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Rock Springs, Wyoming, in Sweetwater county, is 145 miles E of Ogden, Utah (center to center) and 255 miles NW of Denver, Colorado. The city contains a population of approximately 18,708.
In Rock Springs, about 57% of adults are married.
Unlike most cities, Rock Springs has proportionately more males than females.
In 2000, Rock Springs had a median family income of $51,539. The typical family in Rock Springs is better off than most in Wyoming.
Political donors in Rock Springs favored George W. Bush in the 2004 Presidential race, contributing $2,000. Among political parties, the Democratic party was tops in raising money in the city.
Rock Springs has, of course, a mix of various types of housing. Recently 72% of the livable housing units were owner-occupied. Taxes on residences are higher here than most places in Wyoming, which may reflect a commitment to education in the city.
In Rock Springs, 89% of commuters drive to work. In Rock Springs, not everyone drives everywhere. The public transportation system may meet your needs.
Rock Springs strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Wyoming):
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| Racial Diversity (vs. State) | Top 9% |  |
| Well-Paid Single Women (vs. State) | Top 11% | |
| Public Transportation Use (vs. Peers) | Top 14% | |
| Median Family Income (vs. State) | Top 15% | |
| Well-Paid Single Men (vs. State) | Top 17% | |
| Affordability of Rents (vs. Peers) | Top 19% | |
Comparing Rock Springs to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Wyoming (State):
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| Low Property Crime | | |
| Low Violent Crime | | |
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