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Rock Springs, WY

Rock Springs, WY.

Population: 27,198 (Census ACS)

The typical home value in Rock Springs, WY is $292,710 — down 1.8% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $315,750 after a median 41 days on market. Typical rent runs $1,172/month. 10 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Very Low, with winter weather, landslide the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 7.3% below the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$292,710

Typical home value

-1.8%

1-year change

41

Median days on market

Very Low

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Typical home value
$292,710
1-year appreciation
-1.8%
3-year appreciation
+8.2%
5-year appreciation
+20.4%
10-year appreciation
+29.9%
Peak value since 2000 (Sep 2025)
$298,847
House Price Index (state)
573.2 (+3.2% YoY)

Sources: home value index (ZIP-level) · FHFA House Price Index (state-level)

Market activity

Median sale price
$315,750
Median list price
$274,300
Median price per sqft
$154
1-year sale-price change
+0.2%
Median days on market
41 days
Homes sold (recent period)
78
For-sale inventory
101
Sale-to-list ratio
98.2%
Active listings
81
1-year forecast
+1.3%
Days to pending
73 days
New listings (monthly)
23

Source: recent area sales and market data (ZIP-level)

Rents

Typical rent
$1,172/mo
1-year rent change
-0.3%
Studio fair-market rent
$779/mo
1BR fair-market rent
$877/mo
2BR fair-market rent
$999/mo
3BR fair-market rent
$1,275/mo
4BR fair-market rent
$1,670/mo

Sources: market rent index (ZIP-level) · HUD Fair Market Rents (metro/county-level, 40th-percentile regulatory reference)

Affordability

Cost of living index (Below Average)
92.7 (100 = US avg)
Electricity rate (state-level)
13.4¢/kWh
Natural gas rate (state-level)
$11.70/MCF
30-year mortgage rate (national)
7.40%
15-year mortgage rate (national)
6.73%

Sources: BEA Regional Price Parities (metro/state-level) · EIA energy rates (state-level) · Freddie Mac PMMS (national)

Schools

Total schools
10
Elementary schools
4
Middle schools
3
High schools
2
Avg student-teacher ratio
15.0 : 1
School districts serving the area
Sweetwater County School District #1, BOCES 5
Schools include
Rock Springs High School, Rock Springs Junior High, Pilot Butte Elementary, Desert View Elementary, Walnut Elementary

Source: NCES school directory, 2024-25 (school-address-based)

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Very Low
Top hazards (county)
winter weather, landslide
Notable hazard ratings (county)
winter weather: Relatively High · landslide: Relatively Moderate · cold wave: Relatively Low · wildfire: Relatively Low · lightning: Relatively Low · earthquake: Relatively Low
Most common flood zone among NFIP claims
Zone AE
NFIP flood claims on record
20
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 56% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
22.6%
Radon potential (county)
High radon potential — EPA Zone 1 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
None
Flood zones vary by property. Look up a specific address on the FEMA Flood Map Service Center.
EPA recommends radon testing for every home regardless of zone.

Sources: FEMA National Risk Index (county-level) · FEMA NFIP flood-insurance claims (ZIP-level) · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (county-level) · EPA radon zones + Superfund NPL

Climate (30-year normals)

Average annual temperature
45.0°F
Average high
59.0°F
Average low
31.0°F
Annual precipitation
10.4 in
Annual snowfall
31.3 in
USDA plant hardiness zone
5b (extreme annual low -15 to -10°F)

Sources: NOAA Climate Normals (30-year, nearest-station) · USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map (2023)

Air quality

Air quality rating
Good
Median AQI (annual)
44
Days with Good air quality
266
Days with Moderate air quality
91
Highest AQI recorded (year)
118

Source: EPA annual air quality index (county-level)

Walkability & transit

Walkability index
8.7 / 20
Transit service frequency
-99,999
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
7,630
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
6,260

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
1
Nearest national park
Oregon National Historic Trail (54 mi)
Airports within 30 mi
3
Nearest airport
Southwest Wyoming Regional Airport (RKS) (16 mi)
Nearest major airport
Southwest Wyoming Regional Airport (RKS) (16 mi)
Hospitals in or near this ZIP
1
Hospitals include
MEMORIAL HOSPITAL SWEETWATER COUNTY
Solar radiation rating
Good (4.6 kWh/m²/day)

Sources: National Park Service · FAA airport data · CMS hospital data (same ZIP, else within ~40 mi) · DOE/NREL (proximity-based)

Migration

Net migration (county)
-31 tax filers

Source: IRS SOI county-to-county migration (county-level; published with a multi-year lag)

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1982
Housing built before 1970
24.3%
Housing built 2000 or later
27.3%
Median annual property tax
$1,495
Mean commute to work
23 min
Households with broadband internet
69.9%

Source: Census ACS 5-year estimates (ZIP-level)

Employment & development

Total county employment
16,089
Average weekly wage
$1,408
Top industries (by employment)
Accommodation & Food, Health Care, Construction
Annual residential building permits (county)
35

Sources: BLS QCEW (county-level) · Census Building Permits (county-level)

How it compares

Rock SpringsState medianUS median
Typical home value$292,710$352,257$288,527
Median sale price$315,750$381,000$325,000
Median days on market41 days71 days51 days
Typical rent$1,172/mo$1,361/mo$1,809/mo
Median annual property tax$1,495$1,537$2,006

State and US medians are computed across all US ZIP codes with sufficient public-data coverage, from the same sources as the figures above.

Area data compiled from public government, academic, and industry research feeds. Data sources →

Common questions

What is the typical home value in Rock Springs, WY?
$292,710.
What is the median sale price in Rock Springs, WY?
$315,750.
How long do homes take to sell in Rock Springs, WY?
Median days on market: 41 days.
What is typical rent in Rock Springs, WY?
Typical rent: $1,172/month.
What is the natural-hazard risk in Rock Springs, WY?
Overall risk: Very Low (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: winter weather, landslide.
Is Rock Springs, WY in a flood zone?
Flood zones vary by property within Rock Springs, WY. 20 FEMA flood-insurance (NFIP) claims are on record; the most common zone among them is AE. Check a specific address on the FEMA Flood Map Service Center.
What is the wildfire risk in Rock Springs, WY?
Risk to homes is higher than 56% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in Rock Springs, WY?
High radon potential — EPA Zone 1 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near Rock Springs, WY?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve Rock Springs, WY?
10 schools (4 elementary, 3 middle, 2 high) (NCES, 2024-25).
Is Rock Springs, WY walkable?
Walkability index: 8.7/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the air quality in Rock Springs, WY?
Good. Median AQI: 44. (EPA AQI).
What is the cost of living in Rock Springs, WY?
Regional Price Parity: 92.7 (100 = US average) (Below Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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