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Rawlins, WY

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Rawlins, WY

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Demographics

Predominantly WhiteSimpson's Diversity Index: 46
Population8,217
Foreign Born4.3%
Population Density996people per mi²
Median Age38.1 yrs
Demographics Trajectory
StableSince 2010, this city has held a relatively stable population and racial composition.
Current Race / Ethnicity Breakdown
Population Trends

Quality of Life

Overall Quality Of Life
A
Great

A high quality of life with strong walkability, manageable living costs, healthy neighborhood signals, and solid amenity access.

Quality of Life blends cost of living, nearby amenities, socioeconomic signals, and neighborhood character. City-level scores represent the whole municipality; individual neighborhoods can differ.

Cost of Living

72/100

28% below national average

A+

The Real Cost of Living in Rawlins, Wyoming

TierIndividualFamily (4)
Survival $13k$25k
Comfortable $40k$59k
Luxury $109k+$168k+
Elite (Top 5%) $128k+$198k+
Affordability Ratio

119%

The Hood Index™

A metric tracking the socioeconomic signals of the area.

A+
Hood Index scan area
Luxury Lean98%
RisksNeutralGrowth
Premium
13
Positive
6
Poor
0
Negative
0

Groceries

2 within 10 miles

0.8mi

Gas

14 within 10 miles

0.6mi

Hospital

1 within 20 miles

1.8mi

Airport

DEN — Denver International

188.3mi

Post Office

USPS — Rawlins, WY

0.7mi

Critical Amenities

Country Clubs

Nearest private club or country club.

Golf1Nearest 1.9 mi
Camping1Nearest 26.3 mi
Marina0 
Winery0 
Ice Rink0 
Gun Range1Nearest 1.4 mi

Affluence Level

Overall Affluence Grade
D
Soft

A below-average socioeconomic profile. Incomes, home values, and educational attainment trail the U.S., with higher poverty and unemployment.

Median HHI
$70k-0.2%
7% below US avg
Est. Avg Net Worth
$641k
2% below US avg
College Educated
17.9%
49% below US avg
WFH
2.6%
82% below US avg
Homeownership
73.1%
12% above US avg
Median Home
$206k
27% below US avg

Crime

Overall Crime Grade
A
Very Safe

Lower crime rates than 88% of comparable U.S. locations.

Crime Rate
9.9
Incidents per 1,000 residents
5yr Trend
−9.7%
Overall crime change since 2020

Violent Crime

5yr−1.6%
Homicide
0.00 / 1k Residents100% below state avg
Robbery
0.00 / 1k Residents100% below state avg
Aggravated Assault
1.01 / 1k Residents16% below state avg

Property Crime

5yr−17.8%
Burglary
0.89 / 1k Residents33% below state avg
Larceny-Theft
7.35 / 1k Residents7% below state avg
Motor Vehicle Theft
0.51 / 1k Residents33% below state avg
Source: FBI Crime Data · 2025

Political Climate

Cook PVI: R+23Solidly Conservative

District shown is the primary district for this city’s centroid. Cities may span multiple districts.

Presidential Voting Trends for Rawlins, Wyoming
Dem Rep
20%30%40%50%60%70%80%2000200420082012201620202024

Inherited from parent state — no local data available.

Personal Sovereignty

Personal Sovereignty measures your capacity for self-reliance and independence with minimal government friction. Higher scores mean fewer barriers between you and the way you want to live... but it assumes you have the space you need and good neighbors.

Overall Sovereignty Grade
B
Self-Reliant

Viable for self-reliance. Generally workable, though some barriers may limit total independence.

State Policy

Tax Burden
A-
Good7.5% of income
Property Rights
B
GoodIJ Grade B
Firearm Rights
B
GoodFPC Grade B
Homeschooling
A+
GreatNo notice required

Energy independence: Net exporter (800% of energy produced in-state)

Personal Liberty

Raw Milk
A+
Fully OpenRetail sales legal
Gambling Laws
D+
RestrictedTribal · Poker · Betting
Marijuana Laws
F
ProhibitedIllegal

Homesteading

Growing Season138 days178 frost-free
Annual Rainfall11.7"
Elevation6,699 ft

Strategic Assessment

Strategic Assessment grades tactical survivability using Joel Skousen's Strategic Relocation framework. Major population centers, blast zones, natural disasters, and border exposure all drive risk — lower exposure means a more defensible position in a crisis.

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Overall Strategic Grade
B+
Defensible

Workable tactical position. Some exposure to population density or targets, but generally defensible in a crisis.

Strategic Pillars

City Proximity
A+
Great803 mi to nearest major city
Pop. Density
C-
Weak996/sq mi
Fallout Danger
B
Fair0 within ~30 mi
Natural Disaster
B-
FairInland Flooding, Cold Wave, Avalanche, Lightning, Wildfire
Border / Coast
A+
Greatborder 498 mi · coast 779 mi
FEMA Expected Loss$12.4M/yrfor the county

Key Distances

Nearest Major CityDenver716k people are 184 mi away
Nearest Major AirportNo hub airport within 50 mi
Distance to State Capital132 miCheyenne, WY
Nearest Prison1.4 mi1 within 25 mi

* Values derived from national, state, county, city and local statistics and may differ in a specific area. Last updated: 2026-04-21T11:15:38.000Z

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