City safety & data profile

Rock SpringsWY

Rock Springs, WY is a 24K-resident city in Sweetwater County with a median household income of $69,168.

Sweetwater County, Wyoming. Federal health, economic, and safety indicators for Rock Springs, drawn from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey, CDC PLACES, and CMS Hospital Compare. Rock Springs has a population larger than 53% of the 4,640 U.S. cities Areazine tracks, a median home value of $256,200, and 1 hospital serving the surrounding area.

Data updated 2026-07-20

24K
Population
Top 47%
By size
$69,168
Median income
$256,200
Median home
16.1%
Poverty rate

The read on Rock Springs

Rock Springs posts a median household income higher than 36% of U.S. cities Areazine tracks, where 1 hospital serves the Rock Springs area.

Top 64%
by median income, US cities
1
hospital in & near Rock Springs

Where Rock Springs income ranks nationally

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

$69,168 Bottom 36% higher than 36% 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%). This entry sits in this band. $80,000–$100,000: 768 places Areazine profiles (20%). Above this entry. $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 Rock Springs, WY beyond the headline numbers

Rock Springs sits inside Sweetwater County, Wyoming, at roughly 41.59°N, -109.20°W. Population 23,962, $69,168 median household income. Median home value $256,200, median rent $928. Poverty rate 16.1%, read against that income figure since two cities on the same median can differ underneath it.

CDC PLACES: Rock Springs's highest-prevalence health measure is short sleep duration at 38.5%, then obesity at 36.4%. 1 hospital in/around Rock Springs, 0 with an ER.

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

Population
23,962
Rock Springs
Median Income
$69,168
Near average
Median Home Value
$256,200
+13% vs avg
Median Age
35.9
years

10-Year Trends 2013–2024

County-level trend (Sweetwater County) - Rock Springs'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 Rock Springs, WY
IndicatorValue
Median Rent
$928/mo
Poverty Rate
16.1% +13% vs avg
Unemployment 5.2%
Bachelor's Degree+ 21.9%
Work From Home 3.3%
Public Transit 2%

Population

White 80.1%
African American 2.4%
Asian 0.6%

Health Profile 15 measures

Health Indicators

Short Sleep Duration
38.5%
Obesity
36.4%
High Blood Pressure
29.4%
Physical Inactivity
27.3%
Frequent Mental Distress
18.1%
Binge Drinking
17.1%
Current Smoking
16.5%
Lack of Health Insurance
14.6%
Frequent Physical Distress
14%
Current Asthma
10.6%

Preventive Care

Dental Visit 59.6%
Annual Checkup 67.7%

Other Measures

Diabetes
10.6%
Coronary Heart Disease
5.8%
Stroke
3.1%

Frequently Asked Questions 6

What is the population of Rock Springs, WY? ▼
Rock Springs, WY has a population of 23,962 people, located in Sweetwater County, Wyoming.
What is the median household income in Rock Springs? ▼
The median household income in Rock Springs, WY is $69,168 per year, per the U.S. Census ACS. The poverty rate is 16.1%.
What is the median home value in Rock Springs? ▼
The median home value in Rock Springs, WY is $256,200. Median rent is $928/month.
What are the top health concerns in Rock Springs? ▼
The top health indicators in Rock Springs include Short Sleep Duration (38.5%), Obesity (36.4%), High Blood Pressure (29.4%). Data from CDC PLACES.
How many hospitals are in Rock Springs? ▼
Rock Springs has 1 hospital. 0 have emergency departments.
What is the median age in Rock Springs? ▼
The median age in Rock Springs, WY is 35.9 years. 21.9% of residents have a bachelor's degree or higher.

Safety Context

Rock Springs, WY is located in Sweetwater County, Wyoming. With a population of 24K and a $69,168 median household income, the community faces health challenges including short sleep duration and obesity. Residents have access to 1 hospital. Safety alerts for the Rock Springs area are monitored from federal and state agencies including FEMA, NOAA, FDA, and CPSC.

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Nearby Cities 8

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Using Rock Springs's profile

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

  • Check live recalls, weather and hazard alerts scoped to the Rock Springs area before relying on national headlines. Check your area
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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.

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