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Rawlins, Wyoming

Introduction to Rawlins, Wyoming

Rawlins, Wyoming, in Carbon county, is 133 miles W of Cheyenne, Wyoming and 184 miles NW of Denver, Colorado. The city’s population is 8,538.

Rawlins History

Rawlins was founded by Civil War General John A. Rawlins in 1882. It was incorporated in 1886. Oil was the main industry of Rawlins throughout much of its early history. The Wyoming State Penitentiary was established in the city in 1982. Rawlins is the county seat of Carbon County, which was organized in 1868.

Rawlins and nearby Attractions

  • Highlands Estate Shopping Center
  • Wyoming Frontier Prison Museum
  • Carbon County Museum
  • Ferris Mountains Wilderness Study Area
  • Seminoe State Park
  • Fort Steele State Historic Site

Things To Do In Rawlins

Local museums include the Wyoming Frontier Prison Museum and the Carbon County Museum. Golfers can enjoy a round at the Rochelle Ranch Golf Course, while Rodeo Park is also a popular local recreational destination. The city hosts the Carbon County Fair every August.

Rawlins Transportation

Natrona County International is the nearest major airport.

Rawlins Higher Education

The University of Wyoming, Colorado State University and Casper College are all accessible from Rawlins.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Short Commute Times
(vs. Peers)		Top 3%trophyRawlins Short Commute Times
Racial Diversity
(vs. State)		Top 4%trophyRawlins Racial Diversity
Affordability of Property Taxes
(vs. Peers)		Top 6%Rawlins Affordability of Property Taxes
Affordability of Rents
(vs. Peers)		Top 8%Rawlins Affordability of Rents

Comparative Profile of Rawlins, WY

Comparing Rawlins 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
Male Share of the Population1010
Racial Diversity610
Well-Paid Single Men68
Children Under 5 Years Old68
Age of the Population54
Senior Citizens33
Female Share of the Population11

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Portion of People Married65
Average Household Size57

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
People in Middle Class or Better46
Median Family Income46
People Above Poverty43
College Educated Adults44

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Short Commute Times109
Working at Home75
Walking and Biking to Work75
Public Transportation Use25

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Affordability of Property Taxes109
Affordability of Rents108
Seasonal and Vacation Housing96
People Living Alone65
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals59
Housing Recently Built53

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Low Violent Crime31
Low Property Crime32

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