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Crime in Rock Springs summary. We use data from the FBI to determine the crime rates in Rock Springs. Key points include:
There were 320 total crimes in Rock Springs in the last reporting year.
The overall crime rate per 100,000 people in Rock Springs is 1,404.9 / 100k people.
The violent crime rate per 100,000 people in Rock Springs is 127.3 / 100k people.
The property crime rate per 100,000 people in Rock Springs is 1,277.5 / 100k people.
Overall, crime in Rock Springs is -33.71% below the national average.
Total Crimes
Below National Average
Crime In Rock Springs Comparison Table
| Statistic | Count Raw |
Rock Springs / 100k People |
Wyoming / 100k People |
National / 100k People |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Crimes Per 100K | 320 | 1,404.9 | 1,435.3 | 2,119.2 |
| Violent Crime | 29 | 127.3 | 203.4 | 359.0 |
| Murder | 1 | 4.4 | 2.4 | 5.0 |
| Robbery | 0 | 0.0 | 7.1 | 61.0 |
| Aggravated Assault | 23 | 101.0 | 135.8 | 256.0 |
| Property Crime | 291 | 1,277.5 | 1,231.9 | 1,760.0 |
| Burglary | 35 | 153.7 | 171.2 | 229.0 |
| Larceny | 229 | 1,005.4 | 954.5 | 1,272.0 |
| Car Theft | 27 | 118.5 | 106.2 | 259.0 |
Source: FBI Uniform Crime Reporting (2024)
Cost of living in Rock Springs summary. We use data on the cost of living to determine how expensive it is to live in Rock Springs. Real estate prices drive most of the variance in cost of living around Wyoming. Key points include:
The cost of living in Rock Springs is 101 with 100 being average.
The cost of living in Rock Springs is 1.0x higher than the national average.
The median home value in Rock Springs is $287,178.
The median income in Rock Springs is $69,168.
Rock Springs's Overall Cost Of Living
Higher Than The National Average
Cost Of Living In Rock Springs Comparison Table
| Living Expense | Rock Springs | Wyoming | National Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 101 | 101 | 100 |
| Services | 100 | 99 | 100 |
| Groceries | 98 | 97 | 100 |
| Health | 106 | 102 | 100 |
| Housing | 102 | 101 | 100 |
| Transportation | 101 | 104 | 100 |
| Utilities | 102 | 98 | 100 |
Source: Cost of living index, normalized to US average = 100
Rock Springs, WY Weather
The average high in Rock Springs is 57.7° and the average low is 30.2°.
There are 27.4 days of precipitation each year.
Expect an average of 9.7 inches of precipitation each year with 41.6 inches of snow.
| Stat | Rock Springs |
|---|---|
| Average Annual High | 57.7 |
| Average Annual Low | 30.2 |
| Annual Precipitation Days | 27.4 |
| Average Annual Precipitation | 9.7 |
| Average Annual Snowfall | 41.6 |
Average High
Days of Rain
Source: NOAA climate normals (30-year)
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Population 11,581
Rock Springs Demographics And Statistics
Population over time in Rock Springs
The current population in Rock Springs is 23,127. The population has increased 5.0% from 2010.
| Year | Population | % Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 23,127 | -0.4% |
| 2023 | 23,229 | -0.6% |
| 2022 | 23,361 | -0.6% |
| 2021 | 23,505 | 1.1% |
| 2020 | 23,238 | -0.3% |
| 2019 | 23,319 | -1.3% |
| 2018 | 23,633 | -0.8% |
| 2017 | 23,820 | -0.6% |
| 2016 | 23,967 | 0.4% |
| 2015 | 23,869 | 0.8% |
| 2014 | 23,684 | 0.6% |
| 2013 | 23,534 | 1.8% |
| 2012 | 23,125 | 2.4% |
| 2011 | 22,576 | 2.5% |
| 2010 | 22,017 | - |
Race / Ethnicity in Rock Springs
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Rock Springs is:
75.0% White with 17,343 White residents.
2.3% African American with 531 African American residents.
0.7% American Indian with 153 American Indian residents.
0.6% Asian with 128 Asian residents.
0.0% Hawaiian with 3 Hawaiian residents.
1.0% Other with 241 Other residents.
3.4% Two Or More with 794 Two Or More residents.
17.0% Hispanic with 3,934 Hispanic residents.
| Race | Rock Springs | WY | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 75.0% | 81.4% | 57.4% |
| African American | 2.3% | 0.8% | 11.9% |
| American Indian | 0.7% | 1.6% | 0.5% |
| Asian | 0.6% | 0.8% | 5.9% |
| Hawaiian | 0.0% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Other | 1.0% | 0.7% | 0.6% |
| Two Or More | 3.4% | 4.0% | 4.3% |
| Hispanic | 17.0% | 10.7% | 19.3% |
Gender in Rock Springs
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Rock Springs is 48.1% female with 11,133 female residents.
Rock Springs is 51.9% male with 11,993 male residents.
| Gender | Rock Springs | WY | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 48.1% | 48.9% | 50.5% |
| Male | 51.9% | 51.1% | 49.5% |
Highest level of educational attainment in Rock Springs for adults over 25
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3.0% of adults in Rock Springs completed < 9th grade.
6.0% of adults in Rock Springs completed 9-12th grade.
29.0% of adults in Rock Springs completed high school / ged.
27.0% of adults in Rock Springs completed some college.
13.0% of adults in Rock Springs completed associate's degree.
16.0% of adults in Rock Springs completed bachelor's degree.
4.0% of adults in Rock Springs completed master's degree.
1.0% of adults in Rock Springs completed professional degree.
1.0% of adults in Rock Springs completed doctorate degree.
| Education | Rock Springs | WY | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| < 9th Grade | 3.0% | 2.0% | 4.0% |
| 9-12th Grade | 6.0% | 4.0% | 6.0% |
| High School / GED | 29.0% | 28.0% | 26.0% |
| Some College | 27.0% | 24.0% | 19.0% |
| Associate's Degree | 13.0% | 12.0% | 9.0% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 16.0% | 19.0% | 22.0% |
| Master's Degree | 4.0% | 8.0% | 10.0% |
| Professional Degree | 1.0% | 2.0% | 2.0% |
| Doctorate Degree | 1.0% | 1.0% | 2.0% |
Household Income For Rock Springs, Wyoming
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6.0% of households in Rock Springs earn Less than $10,000.
3.8% of households in Rock Springs earn $10,000 to $14,999.
5.1% of households in Rock Springs earn $15,000 to $24,999.
10.8% of households in Rock Springs earn $25,000 to $34,999.
10.3% of households in Rock Springs earn $35,000 to $49,999.
18.0% of households in Rock Springs earn $50,000 to $74,999.
11.8% of households in Rock Springs earn $75,000 to $99,999.
18.2% of households in Rock Springs earn $100,000 to $149,999.
8.5% of households in Rock Springs earn $150,000 to $199,999.
7.5% of households in Rock Springs earn $200,000 or more.
| Income | Rock Springs | WY | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 | 6.0% | 4.5% | 5.0% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 3.8% | 3.1% | 3.4% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 | 5.1% | 6.7% | 6.3% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 10.8% | 7.4% | 6.6% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 10.3% | 10.6% | 10.1% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 18.0% | 17.0% | 15.5% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 11.8% | 13.7% | 12.6% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 18.2% | 18.9% | 17.5% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 8.5% | 9.5% | 9.6% |
| $200,000 or more | 7.5% | 8.5% | 13.4% |
Source: U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (2024)
