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Superior, WY

Full City Profile · Wyoming · Sweetwater County County

2.6 /5.0
C+ Fair
214 Population 191/sq mi density
$95,500 Median Income $31,182 per capita
44°F Avg Temperature 322 sunny days/yr
274 Violent Crime/100K 2,210 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.6 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
4.9 / 5.0
$95,500 median income, 0.0% unemployment
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
274 violent crimes/100K
D
Education
1.9 / 5.0
11.5% bachelor's degree or higher

Superior, WY

At a Glance

Median Income
$95,500
27% above
$31,182 per capita
Violent Crime
274/100K
28% below
2,210/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
11.5%
66% below
93.6% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
100% below
0.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
35.8%
12% above
15.5% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
44°F
322 sunny days/yr

How Superior Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
127%
Poverty
0%
Bachelor's
34%
Unemployment
0%
Crime
72%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Superior a Good Place to Live?

C+
2.6 / 5.0 — Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Superior residents earn a median household income of $95,500 , which is 27% above the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $31,182. The unemployment rate stands at 0.0% (100% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 1,732 business establishments, including 123 restaurants.

Safety & Crime

Superior 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

11.5% of adults in Superior hold a bachelor's degree or higher (66% below the national average). 93.6% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.7/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Superior has an average annual temperature of 44°F (7°C). Winters average 22°F in January while summers reach 68°F in July. The area gets 322 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 7.3 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 34.

Data Overview

People

Population214
Median Age43.7 yrs
Density191/mi²
Male / Female52% / 48%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans4.1%

Economy

A+
Median Income$95,500
Per Capita$31,182
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$4,010M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,313

Housing

Home Value
Rent
Ownership82.4%
Zillow$75,202
Housing Units130
Rent Burden22.4%

Crime

F
Violent274/100K
Property2,210/100K

Health

Obesity35.8%
Diabetes9.8%
Smoking15.5%
Heart Disease5.6%
Premature Death10,210/100K

Climate

Avg Temp44°F
Sunny Days322/yr
Rain7.3 in/yr
AQI34 (Good)
Elevation6,889 ft

Education

D
Bachelor's+11.5%
High School+93.6%
Graduate+4.9%
School Score5.7/10

Community

2024 VoteR 76% / D 23%
Commute36 min
Broadband68.0%
Internet Speed51 Mbps
EV Stations8
Libraries10

Did You Know?

The median home in Superior was built in 1950.
23.7% work from home.
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.
14.1% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
There are 123 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 12 fatal vehicle crashes.