Rock Springs, Wyoming

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  1. Overview - Life In Rock Springs
  2. Pros and Cons of Living In Rock Springs
  3. Crime In Rock Springs
  4. Cost of Living In Rock Springs
  5. Gender In Rock Springs
  6. Household Income For Rock Springs
  7. Education In Rock Springs
  8. Race & Ethnicity In Rock Springs
About Rock Springs, Wyoming
Is Rock Springs, Wyoming a good place to live?
Rock Springs is a city in Wyoming state in USA with a population of 23238 residents.. The poverty rate of Rock Springs is 10.2%, which is 27% lower than national average. The typical household in Rock Springs earns $74625 a year, compared to the national median of $67,500. Nearly 33.6% of households earn less than $50,000 a year compared to 39% national rate.

A high school education is a basic prerequisite for most jobs, and in Rock Springs, only 91% of adults have a high school diploma, compared to the 87.7% of adults nationwide. The unemployment rate of Rock Springs remained 5%, which is 6% higher than national rate. Nearly 1 times comparable to 4.7% national rate, according to the Census. Higher educational attainment can lead to improved job security and reduce the likelihood of financial insecurity. In Rock Springs, only 24% of adults have a bachelor's degree and 37% have some college but no degree.

Cost of living in Rock Springs is 101, which is 1% higher than national average. Median home value in Rock Springs is $205300 , which is 11% lower than national average. While median income in Rock Springs remained $74625, which is 11% higher than national average. Not only are incomes low in the town, but it also has a high cost of living, meaning a dollar does not go as far as it might elsewhere.
Population
23238
Unemployment
5%
6% NAT AVG.
Poverty
10.2%
27% NAT AVG.
Overall Score
8
Median Home
$205300
11% NAT AVG.
Median Income
$74625
11% NAT AVG.
Median Rent
$876
24% NAT AVG.
Cost Of Living
101
1% NAT AVG.
People Living BPL
1 in 10
Unemployed People
1 in 20
People Earning < $10,000
1 in 19
People Earning < $50,000
33.6%
People with <= High School
1 in 2.6
People With Any Degree
1 in 2.6
Pros & Cons Overview

Jobs80%

Housing80%

Affordability85%

Safety70%

Amenities85%

Diversity80%

Education80%

Commute90%

Is Rock Springs, Wyoming safe place to live?
The overall crime rate in Rock Springs, Wyoming is 31% lower than national average. The violent crime rate of Rock Springs is 34% lower than national average. While the property crime rate of Rock Springs is 31% lower than national average. You have 1 in 401 chance of being victim of violent crime. You have 1 in 76 chance of being victim of property crime.
Crime Cases
365
Violent : 58
Property : 307
Total Crime
31% NAT. AVG.
13% STATE AVG.
1614 (per 100k)
Violent Crime
34% NAT. AVG.
10% STATE AVG.
256.5 (per 100k)
Property Crime
31% NAT. AVG.
16% STATE AVG.
1357.5 (per 100k)
Chance Of Being A Victim Of Crime In Rock Springs
Violent crime
1 in 401
Property crime
1 in 76
Robbery
1 in 23238
Burglary
1 in 596
Assault
1 in 628
Car Theft
1 in 1010
Rock Springs : Property Crime Ranking
Ranking Total
Crime		 Property
Crime		 Burglary Larceny Car
Thefts
In Wyoming 12 13 13 13 10
In USA 1775 1820 1548 1728 1411
Rock Springs : Violent Crime Ranking
Ranking Violent
Crime		 Murder Robbery Assault Rape
In Wyoming 8 6 7 8 6
In USA 1199 330 1084 1223 276

Violent Crime


Crime Type Count Rock Springs
Wyoming
 Country
Per 100,000 People
Violent Crime 58 256.5 234.23 387.8
Murder 0 0 3.09 6.5
Robbery 1 4.4 11.33 73.9
Assault 37 163.6 162.62 279.7
Rape 20 88.5 57.18 27.7
Property Crime


Crime Type Count Rock Springs
 Wyoming
 Country
Per 100,000 People
Property Crime 307 1357.5 1610.6 1,958.2
Burglary 39 172.5 210.36 314.2
Larceny 245 1083.4 1234.7 1,398
Car Theft 23 101.7 165.54 246
Violent Crime Comparison
Property Crime Comparison

Cost of Living
Expense Rock Springs Wyoming National Avg.
Services 95 104 100
Groceries 90 101 100
Health 92 98 100
Housing 105 101 100
Transportation 106 88 100
Utilities 90 89 100
Cost of Living
Gender
Gender Rock Springs Wyoming Country
Female 48.5% 49% 50.8%
Male 51.5% 51% 49.2%
Gender

Household Income


Income Rock Springs Wyoming Country
Less than $10,000 5.2% 5.2% 5.8%
$10,000 to $14,999 2.3% 3.7% 4.1%
$15,000 to $24,999 7.7% 8.1% 8.5%
$25,000 to $34,999 8.2% 8.8% 8.6%
$35,000 to $49,999 10.2% 12.3% 12.0%
$50,000 to $74,999 16.4% 18.2% 17.2%
$75,000 to $99,999 14.8% 14.9% 12.8%
$100,000 to $149,999 22% 17.5% 15.6%
$150,000 to $199,999 8.3% 6.2% 7.1%
$200,000 or more 4.9% 5% 8.3%
Education


Education Rock Springs Wyoming Country
< 9th Grade 3% 1% 5.0%
9-12th Grade 6% 5% 7.0%
High School or GED 30% 29% 27.0%
Other College 23% 25% 20.0%
Associate's Degree 14% 11% 9%
Bachelor's Degree 15% 18% 20.0%
Master's Degree 6% 8% 9.0%
Professional Degree 2% 2% 2.0%
Doctorate Degree 1% 1% 1.0%
Household Income
Education
Race / Ethnicity


Ethnicity Rock Springs Wyoming Country
White 78.6% 83.6% 60.1%
African American 2% 0.8% 12.2%
American Indian 0.5% 2% 0.6%
Asian 0.5% 0.8% 5.6%
Hawaiian 0% 0.1% 0.2%
Other 0.4% 0.1% 0.3%
Multiracial 3% 2.5% 2.8%
Hispanic 15.1% 10.1% 18.2%
Race / Ethnicity