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Rock River, WY

Wyoming · Albany County

Rock River is a small town in Wyoming with a population of 254. Residents earn $62,750 per year, which is 16% below the national average.

3.4 /5.0
B Good
254 Population 109/sq mi density
$62,750 Median Income $58,429 per capita
$128,300 Home Value $169,769 Zillow
$1,558 Median Rent 18.0% income on rent
42°F Avg Temperature 316 sunny days/yr
150 Violent Crime/100K 2,201 property/100K
B
Overall
3.4 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.1 / 5.0
$62,750 median income, 0.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$128,300 home value, $1,558/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
150 violent crimes/100K (61% below avg)
A+
Education
4.5 / 5.0
43.9% bachelor's degree or higher

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Full City Profile
Median Income $62,750
16% lower than US avg
Home Value $128,300
54% lower than US avg
Violent Crime 150/100K
61% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+ 43.9%
30% higher than US avg
Median Rent $1,558
34% higher than US avg
Obesity Rate 26.9%
16% lower than US avg
Unemployment 0.0%
100% lower than US avg
Poverty Rate 28.9%
133% higher than US avg

How Rock River Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)

People

Population254
Median Age29.7 yrs
Density109/mi²
Male / Female65% / 35%
Largest GroupWhite 87%
Veterans4.4%

Economy

B
Median Income$62,750
Per Capita$58,429
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty28.9%
County GDP$2,360M
Commute33 min

Housing

A+
Home Value$128,300
Rent$1,558
Ownership46.7%
Zillow$169,769
Housing Units148
Rent Burden18.0%

Crime

F
Violent150/100K
Property2,201/100K

Health

Obesity26.9%
Uninsured7.5%
Smoking9.6%
Depression21.9%
Heart Disease4.5%

Climate

Avg Temp42°F (6°C)
AQI34 (Good)
Rain11.2 in/yr
Sunny Days316/yr
Elevation6,843 ft (2,086 m)

Education

A+
Bachelor's+43.9%
High School+100.0%
Graduate+16.2%
School Score6.68

Community

2024 VoteR 51% / D 47%
Commute33 min
Broadband91.6%
EV Stations9
Libraries4

Is Rock River a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Rock River receives an overall livability score of 3.4 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B. Key strengths include low unemployment, low crime rates, a highly educated population, affordable housing. Areas to be aware of include an elevated poverty rate. Rock River offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Rock River is $62,750, 16% below the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 0.0%. The poverty rate of 28.9% exceeds the national average of 12.4%, indicating economic hardship for a significant portion of the population. Workers commute an average of 33 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Rock River is $128,300, 54% below the national median / offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $1,558 per month, significantly above the national average of $1,163. At just 2x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.

Safety & Crime

Rock River is a very safe community with a violent crime rate of 150 per 100,000 residents / well below the national average of 380. Property crime occurs at a rate of 2,201 per 100,000, near the national average.

Education

Educational attainment is solid, with 43.9% holding a bachelor's degree or higher, near the national average. 100.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.7/10 in standardized testing, reflecting strong academic performance.

Climate & Weather

Rock River has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 42°F. Winters average 21°F in January while summers reach 67°F in July. With 316 sunny days per year, residents enjoy well above the national average of sunshine. Annual precipitation totals 11.2 inches, including 51.7 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 34.

Rock River has a population of 254 with a density of 109 people per square mile, spread across 2.3 square miles. The median age is 29.7 years, 24% younger than the national median of 38.9. The gender split is 35% female and 65% male. The city is predominantly White (86.6%). English is the primary language spoken at home by 96.1% of residents. 4.4% of the population are veterans, below the national rate of 6.0%. 10.8% of residents have a disability. 95.5% have health insurance coverage.

Population

254
Total Population
109
People / sq mi
29.7yrs
Median Age
24% below US avg
2.3mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 65%
Female 35%

Race & Ethnicity

Rock River vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only 96.1%
22% above US avg
Spanish 3.9%
71% below US avg

Social Characteristics

Rock River vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Rock River is $62,750, which is 16% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $58,429 (above the $39,052 national figure). The average weekly wage is $1,036, 28% lower than the U.S. average. The unemployment rate is 0.0% (below the 3.6% US average). 28.9% of residents live below the poverty line, higher than the national rate of 12.4%. The area has 1,666 business establishments, including 117 restaurants. The cost of living index is 92.7, below the national baseline of 100 / offering relatively affordable living. Workers commute an average of 33 minutes (longer than the 28-minute US average). 7.4% of workers work from home (below the 15.2% national rate).

Income: Rock River vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$62,750
16% below US avg
Per Capita Income$58,429
Avg Weekly Wage$1,036
IRS Avg AGI$78,045
Gini Index0.484 (0=equal, 1=unequal)

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment0.0%
100% below US avg
Poverty Rate28.9%
133% above US avg
Establishments (County)1,666
County GDP$2,360M

Business (County)

Restaurants117
Healthcare143
Retail127
Manufacturing34

Tax & Cost of Living

Property Tax (IRS)$4,410
26% above US avg
Cost of Living92.70 (100=avg)
Effective Tax Rate3.44%

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time32.6 min
Drive Alone85.3%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home7.4%

Walkability

The median home value in Rock River is $128,300, 54% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home value at $169,769, higher than the Census estimate. Homes sell for 0% of their list price, suggesting buyers have room to negotiate. Monthly rent averages $1,558 (34% above the national average of $1,163). Fair market rent ranges from $824 for a one-bedroom to $1,044 for a two-bedroom apartment. 46.7% of housing units are owner-occupied (below the 65.4% national rate). There are 148 total housing units in the city. The median year a home was built is 1961. The average annual property tax is $4,410 (higher than the $3,500 national average). 18.0% of renters spend 30% or more of their income on housing. The home price-to-income ratio is 2x, well within the affordable range.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$128,300
54% below US avg
Zillow ZHVI$169,769
Median List Price$102,500

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Median List Price$102,500
$/Sq Ft$35
Homes Sold1
Sale-to-List Ratio0.0%
Price Drops50.0%
Inventory2

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$1,558
34% above US avg
Rent Burden18.0%

HUD Fair Market Rent

Studio$785
1 Bedroom$824
2 Bedrooms$1,044
3 Bedrooms$1,399
4 Bedrooms$1,719

Ownership & Property

Homeownership46.7%
Owner-Occupied46.7%
Renter-Occupied53.3%
Housing Units148
Median Year Built1961

Property Tax

Avg Tax (IRS)$4,410
26% above US avg
Effective Rate3.44%
In Rock River, 26.9% of adults are obese, below the national rate of 32.1%. 7.0% have diabetes (below the 10.5% national rate). Heart disease affects 4.5% of residents, below the national average. 26.7% have high blood pressure. 9.6% are current smokers (below the 14.0% national rate). 19.4% report binge drinking. 14.4% are physically inactive, below the national average. 21.9% report depression. 14.3% experience frequent mental distress. 7.5% of residents lack health insurance. The primary care physician ratio is 1:1,254. The dentist ratio is 1:2,002. 93.5% of residents have access to exercise opportunities. The food environment index is 7.1 out of 10.

Health Metrics: Rock River vs U.S. Average (%)

Chronic Conditions

Obesity26.9%
16% below US avg
Diabetes7.0%
Heart Disease4.5%
High Blood Pressure26.7%
Asthma10.0%
COPD4.3%
Cancer7.7%
Stroke2.3%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Smoking9.6%
31% below US avg
Binge Drinking19.4%
Physical Inactivity14.4%
Depression21.9%
Mental Distress14.3%
Physical Distress10.0%
Short Sleep29.5%

Healthcare Access

Insurance Rate95.5%
Uninsured7.5%
13% below US avg
Primary Care1:1,254
Dentists1:2,002
Mental Health1:162
Checkup Rate69.9%
Dental Visits68.2%
Premature Death6,762/100K

Food & Exercise

Food Environment7.1/10
Exercise Access93.5%
Healthcare Facilities143
Rock River has a violent crime rate of 150 per 100,000 residents, 61% below the national average of 380. Property crime stands at 2,201 per 100,000, 12% above the U.S. average. The county recorded 8 fatal traffic crashes. The area has experienced 182 federally declared disasters. Overall, Rock River receives a safety grade of F.

Crime Rates: Rock River vs U.S. Average (per 100,000)

Violent Crime

Total Violent149.8/100K
61% below US avg

Property Crime

Total Property2,200.6/100K
12% above US avg

Traffic Safety

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)8
Traffic Accidents134
Avg Accident Severity2.3 / 4.0
FEMA Disasters182

Safety Score

Safety GradeF
Safety Score1.0 / 5.0
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Rock River has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 42°F (6°C). Winters average 21°F in January while summers reach 67°F in July. The area gets 316 sunny days per year, well above the U.S. average of 205 / making it one of the sunnier locations in the country. Annual precipitation totals 11.2 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 51.7 inches of snow annually, making winter weather a significant factor for residents. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 34. The city sits at an elevation of 6,843 feet, a high-altitude location.

Temperature

21°F Jan (-6°C) 67°F Jul (19°C)
Annual Average42.2°F
22% below US avg
January Average21°F (-6°C)
July Average67°F (19°C)
Sunny Days316 days/yr

Geography

Elevation6,843 ft (2,086 m)
Area2.3 sq mi (6.0 km²)
Population Density109/sq mi
Coordinates41.7317°N, 105.9751°W
TimezoneAmerica/Denver
CountyAlbany County County
Nearest AirportLaramie Regional (LAR)
33 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 11.2"
71% below US avg
Snowfall 51.7"
Wettest Month (May) 1.54"
Driest Month (Feb) 0.47"

Air Quality

AQI Median34.0
RatingGood

Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)

Ozone (O₃)0.0468 ppm
NO₂ (Nitrogen Dioxide)21.9 ppb
SO₂ (Sulfur Dioxide)0.54 ppb
PM2.5 (Fine Particles)2.6 μg/m³

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Low
Risk Score48.5 / 100
Social Vulnerability21.1 / 100
Community Resilience74.7 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado Relatively Low
Earthquake Relatively Low
Wildfire Relatively Low
Flood Relatively Low
Hail Relatively Low
Strong Wind Relatively Low
Heat Wave No Rating
Winter Weather Relatively High
Lightning Relatively High
Ice Storm Relatively Low
Drought No Rating
Cold Wave Relatively Moderate
Landslide Relatively Moderate
Avalanche Relatively Moderate
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)

Earthquake History

48 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.0. Most recent: M2.5 on Jul 21, 2025.

May 26, 2000 5 km S of Bairoil, Wyoming M4.0 142 km
Aug 2, 2021 12 km NW of Rolling Hills, Wyoming M3.8 141 km
Mar 19, 2022 5 km NW of Ryan Park, Wyoming M3.8 65 km
Aug 29, 2004 16 km NNW of Douglas, Wyoming M3.8 135 km
Jun 1, 1993 6 km N of Bairoil, Wyoming M3.7 147 km
Jul 23, 1993 29 km WNW of Esterbrook, Wyoming M3.7 86 km
Oct 10, 1993 41 km W of Esterbrook, Wyoming M3.7 77 km
Jun 2, 2023 9 km SSE of Saratoga, Wyoming M3.6 77 km
Aug 6, 1998 18 km NNE of Rawlins, Wyoming M3.6 104 km
Aug 13, 2004 35 km SW of Alcova, Wyoming M3.5 102 km
Feb 15, 2004 19 km N of Douglas, Wyoming M3.5 142 km
Sep 14, 2024 9 km SSE of Saratoga, Wyoming M3.4 75 km
Oct 8, 2009 31 km SSW of Alcova, Wyoming M3.4 98 km
May 4, 2015 5 km SSW of Encampment, Wyoming M3.3 94 km
Jun 3, 2023 8 km SSE of Saratoga, Wyoming M3.3 77 km
Aug 26, 2022 27 km E of Bairoil, Wyoming M3.3 118 km
Mar 29, 2022 10 km NNW of Ryan Park, Wyoming M3.3 62 km
Jan 19, 2022 8 km ESE of Saratoga, Wyoming M3.3 70 km
Jul 22, 2020 16 km NW of Rolling Hills, Wyoming M3.2 140 km
Jul 3, 2009 22 km SW of Rawlins, Wyoming M3.2 118 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tornado History

91 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF3. Total: 6 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Jun 6, 2018 EF3 38 km 0
Jun 27, 1955 EF3 81 km 0
Jun 6, 2018 EF2 47 km 0
May 27, 2018 EF2 88 km 0
Jun 7, 2012 EF2 80 km 0
Jun 5, 1982 EF2 99 km 0
Jul 2, 1976 EF2 48 km 0
Jun 6, 2020 EF1 47 km 0
Jul 6, 2019 EF1 28 km 0
Jun 12, 2017 EF1 97 km 0
May 23, 2008 EF1 99 km 0
Jul 14, 1994 EF1 90 km 0
May 24, 1990 EF1 97 km 0
May 24, 1990 EF1 91 km 0
Sep 18, 1986 EF1 88 km 0
May 5, 1979 EF1 56 km 0
Jun 20, 1977 EF1 76 km 0
Jun 20, 1977 EF1 72 km 0
Jun 5, 1977 EF1 8 km 0
Aug 4, 1976 EF1 96 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: MULLEN (179,894 ac, 2020).

Year Name Acres Distance
2020 MULLEN 179,894 74 km
2012 ARAPAHO 100,043 71 km
2016 BEAVER CREEK 44,221 97 km
2018 RYAN 28,858 94 km
2018 BRITANIA MOUNTAIN 23,701 69 km
2019 PEDRO MOUNTAIN 21,904 97 km
2018 BADGER CREEK 20,752 76 km
2002 REESE 19,624 62 km
2002 HENSEL 14,439 81 km
2011 SQUAW MTN 14,379 65 km
2020 RR 316 14,274 51 km
2012 SQUIRREL CREEK 10,768 65 km
2012 COW CAMP 8,567 71 km
2006 TRAILER 8,040 63 km
2012 RUSSELS CAMP 5,811 88 km
2001 LEROY 5,615 73 km
1994 SQUAW MTN. 4,093 65 km
1986 COLLINS PEAK 4,078 65 km
1996 MURPHY RIDGE 4,041 73 km
2004 PENNOCK RX 3,593 62 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 21°F (-6°C) 0.5 in Coldest
February 26°F (-4°C) 0.5 in Driest
March 32°F (-0°C) 0.8 in
April 39°F (4°C) 1.2 in
May 48°F (9°C) 1.5 in Wettest
June 59°F (15°C) 1.5 in
July 67°F (19°C) 1.3 in Warmest
August 64°F (18°C) 1.0 in
September 55°F (13°C) 1.0 in
October 44°F (6°C) 0.8 in
November 31°F (-1°C) 0.7 in
December 24°F (-5°C) 0.6 in

Rock River has a seasonal temperature swing of 46°F / from 21°F in January to 67°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 11.3 inches, with May being the wettest month (1.5") and February the driest (0.5").

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Rock River is located in Albany County. It is classified as Nonmetro / Urban 20K+, adjacent, a smaller urban community. 43.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 30% above the national average of 33.7%. 100.0% have completed high school. 16.2% hold a graduate or professional degree (above the 13.1% national rate). Area schools have an average test score of 6.7 out of 10. In the 2024 presidential election, the county voted Republican with 50.6% of the vote, a 3.2-point margin. 91.6% of households have broadband internet access. The area has 9 EV charging stations. There are 4 public libraries serving the community. 143 healthcare facilities operate in the area. 85.3% of workers drive alone to work.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 50.6%
D 47.5%

Winner: Republican by 3.2 points

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)8
Traffic Accidents134
Avg Accident Severity2.3 / 4.0
FEMA Disaster Declarations182
F Safety Grade (1.0/5.0)

Education

Bachelor's Degree+43.9%
30% above US avg
High School+100.0%
Graduate Degree+16.2%
School Test Score6.68
A+ Education Grade (4.5/5.0)

Area & Infrastructure

RUCC Code 4Nonmetro / Urban 20K+, adjacent
Population Density109/sq mi
Total Area2.3 sq mi
CountyAlbany County County

Services

Broadband Access91.6%
Avg Download Speed144.7 Mbps
Avg Upload Speed89.1 Mbps
Max Download Speed1,000 Mbps
EV Charging Stations9
Alt Fuel Stations10
Public Libraries4
Healthcare Facilities143
Restaurants117
Retail Stores127

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute32.6 min
Drive Alone85.3%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home7.4%
Average costs for common services in Rock River. Prices are estimated based on regional cost of living data and may vary by provider.

Healthcare

Doctor Visit (Primary Care) $232 ($139–$371)
Specialist Visit $324 ($185–$510)
Urgent Care Visit $185 ($93–$324)
Emergency Room Visit $2,039 ($742–$4,635)
Dental Cleaning $121 ($70–$185)
Dental Filling $232 ($139–$371)
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Auto Repair

Oil Change (Conventional) $42 ($23–$70)
Oil Change (Synthetic) $70 ($46–$111)
Brake Pad Replacement $278 ($139–$464)
Tire Rotation $37 ($19–$70)
New Tires (Set of 4) $556 ($371–$927)
Battery Replacement $185 ($93–$324)
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Home Services

Plumber (Per Hour) $93 ($56–$139)
Electrician (Per Hour) $83 ($46–$130)
HVAC Repair $371 ($139–$742)
HVAC System Install $6,489 ($3,708–$11,124)
Roof Repair $927 ($371–$1,854)
Roof Replacement $8,343 ($5,099–$13,905)
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Legal

Divorce (Uncontested) $1,391 ($464–$3,245)
Divorce (Contested) $13,905 ($4,635–$27,810)
DUI Defense $4,635 ($1,854–$9,270)
Bankruptcy (Chapter 7) $1,391 ($742–$2,781)
Will Preparation $464 ($185–$927)
Trust Preparation $2,318 ($927–$4,635)
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Personal Care

Men's Haircut $23 ($14–$42)
Women's Haircut $51 ($28–$93)
Hair Coloring (Full) $139 ($70–$232)
Manicure $23 ($14–$42)
Pedicure $37 ($23–$60)
Massage (1 Hour) $74 ($46–$121)
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Food & Grocery

Gallon of Milk (per gallon) $3.80 ($2.78–$5.10)
Dozen Eggs (per dozen) $3.24 ($2.32–$4.64)
Loaf of Bread $3.52 ($2.32–$5.10)
Chicken Breast (per lb) $4.17 ($2.78–$6.03)
Ground Beef (per lb) $5.10 ($3.71–$6.95)
Rice (per lb) $0.93 ($0.56–$1.67)
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Utilities

Electricity (Monthly) $130 ($74–$232)
Natural Gas (Monthly) $65 ($28–$139)
Water/Sewer (Monthly) $65 ($37–$111)
Internet (Monthly) $65 ($37–$93)
Cell Phone Plan (Monthly) $60 ($28–$93)
Cable TV (Monthly) $79 ($46–$139)
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Transportation

Monthly Parking (Downtown) $185 ($70–$464)
Car Insurance (Annual) $1,854 ($1,112–$3,245)
Bus Pass (Monthly) $65 ($28–$121)
Taxi/Uber (5-Mile Ride) $14 ($7.42–$23)
Car Registration (Annual) $93 ($28–$232)
Driver's License Renewal $28 ($14–$70)
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Education & Childcare

Daycare (Infant, Monthly) $1,112 ($556–$2,318)
Daycare (Toddler, Monthly) $927 ($464–$1,854)
After-School Care (Monthly) $371 ($185–$649)
Tutoring (Per Hour) $46 ($23–$93)
SAT/ACT Prep Course $927 ($371–$2,318)
Private School (K-12, Annual) $11,588 ($4,635–$27,810)
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Pets

Vet Visit (Routine Checkup) $56 ($28–$93)
Dog Vaccination (Annual) $93 ($46–$185)
Dog Grooming $56 ($28–$93)
Pet Boarding (Per Night) $37 ($19–$70)
Dog Spay/Neuter $278 ($139–$464)
Cat Spay/Neuter $185 ($93–$371)
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Childcare

Center-Based (monthly)
Infant$1,002
Toddler$1,002
Preschool$1,002
Family Childcare (monthly)
Infant$736
Toddler$650
Preschool$650
Source: DOL Women's Bureau (2022)

Top Industries in Albany County

Largest private-sector industries by employment (BLS QCEW 2024 data, county level).

Industry Jobs Establishments Avg Annual Pay Location Quotient
Health Care & Social Assistance 2,181 165 $56,475 0.89
Accommodation & Food Services 2,069 128 $20,329 1.33
Retail Trade 1,775 134 $35,183 1.04
Professional & Technical Services 1,155 362 $98,594 0.97
Construction 923 182 $59,237 1.03
Finance & Insurance 482 81 $67,145 0.70
Educational Services 357 52 $54,910 1.01
Transportation & Warehousing 214 36 $57,570 0.30
Arts & Entertainment 199 30 $18,726 0.69
Real Estate 175 58 $38,038 0.66
Wholesale Trade 144 44 $61,707 0.21
Agriculture & Forestry 85 20 $66,139 0.62
Utilities 42 10 $101,426 0.65

Schools in Rock River

3 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Rock River Elementary Elementary 49 6 8.2:1
Rock River High School High 34 7 4.9:1
Rock River Junior High School Middle 20 2 10.0:1
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Radio Stations near Rock River

1 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Wyoming Sounds MP3 128 kbps

Campgrounds Near Rock River

12 campgrounds found near Rock River.

NameRatingSitesPrice
Brooklyn Lake Campground 4.8/5 18 $20
Nash Fork 4.8/5 24 $20
Sugarloaf Campground (WY) 4.7/5 15 $20
LITTLE BROOKLYN LAKE GUARD 4.5/5 1 Free
BOW RIVER RANGER STATION 4.4/5 1 $135
SNOW SURVEY CABIN 4.4/5 1 $80
Willow Campground (WY) 4.4/5 16 $20
Deep Creek Campground, Medicine Bow-Routt 4.2/5 11 $20
Silver Lake Campground (WY) 3.9/5 17 $20
Bow River Campground (WY) 3.8/5 13 $14
NORTH FORK (WY) 3.8/5 57 $20–$34
Pine Campground (WY) 7 Free

National Parks Near Rock River

7 national parks and monuments found near Rock River.

ParkTypeFee
Curt Gowdy State Park State Park Free
Fort Fred Steele State Park Free
Glendo Reservoir State Park State Park Free
Pearl Lake State Park State Park Free
Platte River Crossing State Park Free
Seminoe Reservoir State Park State Park Free
Steamboat Lake State Park State Park Free

Trails Near Rock River

64 trails found near Rock River.

TrailMilesSurfaceHikeBikeHorse
QUEALY RESERVOIR SPUR 11.7 NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL
ROCK CREEK TRAIL 11.1 NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL Yes
LITTLE LARAMIE TRAIL SYSTEM 6.3 NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL Yes
TIE HACK 4.6 NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL Yes
SHEEP LAKE 4.4 NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL Yes
CORNER MOUNTAIN TRAIL SYSTEM 4.2 NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL Yes Yes
QUEALY LAKE TRAIL 3.9 NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL Yes
LIBBY CREEK 3.8 NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL Yes
TRAIL CREEK 3.5 NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL Yes
FRENCH CREEK CANYON 3.5 NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL Yes
LOST-GLACIER LAKES 3.4 NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL Yes
MEDICINE BOW PEAK TRAIL 3.3 NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL Yes
NORTH FORK 3.2 NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL Yes
HARDEN/RD115 ATV 3.1 NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL
SHEEP LAKE 2.9 NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL Yes
BARBER LAKE 2.9 NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL Yes
COW CREEK MOUNTAIN 2.7 NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL Yes
CAMPBELL LAKE ATV 2.6 NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL
MEADOW FALLS TRAIL 2.4 NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL Yes
TIPPLE TRAIL 2.1 NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL Yes
MULLISON ATV 2.0 NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL
DEEP LAKE 1.9 NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL Yes
LOOKOUT MOUNTAIN TRAIL 1.9 NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL Yes
CRATER LAKE TRAIL 1.9 NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL Yes
DIPPER LAKE 1.9 NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL Yes
LAKES TRAIL 1.7 NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL Yes
FRENCH CREEK CANYON 1.6 NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL Yes
GAP LAKES 1.5 NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL Yes
SILVER LAKE TRAIL 1.5 NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL Yes
GAP LAKES 1.4 NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL Yes
SHELF LAKES TRAIL 1.3 NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL Yes
SHEEP MT NORTH ACCESS 1.3 NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL Yes
MEDICINE BOW PEAK TRAIL 1.2 NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL Yes
COW CREEK MOUNTAIN 1.2 NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL Yes
SHEEP MT NORTH ACCESS 1.2 NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL Yes
SHEEP MT NORTH ACCESS 1.1 NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL Yes
SHEEP MOUNTAIN 1.0 NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL Yes
COW CREEK MOUNTAIN 0.9 NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL Yes
LOOKOUT MOUNTAIN TRAIL 0.9 NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL Yes
CAMPBELL LAKE ATV SPUR 1C 0.9 NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL
MEDICINE BOW PEAK TRAIL 0.8 IMPORTED LOOSE MATERIAL Yes
NORTH FORK 0.8 NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL Yes
HEART LAKE TRAIL 0.8 NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL Yes
DEEP LAKE 0.8 NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL Yes
SHEEP LAKE 0.7 NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL Yes
MINERS CABIN 0.6 NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL Yes
SHEEP LAKE 0.5 NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL Yes
STUD CREEK TRAIL 0.5 NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL Yes
VAGNER LAKE TRAIL 0.4 NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL Yes
COW CREEK MOUNTAIN 0.4 NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL Yes
NORTH FORK 0.4 NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL Yes
NORTH FORK CG CONNECTOR 0.3 NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL Yes
LAKE MARIE TRAIL 0.3 AC- ASPHALT Yes
LAKE MARIE TRAIL 0.3 AC- ASPHALT Yes
LAKE MARIE FALLS TRAIL 0.3 NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL Yes
SHEEP LAKE 0.2 NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL Yes
VAGNER LAKE TRAIL 0.2 NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL Yes
SHEEP LAKE 0.2 NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL Yes
COW CREEK MOUNTAIN 0.1 NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL Yes
LAKES TRAIL 0.1 NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL Yes
RALPH HESSON INTERP. 0.0 IMPORTED COMPACTED MATERIAL Yes
LAKES TRAIL 0.0 NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL Yes
LAKES TRAIL 0.0 NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL Yes
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Gas Stations in Rock River

1 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

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Cell Towers in Rock River

AddressStructure TypeHeight (ft)
NW 1/4 of SE 1/4 SEC 15, TWN 20, RGE 76W (109051)GTOWER57
NW 1/4 of SE 1/4 SEC 15, TWN 20, RGE 76W (109051)GTOWER57

Fire Stations in Rock River

NameAddressTypeActive FirefightersVolunteersPhone
Rock River Volunteer Fire Department321 AVE DVolunteer307-378-2388

Power Plants Near Rock River

NameTypePrimary FuelCapacity (MW)Status
HIGH PLAINSONSHORE WIND TURBINE221115-106.0OP
MCFADDEN RIDGEONSHORE WIND TURBINE221115-106.0OP
ROCK RIVER I LLCONSHORE WIND TURBINE221115-106.1OP
FOOTE CREEK IVONSHORE WIND TURBINE221115-106.2RE
FOOTE CREEK IIIONSHORE WIND TURBINE221115-106.2RE
FOOTE CREEK IIONSHORE WIND TURBINE221115-106.2RE

Bridges in Rock River

LocationTypeKindYear BuiltLength (ft)Daily TrafficCondition
Stringer/Multi-beamSteel continuous1997141898G
SlabConcrete continuous196684192F
Stringer/Multi-beamSteel continuous1983255192F

Airports Near Rock River

7 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Laramie Regional AirportLARMedium Airport
A Bar A Ranch AirstripSmall Airport
Cedar Creek Ranch AirportSmall Airport
Ellis Ranch AirportSmall Airport
Medicine Bow AirportSmall Airport
Robbins AirportSmall Airport
Rock & A Hard Place Ranch AirportSmall Airport

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Frequently Asked Questions About Rock River

What is the population of Rock River?

Rock River has a population of 254 residents and is located in Wyoming. The population density is 109 people per square mile, spread across 2.3 square miles. The median age of residents is 29.7 years, which is younger than the national median of 38.9 years. The population is 35% female and 65% male.

Is Rock River expensive to live in?

Rock River is more affordable than the national average, with a cost of living index of 92.7 / below the baseline of 100. The median household income is $62,750, 16% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $128,300 (54% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $1,558 per month, above the national average of $1,163. The home price-to-income ratio is 2x, indicating housing is reasonably affordable relative to local income levels.

Is Rock River safe?

Rock River is considered a very safe city with a violent crime rate of 150 per 100,000 residents, well below the national average of 380. Property crime occurs at a rate of 2,201 per 100,000 (above the national average). Overall, Rock River receives a safety grade of F based on combined crime data.

What is the weather like in Rock River?

Rock River has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 42°F (6°C). Winter temperatures average 21°F in January, while summers reach an average of 67°F in July. The area receives 316 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 11.2 inches, with 51.7 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median Air Quality Index (AQI) of 34.

How is the job market in Rock River?

The job market in Rock River is very strong, with unemployment at just 0.0% / well below the national rate of 3.6%. The average weekly wage is $1,036. There are 1,666 business establishments in the area, including 117 restaurants and food service locations. The average commute time is 33 minutes, and 7.4% of workers work from home.

How much does housing cost in Rock River?

The median home value in Rock River is $128,300. Zillow estimates the typical home value at $169,769. For renters, the median monthly rent is $1,558. Fair market rent is $824 for a 1-bedroom and $1,044 for a 2-bedroom apartment. The homeownership rate is 46.7%. The average annual property tax is $4,410.

How are the schools in Rock River?

Schools in Rock River score 6.7 out of 10 on standardized testing, near the national average. 43.9% of adults in Rock River hold a bachelor's degree or higher, above the national average of 33.7%. 100.0% have completed high school. 16.2% hold a graduate or professional degree.

How healthy is Rock River?

The obesity rate in Rock River is 26.9% (below the national rate of 32.1%). 9.6% of adults are smokers. 14.4% are physically inactive. 21.9% of residents report depression. 7.5% lack health insurance. 93.5% of residents have access to exercise opportunities. The primary care physician ratio is 1:1,254.

What is transportation like in Rock River?

The average commute in Rock River is 33 minutes, longer than the national average of 28 minutes. 85.3% of workers drive alone to work, and 7.4% work from home.

What are the demographics of Rock River?

The racial and ethnic makeup of Rock River is 86.6% White. 96.1% of residents speak only English at home, while 3.9% speak Spanish. 4.4% of the population are military veterans. 10.8% of residents have a disability. 95.5% have health insurance coverage.

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