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Afton, WY


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Afton, Wyoming

Afton, Wyoming, in Lincoln county, is 76 miles SE of Idaho Falls, Idaho (center to center) and 371 miles NW of Denver, Colorado. There are 1,818 residents in the town.

The People and Families of Afton

In Afton, about 66% of adults are married. When people think of Afton, they might picture couples and families, not singles. The faces of the town are those of its large families. If you love being around young kids, you'll appreciate Afton.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Afton had a median family income of $43,400.

Afton Housing

As of 2000, the share of housing units in Afton that were owner-occupied was 79%. A nice place to visit? It seems so, since a larger share of the housing than in most places is for vacations and seasonal use.

Commuting

In Afton, 90% of commuters drive to work. Afton offers good opportunities for biking and walking, so if you're out of shape give those a try.

High Points

Afton strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Wyoming):

CategoryTrophy
Low Property Crime
(vs. State)
Top 5%trophyAfton Low Property Crime
Walking and Biking to Work
(vs. Peers)
Top 12%Afton Walking and Biking to Work

Comparative Profile of Afton, WY

Comparing Afton to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Wyoming (State):

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Children Under 5 Years Old99
Female Share of the Population710
Well-Paid Single Men53
Senior Citizens45
Male Share of the Population41
Racial Diversity31
Age of the Population22

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Average Household Size99
Portion of People Married99

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
College Educated Adults88
People Above Poverty78
Median Family Income67
People in Middle Class or Better66

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Walking and Biking to Work97
Working at Home76
Short Commute Times73
Public Transportation Use44

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Seasonal and Vacation Housing99
Affordability of Property Taxes75
Housing Recently Built75
Affordability of Rents53
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals43
People Living Alone32

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Low Property Crime810
Low Violent Crime11
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