City safety & data profile

Green RiverWY

Green River, WY is a 12K-resident city in Sweetwater County with a median household income of $84,747.

Sweetwater County, Wyoming. Federal health, economic, and safety indicators for Green River, drawn from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey, CDC PLACES, and CMS Hospital Compare. Green River has a population larger than 15% of the 4,640 U.S. cities Areazine tracks, and a median home value of $263,400.

Data updated 2026-07-20

12K
Population
Top 85%
By size
$84,747
Median income
$263,400
Median home
9.3%
Poverty rate

The read on Green River

Green River posts a median household income higher than 55% of U.S. cities Areazine tracks.

Top 45%
by median income, US cities

Where Green River income ranks nationally

Median household income vs. every place Areazine profiles (place-level ACS)

$84,747 Top 45% higher than 55% of 3,889 places Areazine profiles

$0–$20,000: 0 places Areazine profiles (0%). Below this entry. $20,000–$40,000: 71 places Areazine profiles (2%). Below this entry. $40,000–$60,000: 788 places Areazine profiles (20%). Below this entry. $60,000–$80,000: 1,055 places Areazine profiles (27%). Below this entry. $80,000–$100,000: 768 places Areazine profiles (20%). This entry sits in this band. $100,000–$120,000: 515 places Areazine profiles (13%). Above this entry. $120,000–$140,000: 308 places Areazine profiles (8%). Above this entry. $140,000–$160,000: 171 places Areazine profiles (4%). Above this entry. $160,000–$180,000: 92 places Areazine profiles (2%). Above this entry. $180,000–$200,000: 47 places Areazine profiles (1%). Above this entry. $200,000–$220,000: 28 places Areazine profiles (1%). Above this entry. $220,000–$240,000: 18 places Areazine profiles (0%). Above this entry. $240,000–$260,000: 28 places Areazine profiles (1%). Above this entry. WY $0 $260,000 every profiled place, bucketed by value

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Source U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (place-level) · 2024 ACS 5-year

The quick read

Reading Green River, WY beyond the headline numbers

Green River sits inside Sweetwater County, Wyoming, at roughly 41.53°N, -109.47°W. Population 12,465, $84,747 median household income. Median home value $263,400, median rent $921. Poverty rate 9.3%, read against that income figure since two cities on the same median can differ underneath it.

CDC PLACES: Green River's highest-prevalence health measure is short sleep duration at 38.3%, then obesity at 35.6%.

Sources: U.S. Census ACS, CDC PLACES, CMS Hospital Compare, plus live alerts for Green River from FEMA, NOAA, FDA, and CPSC. Comparison bars benchmark each metric against the national reference.

Population
12,465
Green River
Median Income
$84,747
+25% vs avg
Median Home Value
$263,400
+16% vs avg
Median Age
37.2
years

10-Year Trends 2013–2024

County-level trend (Sweetwater County) - Green River's own historical series isn't separately published by the Census Bureau, so these year-over-year figures track the surrounding county, not the city alone.

20132024
Population
42K-7%
Median Income
$75,034+5%
Median Home Value
$251,400+42%
Poverty Rate
12.9%+14%
Unemployment
5.6%-13%

Economics

Economics indicators for Green River, WY
IndicatorValue
Median Rent
$921/mo
Poverty Rate
9.3% -35% vs avg
Unemployment 5.6%
Bachelor's Degree+ 23%
Work From Home 6.6%
Public Transit 5%

Population

White 83.7%
African American 0.1%
Asian 0.4%
Two or More Ethnicities 1.3%

Health Profile 15 measures

Health Indicators

Short Sleep Duration
38.3%
Obesity
35.6%
High Blood Pressure
30.8%
Physical Inactivity
25.7%
Frequent Mental Distress
16.9%
Binge Drinking
16.6%
Current Smoking
15.5%
Frequent Physical Distress
13.8%
Lack of Health Insurance
12.3%
Diabetes
10.8%

Preventive Care

Dental Visit 61.2%
Annual Checkup 69.7%

Other Measures

Current Asthma
10.6%
Coronary Heart Disease
6.1%
Stroke
3.2%

Frequently Asked Questions 5

What is the population of Green River, WY? ▼
Green River, WY has a population of 12,465 people, located in Sweetwater County, Wyoming.
What is the median household income in Green River? ▼
The median household income in Green River, WY is $84,747 per year, per the U.S. Census ACS. The poverty rate is 9.3%.
What is the median home value in Green River? ▼
The median home value in Green River, WY is $263,400. Median rent is $921/month.
What are the top health concerns in Green River? ▼
The top health indicators in Green River include Short Sleep Duration (38.3%), Obesity (35.6%), High Blood Pressure (30.8%). Data from CDC PLACES.
What is the median age in Green River? ▼
The median age in Green River, WY is 37.2 years. 23% of residents have a bachelor's degree or higher.

Safety Context

Green River, WY is located in Sweetwater County, Wyoming. With a population of 12K and a $84,747 median household income, the community faces health challenges including short sleep duration and obesity. Safety alerts for the Green River area are monitored from federal and state agencies including FEMA, NOAA, FDA, and CPSC.

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Using Green River's profile

Use this as a starting research checklist, not a verdict on whether to live here.

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Population and economics (income, home value, poverty, education) are place-level U.S. Census ACS; health is CDC PLACES; hospital counts reflect facilities in and around the city.

Data Sources

All data on this page comes from official U.S. government sources. Population and economic data from the Census Bureau American Community Survey (2024 5-year estimates, place geography). Health data from the CDC PLACES program (2023). Hospital ratings from CMS Hospital Compare (2024). Climate data from NOAA. Education data from NCES. Cost of living from Bureau of Economic Analysis. Crime statistics, where referenced on Areazine, originate from the FBI Crime Data Explorer. Housing market figures referenced on Areazine come from HUD Fair Market Rents. Census economics and population are at place geography; some health and hospital indicators are reported at the county level (Sweetwater County) where that is the smallest published unit.

Every figure on Areazine is published directly from official U.S. government sources, no number is typed in by an editor. City demographic and health figures are compiled directly from U.S. Census, CDC, and CMS releases, updated quarterly within 30 days of upstream release. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error. Data current as of 2026.