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Purple Sage, WY
Full City Profile · Wyoming · Sweetwater County County
Purple Sage, WY
At a Glance
How Purple Sage Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Purple Sage's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Is Purple Sage a Good Place to Live?
Economy & Jobs
Purple Sage residents earn a median household income of $54,527 , which is 27% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $24,233. The unemployment rate stands at 2.5% (31% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 15.6% 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 Purple Sage is $9,999 , 96% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $283,749. Median rent is $861/month, with 21.7% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 92.7 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1988.
Safety & Crime
Purple Sage reports 274 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 28% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 2,210/100K.
Education
0.0% of adults in Purple Sage hold a bachelor's degree or higher (100% below the national average). 75.6% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.7/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Purple Sage has an average annual temperature of 45°F (7°C). Winters average 24°F in January while summers reach 69°F in July. The area gets 316 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 10.5 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 34.