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Ranchettes, WY

Full City Profile · Wyoming · Laramie County County

3.7 /5.0
B+ Good
6,389 Population 131/sq mi density
$124,426 Median Income $53,530 per capita
$560,900 Home Value $380,882 Zillow
$658 Median Rent 9.0% income on rent
47°F Avg Temperature 316 sunny days/yr
141 Violent Crime/100K 2,842 property/100K
B+
Overall
3.7 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
5.0 / 5.0
$124,426 median income, 0.5% unemployment
A
Affordability
4.1 / 5.0
$560,900 home value, $658/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
141 violent crimes/100K
A+
Education
4.7 / 5.0
46.6% bachelor's degree or higher

Parks & Recreation in Ranchettes (7)

Boyd Lake State Park
State Park
1,976 acres. Open Access
Entrance: $0
Curt Gowdy State Park
State Park
2,758 acres. Open Access
Entrance: $0
Fort Laramie National Historic Site
National Historic Site
Originally established as a private fur trading fort in 1834, Fort Laramie evolved into the largest and best-known military post on the Northern Plains before its abandonment in 1890. Nicknamed the “Grand Old Post,” Fort Laramie witnessed the entire sweeping saga of America’s western expansion and I...
Entrance: $0
Activities: Astronomy, Stargazing, Fishing, Freshwater Fishing, Guided Tours, Self-Guided Tours - Walking, Self-Guided Tours - Auto, Living History, Historic Weapons Demonstration, Junior Ranger Program, Museum E...
Weather: Fort Laramie summer days can be quite hot (over 100F/37C), average highs are in the 80s and 90s (30-35C) with cool nights and low humidity. Winters are often bitterly cold and windy with subzero wind ...
Hawk Springs
State Park
960 acres. Open Access
Entrance: $0
Jackson Lake State Park
State Park
41 acres. Closed
Entrance: $0
Lory State Park
State Park
2,579 acres. Open Access
Entrance: $0
Rocky Mountain National Park
National Park
Rocky Mountain National Park's 415 square miles (265,807 acres) encompasses a spectacular range of mountain environments. From meadows found in the montane life zone to glistening alpine lakes and up to the towering mountain peaks, there is something for everyone to discover. Along the way expl...
Entrance: $30
Activities: Arts and Culture, Auto and ATV, Scenic Driving, Astronomy, Stargazing, Camping, Backcountry Camping, Car or Front Country Camping, Group Camping, RV Camping, Climbing, Fishing, Hiking, Junior Ranger P...
Weather: Weather can change quickly in Rocky Mountain National Park due to the mountains and elevation. Elevation in the park ranges from 7,800 feet above sea level to over 14,000 feet at the top of the talles...