Rock Springs, WY
Quality of Life, Demographics, And Statistics
Living In Rock Springs, Wyoming Summary
Life in Rock Springs research summary. HomeSnacks has been researching the quality of life in Rock Springs over the past eight years using Census data, FBI crime data, cost of living data, and other primary sources. Based on the most recently available data, we found the following about life in Rock Springs:
The population in Rock Springs is 23,505.
The median home value in Rock Springs is $218,400.
The median income in Rock Springs is $74,548.
The cost of living in Rock Springs is 101 which is 1.0x higher than the national average.
The median rent in Rock Springs is $875.
The unemployment rate in Rock Springs is 5.7%.
The poverty rate in Rock Springs is 10.4%.
Table Of Contents
Rock Springs SnackAbility
8
Overall SnackAbility
Overall SnackAbility
Jobs
8/10
Housing
8
Affordability
8.5
Diversity
8
Safety
7
Amenities
8.5
Education
8
Commute
9
Rock Springs, WY Crime Report
327
Total Crimes
Total Crimes
1,427.1
Total Crimes / 100k People
Total Crimes / 100k People
-38.60%
Below National Average
Below National Average
| Statistic | Count Raw |
Rock Springs / 100k People |
Wyoming / 100k People |
National / 100k People |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Crimes Per 100K | 327 | 1,427.1 | 1,844.8 | 2,324.2 |
| Violent Crime | 39 | 170.2 | 234.2 | 369.8 |
| Murder | 0 | 0.0 | 3.1 | 6.3 |
| Robbery | 1 | 4.4 | 11.3 | 66.1 |
| Aggravated Assault | 29 | 126.6 | 162.6 | 268.2 |
| Property Crime | 288 | 1,256.9 | 1,610.6 | 1,954.4 |
| Burglary | 32 | 139.7 | 210.4 | 269.8 |
| Larceny | 236 | 1,029.9 | 1,234.7 | 1,401.9 |
| Car Theft | 20 | 87.3 | 165.5 | 282.7 |
Rock Springs, WY Cost Of Living
101
Rock Springs's Overall Cost Of Living
Rock Springs's Overall Cost Of Living
1.0x
Higher Than The National Average
Higher Than The National Average
| Living Expense | Rock Springs | Wyoming | National Average | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 101 | 92 | 100 | |
| Services | 95 | 98 | 100 | |
| Groceries | 90 | 102 | 100 | |
| Health | 92 | 97 | 100 | |
| Housing | 105 | 80 | 100 | |
| Transportation | 106 | 94 | 100 | |
| Utilities | 90 | 84 | 100 | |
Rock Springs, WY Photos
Source: Wikipedia User Milonica at en.wikipedia | GFDL
Source: Wikipedia User Milonica at en.wikipedia | GFDL
Source: Wikipedia User Milonica at English Wikip | GFDL
Rankings for Rock Springs in Wyoming
Map Of Rock Springs, WY
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Population over time in Rock Springs
| Year | Population | % Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 23,238 | -1.7% |
| 2020 | 23,633 | -0.8% |
| 2019 | 23,820 | -0.6% |
| 2018 | 23,967 | 0.4% |
| 2017 | 23,869 | 0.8% |
| 2016 | 23,684 | 0.6% |
| 2015 | 23,534 | 1.8% |
| 2014 | 23,125 | 2.4% |
| 2013 | 22,576 | 2.5% |
| 2012 | 22,017 | - |
Race / Ethnicity in Rock Springs
| Race | Rock Springs | WY | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 77.8% | 83.0% | 59.4% |
| African American | 2.0% | 0.8% | 12.2% |
| American Indian | 0.9% | 2.0% | 0.6% |
| Asian | 1.2% | 0.9% | 5.6% |
| Hawaiian | 0.0% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Other | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| Two Or More | 2.2% | 2.8% | 3.2% |
| Hispanic | 15.2% | 10.3% | 18.4% |
Gender in Rock Springs
| Gender | Rock Springs | WY | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 48.8% | 48.8% | 50.5% |
| Male | 51.2% | 51.2% | 49.5% |
Highest level of educational attainment in Rock Springs for adults over 25
| Education | Rock Springs | WY | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| < 9th Grade | 2.0% | 2.0% | 5.0% |
| 9-12th Grade | 6.0% | 4.0% | 6.0% |
| High School / GED | 32.0% | 28.0% | 26.0% |
| Some College | 24.0% | 25.0% | 20.0% |
| Associate's Degree | 15.0% | 12.0% | 9.0% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 13.0% | 18.0% | 21.0% |
| Master's Degree | 5.0% | 8.0% | 9.0% |
| Professional Degree | 2.0% | 2.0% | 2.0% |
| Doctorate Degree | 1.0% | 1.0% | 2.0% |
Household Income For Rock Springs, Wyoming
| Income | Rock Springs | WY | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 | 5.3% | 5.0% | 5.5% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 2.8% | 3.7% | 3.9% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 | 6.7% | 7.6% | 7.8% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 7.9% | 8.7% | 8.2% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 10.3% | 11.1% | 11.4% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 17.2% | 18.2% | 16.8% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 14.4% | 14.4% | 12.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 22.5% | 18.3% | 16.3% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 7.9% | 7.3% | 7.8% |
| $200,000 or more | 5.1% | 5.7% | 9.5% |
