Kemmerer, WY

Kemmerer, Wyoming

Kemmerer, Wyoming, in Lincoln county, is 84 miles NE of Ogden, Utah (center to center) and 323 miles NW of Denver, Colorado. The city is home to some 2,651 residents.

The People and Families of Kemmerer

In Kemmerer, about 64% of adults are married.

The people of Kemmerer are more likely male than female.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Kemmerer had a median family income of $55,529. More so than most places, the people in Kemmerer generally have good jobs with good salaries. The large segment of the population in the city with spending money keeps the city vital. Fewer people in Kemmerer are poor than in most places in Wyoming. It's worth saying that successful single folks are not uncommon in the city.

Political Inclinations

George W. Bush was the top money-getter ($945) among 2004 Presidential candidates in Kemmerer. The Republican party stood out in its ability to raise compaign money in the city.

Crime and Safety

While crime is a worry everywhere, the people of Kemmerer can take comfort in the low amount of crime in the city.

Kemmerer Housing

According to the 2000 census, 75% of the housing in Kemmerer was owner-occupied.

Commuting

In Kemmerer, 94% of commuters drive to work. The relatively short commuting times in the city let you stay at the office later before starting your drive home (if that appeals to you).

High Points

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

Category	Trophy
Low Property Crime (vs. State)	Top 3%
Short Commute Times (vs. Peers)	Top 4%
People in Middle Class or Better (vs. State)	Top 4%
Well-Paid Single Women (vs. State)	Top 6%
Well-Paid Single Men (vs. Peers)	Top 7%
Median Family Income (vs. State)	Top 8%
Low Rate of Poverty (vs. State)	Top 13%
Low Violent Crime (vs. State)	Top 18%

Comparative Profile of Kemmerer, WY

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

Ratings range from (lowest) to (highest).

The People

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Well-Paid Single Men
Male Share of the Population
Well-Paid Single Women
Racial Diversity
Age of the Population
Children Under 5 Years Old
Senior Citizens
Female Share of the Population

Families

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Portion of People Married
Average Household Size

Wealth

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Median Family Income
People in Middle Class or Better
College Educated Adults
People Above Poverty

Commute & Sprawl

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Short Commute Times
Walking and Biking to Work
Working at Home
Public Transportation Use

Housing

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Affordability of Property Taxes
Housing Recently Built
Affordability of Rents
People Living Alone
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals
Seasonal and Vacation Housing

Crime

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Low Property Crime
Low Violent Crime

Kemmerer Almanac

Kemmerer Climate

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Kemmerer Population (2000)

(From 2000 Census, as reported by individuals)

Neighborhood and Nearby Area Names

According to the US Postal Service, Kemmerer, its neighborhoods, and/or surrounding areas are also referred to as:

Note that not all alternate names are acceptable for use in US Post Office addresses.

Nearby Cities and Towns

Kemmerer Public Libraries

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Kemmerer Hospitals

SOUTH LINCOLN MEDICAL CENTER
(Government - Hospital District or Authority)
711 ONYX STREET/PO BOX 390
(307) 877-4401
Emergency Service: No

Kemmerer High Schools (2004)

KEMMERER HIGH SCHOOL
1525 THIRD WEST
307-877-6991
Serves 232 students.
Student/teacher ratio: 11.7

Kemmerer Colleges

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