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Rock Springs, Wyoming

Introduction to Rock Springs, Wyoming

Rock Springs, Wyoming, in Sweetwater county, is 145 miles E of Ogden, Utah and 255 miles NW of Denver, Colorado. The city’s population is approximately 18,708.

Rock Springs History

Rock Springs is located in Sweetwater County, which was established in 1867. The city was the site of the Rock Springs Massacre, one of the worst race riots in American History, on September 2, 1885. Western Wyoming Community College was established in Rock Springs in the Fall of 1959 and was the fifth community college of Wyoming.

Rock Springs and nearby Attractions

  • Plaza Mall Shopping Center
  • Rock Springs Historical Museum
  • Seedskadee National Wildlife Refuge
  • Natural History Museum of Western Wyoming College
  • Green River

Things To Do In Rock Springs

Local museums include the Rock Springs Historical Museum, the Natural History Museum of Western Wyoming College and the Sweetwater County Historical Museum. The Seedskadee National Wildlife Refuge provides several different recreational opportunities. The White Mountain Mall and the Plaza Mall Shopping Center are the local shopping centers.

Rock Springs Transportation

Rock Springs-Sweetwater County Airport is nearby.

Rock Springs Higher Education

Western Wyoming Community College is the local college. Others in the area include Mesa State College, the University of Utah and Utah State University.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Racial Diversity
(vs. State)		Top 9%Rock Springs Racial Diversity
Well-Paid Single Women
(vs. State)		Top 11%Rock Springs Well-Paid Single Women
Public Transportation Use
(vs. Peers)		Top 14%Rock Springs Public Transportation Use
Median Family Income
(vs. State)		Top 15%Rock Springs Median Family Income
Well-Paid Single Men
(vs. State)		Top 17%Rock Springs Well-Paid Single Men
Affordability of Rents
(vs. Peers)		Top 19%Rock Springs Affordability of Rents

Comparative Profile of Rock Springs, WY

Comparing Rock Springs 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 Population96
Well-Paid Single Men79
Children Under 5 Years Old68
Well-Paid Single Women69
Racial Diversity510
Age of the Population43
Senior Citizens33
Female Share of the Population25

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Portion of People Married64
Average Household Size57

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Median Family Income69
People in Middle Class or Better68
People Above Poverty57
College Educated Adults57

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Public Transportation Use99
Short Commute Times84
Walking and Biking to Work75
Working at Home42

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Affordability of Rents95
Affordability of Property Taxes92
Seasonal and Vacation Housing84
Housing Recently Built77
People Living Alone55
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals48

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Low Property Crime32
Low Violent Crime11

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