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Rock Springs, WY

Founded 1888Sweetwater CountyElev. 1,947 m
Population
23,229
Median home
$245,600
Disaster risk
Very Low
Public schools
11
Sex offenders
3

Overview

About Rock Springs

Rock Springs is a city in Wyoming with about 23,229 residents. Rock Springs was founded in 1888 and sits in Sweetwater County. The median age is 35.8 and the median household income is $73,307. Homes carry a median value of $245,600, and about 72% of residents own where they live. White residents make up the largest share of the population (74.6%). Around 21% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and the typical commute runs about 20 minutes.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (5-year).

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Who lives here

Demographics

Population
23,229
Median age
35.8
Median household income
$73,307
Per-capita income
$41,882
Poverty rate
15.7%
High-school grad or higher
91.7%
Bachelor's degree or higher
21.4%
Unemployment
5%
Avg. commute
19.6 min
Work from home
1.9%
Residents by race & ethnicity
White74.6%
Hispanic or Latino17.4%
Black2%
Asian0.9%
Workforce by occupation
Management, business, science & arts33%
Natural resources, construction & maintenance19.9%
Sales & office18.3%
Service16.8%
Production, transportation & material moving11.9%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (5-year).

Housing

Property report

Median home value
$245,600
Median gross rent
$943/mo
Owner-occupied
71.8%
Median year built
1980
Households
9,335
Avg. household size
2.45

Area-level figures. Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS (5-year). Parcel-level records coming next.

Education

Schools

Schools: Average

Rock Springs has 11 public schools — 5 elementary, 3 middle, 2 high.

Student proficiency · grade 8, 1 school
Reading62%
Math54%

% of students at or above proficient on state assessments.

Black Butte High SchoolHighGrades 9–12
Rock Springs High SchoolHighGrades 9–12
Eastside ElementaryMiddleGrades 4–6
Pilot Butte ElementaryMiddleGrades 4–6
Rock Springs Junior HighMiddleGrades 7–8
Desert View ElementaryElementary
Northpark ElementaryElementary
Sage ElementaryElementary
Stagecoach ElementaryElementary
Walnut ElementaryElementary
Roosevelt Learning CenterOtherGrades 1–12

Public schools + grade-8 proficiency. Source: U.S. Dept. of Education (NCES directory + EDFacts assessments), via Urban Institute.

Safety

Crime

violent crime51% below national
Rock Springs189
Wyoming204
United States386
↓ 1% lower than 2019
2019–2023
property crime20% below national
Rock Springs1,571
Wyoming1,581
United States1,952
↑ 17% higher than 2019
2019–2023

Rate per 100,000 residents/year, Rock Springs Police Department, 2023. Source: FBI UCR/NIBRS (Crime Data Explorer).

Environment

Environmental hazards

Toxic-release sites and regulated facilities in and around Rock Springs.

Data source being added: U.S. EPA — Toxics Release Inventory (public). We show real, sourced figures only — never estimates.

Risk

Natural disaster risk

Very Low
Top hazards · Sweetwater County
Winter weatherRelatively High
LandslideRelatively Moderate
Cold waveRelatively Low
EarthquakeRelatively Low
LightningRelatively Low
Riverine floodingRelatively Low

County-level natural-hazard risk. Source: FEMA National Risk Index.

Context

Neighborhood info

Rock Springs is in Sweetwater County — see county-wide risk, demographics, and registry.

Rock Springs was founded in 1888 and sits in Sweetwater County. Elevation ~1,947 m.

Population trend
25K023,22918702024
Map of Rock Springs
Rock Springs, WY
Where Rock Springs is
CheyenneCasperGilletteLaramieRock SpringsSheridan
Historic places

11 on the National Register of Historic Places.

Gras HouseRock Springs Elks' Lodge No. 624Our Lady Sorrows Catholic ChurchSlovenski DomTaliaferro HouseSaints Cyril and Methodius Catholic Church and RectoryVienna SaloonCity Hall
Notable people from Rock Springs
Paul GosarMickey DanielsEdward D. CrippaTeno RoncalioBoyd DowlerAdam ArchuletaFlorabel MuirJack SnowTodd ParrTony Berti
People searches in Rock Springs
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Nearby cities
Green River (14 mi)Lyman (59 mi)Mountain View (62 mi)Kemmerer (70 mi)Lander (89 mi)Evanston (93 mi)

Registered sex offenders in Rock Springs, WY (3)

Public sex-offender registry records for Rock Springs, Wyoming.

Angel Elisabeth King, 46
Rock Springs · 82901
AKA Angel Elisabeth Oulman, Angel Elisabeth Gipfert
Robert Lee Miller, 50
Rock Springs · Sweetwater County · 82901
AKA Robert Miller
Jonathan Andrew White, 35
Rock Springs · 82901
AKA Johnathan Andrew White, Jonathan A White

Source: Dru Sjodin National Sex Offender Public Website (NSOPW) and state registries. Public record. This information is provided for public awareness. Using it to harass, threaten, or discriminate against any registrant, or for any purpose prohibited by law, is illegal. Verify against the official registry record before relying on it.

Common questions

Rock Springs — frequently asked

What is the population of Rock Springs, Wyoming?
Rock Springs has a population of about 23,229, according to the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (5-year).
What is the average home value in Rock Springs?
The median home value in Rock Springs is $245,600, and the median gross rent is $943/month (U.S. Census ACS).
Is Rock Springs safe? What is the crime rate?
Rock Springs Police Department reported a violent-crime rate of about 189 per 100,000 residents in 2023 — lower than the U.S. rate of 386. Source: FBI UCR/NIBRS.
What natural-disaster risks does Rock Springs face?
FEMA's National Risk Index rates Sweetwater County as "Very Low" overall, with top hazards including winter weather, landslide, cold wave.
How many schools are in Rock Springs?
Rock Springs has 11 public schools (5 elementary, 3 middle, 2 high). Source: U.S. Dept. of Education, NCES.
How many registered sex offenders are in Rock Springs?
Public registry data lists 3 registered sex offenders in or near Rock Springs. This is neighborhood-safety information from the public state registry.
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