Rawlins, WY
Full City Profile · Wyoming · Carbon County County
Rawlins, WY
At a Glance
How Rawlins Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Rawlins's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Is Rawlins a Good Place to Live?
Economy & Jobs
Rawlins residents earn a median household income of $69,912 , which is 7% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $34,576. The unemployment rate stands at 8.7% (142% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 8.9% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 687 business establishments, including 88 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Rawlins is $205,900 , 27% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $202,958. Median rent is $833/month, with 23.3% 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 1963.
Safety & Crime
Rawlins reports 134 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 65% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 1,824/100K.
Education
17.9% of adults in Rawlins hold a bachelor's degree or higher (47% below the national average). 90.6% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.3/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Rawlins has an average annual temperature of 43°F (6°C). Winters average 22°F in January while summers reach 68°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 9.0 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 8.