North Rock Springs, WY

Full City Profile · Wyoming · Sweetwater County County

4.0 /5.0
A Great
2,338 Population 158/sq mi density
$100,896 Median Income $49,949 per capita
$317,100 Home Value $283,749 Zillow
45°F Avg Temperature
A
Overall
4.0 / 5.0
Strong
A+
Economy
4.6 / 5.0
$100,896 median income, 3.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.9 / 5.0
$317,100 home value, /mo rent
C
Education
2.4 / 5.0
18.0% bachelor's degree or higher

North Rock Springs, WY

At a Glance

Median Income
$100,896
34% above
$49,949 per capita
Home Value
$317,100
12% above
Zillow: $283,749
Bachelor's Degree+
18.0%
47% below
95.6% high school+
Unemployment
3.0%
17% below
10.4% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
36.4%
13% above
17.0% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
45°F

How North Rock Springs Compares to the U.S. Average

Each bar shows North Rock Springs's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)

Income
134%
Home Value
112%
Poverty
84%
Bachelor's
53%
Unemployment
83%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is North Rock Springs a Good Place to Live?

A
4.0 / 5.0 - Great
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

North Rock Springs residents earn a median household income of $100,896 , which is 34% above the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $49,949. The unemployment rate stands at 3.0% (17% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 10.4% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 1,732 business establishments, including 123 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in North Rock Springs is $317,100 , 12% above the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $283,749. The cost of living index is 92.7 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1992.

Education

18.0% of adults in North Rock Springs hold a bachelor's degree or higher (47% below the national average). 95.6% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.7/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

North Rock Springs has an average annual temperature of 45°F (7°C). Winters average 24°F in January while summers reach 69°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 10.4 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 45.

Data Overview

People

Population2,338
Median Age39.7 yrs
Density158/mi²
Male / Female53% / 47%
Foreign Born4.3%
Veterans9.4%

Economy

A+
Median Income$100,896
Per Capita$49,949
Unemployment3.0%
Poverty10.4%
County GDP$4,010M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,313

Housing

A+
Home Value$317,100
Rent
Ownership91.1%
Zillow$283,749
Housing Units1,118
Rent Burden20.9%

Health

Obesity36.4%
Diabetes10.0%
Smoking17.0%
Heart Disease5.8%
Premature Death10,210/100K

Climate

Avg Temp45°F
Rain10.4 in/yr
AQI45 (Good)
Elevation6,920 ft

Education

C
Bachelor's+18.0%
High School+95.6%
Graduate+9.6%
School Score5.7/10

Community

2024 VoteR 76% / D 23%
Commute25 min
Broadband90.5%
Internet Speed51 Mbps
EV Stations8
Libraries10

Did You Know?

The median home in North Rock Springs was built in 1992.
The nearest airport is Southwest Wyoming Regional (13 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.443 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
21.0% of the population has a disability.
There are 123 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 12 fatal vehicle crashes.