An outdoor lover's paradise, Rock Springs is just three hours from Salt Lake City. The nearby Green River and Flaming Gorge National Recreation Area in Sweetwater County earned the city a spot on Livability.com's Top 10 Best Cities for Water Activities list. Home of Wyoming’s Big Show and several rodeo events, the city also has thriving energy industry that is a major contributor to its growing job market.
Why Rock Springs is a Great Place to Live
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The Sweetwater County area is the starting point for great adventures.
Family-Friendly Activities in Rock Springs, WY
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An expanding school system and plenty of family activities meet the needs of the area's growing population of children.
Best Places to Eat in Rock Springs, WY
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There's a little taste of everything with the wide array of food options in Rock Springs, WY.
Flaming Gorge National Recreation Area in Rock Springs, WY
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Enclosed by bright red canyon walls and green rolling hills lies one of the best trout fishing destinations in the country.
Rock Springs, WY City Profile
Quick Facts
| Population | 23,869 |
| Median Age | 32 |
| Median Household Income | $69,667 |
| Median Home Price | $199,600 |
| Walkscore | 30 |
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Rock Springs, WY Demographics
Population By Gender
| Male | 52.5% | |
| Female | 47.5% |
Median Population
| Median Age | 32.1% |
| Age 18 Over | 73.1% |
| Age 21 Over | 69.3% |
| Age 62 Over | 12% |
| Age 65 Over | 9% |
Race
| Ethnicity White | 90.5% | |
| Ethnicity Black | 1.2% | |
| Ethnicity Asian | 1.4% | |
| Ethnicity Hawaiian | 1% | |
| Ethnicity Hispanic | 16.5% | |
| Ethnicity Indian | 0.3% | |
| Ethnicity Other | 1.5% |
The fishing here is absolutely phenomenal. We’ve got lake trout, brown trout, rainbow trout, all sorts of fish. It is absolutely a fisherman’s paradise.
Language
| English Only | 88.6% | |
| English Other | 11.4% |
Commute Types
| Walked | 1.8% | |
| Worked at Home | 1.9% | |
| Public Transportation | 2% | |
| Other Means | 0.9% | |
| Drove Alone | 75.3% | |
| Carpooled | 18.1% |