48 miles, SW
Evanston Regional Hospital
50 miles, SW
Aspen Mountain Medical Center
57 miles, E
Airports
Airports near Opal, WY
Southwest Wyoming Regional Airport
66 miles, E
Ogden-Hinckley Airport
96 miles, SW
Vernal Regional Airport
101 miles, SE
Salt Lake City International Airport
109 miles, SW