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Is Green River a Good Place to Live? Green River, Wyoming: cost of living, crime, schools and rankings
Green River ranks #411 of the 1,312 US cities we track, #68 of 234 towns and #6 of 20 in Wyoming. It sits near the middle of similar-size cities on income, costs, crime and commute.
Green River by the numbers
The measures people check first, each with Green River's rank among the tracked cities and the US figure (or the similar-size median where there is no national figure).
What is the cost of living in Green River?
Green River's cost of living index is 91.6, 8% below the US level of 100 and #265 of 1,308 cities with data (1 = cheapest). Median rent is $921/mo against $1,138/mo in similar-size cities. The typical home is worth $297,130, 20% below the typical Wyoming home ($371,854).
| Measure | Green River | WyomingWY | Similar-size cities | US |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cost of living indexBEA Regional Price Parities, metro area · rank 1 = cheapestSimilar-size 94.3 · US 100 | 91.6#265 of 1,308 | 92.7 | 94.3 | 100 |
| Typical home valueZillow Home Value Index · rank 1 = cheapestSimilar-size $325,401 · US $368,697 | $297,130#367 of 1,187 | $371,854 | $325,401 | $368,697 |
| Median home value (Census)Census ACS · rank 1 = cheapestSimilar-size $280,200 | $263,400#428 of 1,309 | — | $280,200 | — |
| Median rent (Census)Census ACS · rank 1 = cheapestSimilar-size $1,138/mo | $921/mo#116 of 1,309 | — | $1,138/mo | — |
| Home value to incomeCensus ACS · rank 1 = lowestSimilar-size 3.7x | 3.1x#230 of 1,309 | — | 3.7x | — |
| Rent as a share of incomeCensus ACS · rank 1 = lowestSimilar-size 19.3% | 13%#18 of 1,309 | — | 19.3% | — |
Rank is among the tracked cities with data for that measure. Similar-size cities are the 234 places under 25,000 people we track (median). Wyoming is the statewide figure. — means our sources have no statewide or national figure for that measure. Zillow figures track homes and rentals on the market now; Census figures are survey medians of all homes and leases, so the two differ.
Green River housing market · August
Typical home value is a monthly index of homes in the middle third of the market; the Census figures above are survey medians and will differ. Source in the data sources list below. Green River is in the Rock Springs, WY metro.
Wyoming housing market →Is Green River safe?
Green River recorded 123 violent crimes per 100,000 residents, 63% below the US rate of 328 and 32% below Wyoming's 180. That ranks #184 of 1,085 cities with data (1 = safest) and #38 of 146 towns, from a full year of reports to the FBI by Green River Police Department. Property crime runs 694 per 100,000 (US 1,548).
| Measure | Green River | WyomingWY | Similar-size cities | US |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent crime per 100,000FBI Crime Data Explorer · rank 1 = safestSimilar-size 220 · US 328 | 123#184 of 1,085 | 180 | 220 | 328 |
| Property crime per 100,000FBI Crime Data Explorer · rank 1 = safestSimilar-size 1,379 · US 1,548 | 694#89 of 1,085 | 1,038 | 1,379 | 1,548 |
Rank is among the tracked cities with data for that measure. Similar-size cities are the 234 places under 25,000 people we track (median). Wyoming is the statewide figure. — means our sources have no statewide or national figure for that measure. City rates come from each police agency's report to the FBI and are not strictly comparable across agencies.
What do people earn in Green River?
The median household in Green River earns $84,747, 2% above the US figure of $83,163 and 12% above Wyoming ($75,532). 9.3% of residents live below the poverty line. The population fell 0.4% in the latest year (US +0.5%).
| Measure | Green River | WyomingWY | Similar-size cities | US |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median household incomeCensus ACS · rank 1 = highestSimilar-size $73,239 · US $83,163 | $84,747#542 of 1,312 | $75,532 | $73,239 | $83,163 |
| Poverty rateCensus ACS · rank 1 = lowestSimilar-size 11.4% | 9.3%#442 of 1,312 | — | 11.4% | — |
| Population growth, one yearCensus population estimates · rank 1 = fastestSimilar-size 0% · US +0.5% | -0.4%#906 of 1,132 | +0.4% | 0% | +0.5% |
Rank is among the tracked cities with data for that measure. Similar-size cities are the 234 places under 25,000 people we track (median). Wyoming is the statewide figure. — means our sources have no statewide or national figure for that measure.
Who lives in Green River?
The median resident of Green River is 37.2 years old, against 38.6 in similar-size cities. 23% of adults have a bachelor's degree or more, #1062 of 1,312 cities (1 = highest). 76.8% of occupied homes are lived in by their owners; the rest are rented.
| Measure | Green River | Similar-size cities | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median ageCensus ACSSimilar-size 38.6 | 37.2 | 38.6 | — |
| Adults with a bachelor's degree or moreCensus ACS · rank 1 = highestSimilar-size 29.2% | 23%#1062 of 1,312 | 29.2% | — |
| Homes lived in by their ownerCensus ACSSimilar-size 65.1% | 76.8% | 65.1% | — |
Rank is among the tracked cities with data for that measure. Similar-size cities are the 234 places under 25,000 people we track (median). — means our sources have no national figure for that measure.
How are Green River's schools and health?
Green River's 6 public schools graduate 90% of students in four years (Wyoming 81.8%), with 12.9 students per teacher and $18,615 spent per pupil. 35.6% of adults are obese and 10.8% have diabetes, against similar-size city medians of 34.5% and 10.7%.
| Measure | Green River | WyomingWY | Similar-size cities | US |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| High school graduation rateDepartment of Education EDFacts · rank 1 = highestSimilar-size 87% | 90%#358 of 1,063 | 81.8% | 87% | — |
| Students per teacherNCES Common Core of Data · rank 1 = fewestSimilar-size 14.1 | 12.9#163 of 1,188 | — | 14.1 | — |
| Spending per pupilNCES school finance survey · rank 1 = mostSimilar-size $14,825 | $18,615#293 of 1,188 | — | $14,825 | — |
| Adult obesityCDC PLACES · rank 1 = lowestSimilar-size 34.5% | 35.6%#822 of 1,311 | — | 34.5% | — |
| Adult diabetesCDC PLACES · rank 1 = lowestSimilar-size 10.7% | 10.8%#578 of 1,311 | — | 10.7% | — |
| Adults with frequent mental distressCDC PLACES · rank 1 = lowestSimilar-size 16.8% | 16.9%#618 of 1,311 | — | 16.8% | — |
| Adults without health insuranceCDC PLACES · rank 1 = lowestSimilar-size 8.6% | 12.3%#899 of 1,311 | — | 8.6% | — |
Rank is among the tracked cities with data for that measure. Similar-size cities are the 234 places under 25,000 people we track (median). Wyoming is the statewide figure. — means our sources have no statewide or national figure for that measure. 2,268 students are enrolled in Green River's public schools.
What are the commute and weather like in Green River?
The average commute in Green River is 24.3 minutes (Wyoming 19.7); 5% of workers take transit and 6.6% work from home. On the EPA's walkability index Green River scores 8.7 of 20 (below average walkable), #895 of 1,312 cities (1 = most walkable). Summers average 66.5°F and winters 21.7°F, with 10.3 inches of precipitation a year.
| Measure | Green River | WyomingWY | Similar-size cities | US |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average commuteCensus ACS · rank 1 = shortestSimilar-size 20.4 min | 24.3 min#721 of 1,312 | 19.7 min | 20.4 min | — |
| Commutes of an hour or moreCensus ACS · rank 1 = fewestSimilar-size 4.8% | 7.4%#864 of 1,312 | 7.4% | 4.8% | — |
| Drive alone to workCensus ACSSimilar-size 75% | 75% | 72.6% | 75% | — |
| Take transit to workCensus ACSSimilar-size 0.3% | 5% | 1.1% | 0.3% | — |
| Walk to workCensus ACSSimilar-size 2% | 1.5% | 3.6% | 2% | — |
| Bike to workCensus ACSSimilar-size 0% | 0% | 0.6% | 0% | — |
| Work from homeCensus ACSSimilar-size 9.5% | 6.6% | 9.7% | 9.5% | — |
| Walkability index (1 to 20)EPA National Walkability Index · rank 1 = most walkableSimilar-size 8.8 | 8.7#895 of 1,312 | — | 8.8 | — |
Rank is among the tracked cities with data for that measure. Similar-size cities are the 234 places under 25,000 people we track (median). Wyoming is the statewide figure. — means our sources have no statewide or national figure for that measure. The walkability index is the EPA's, averaged over the city's neighborhoods by population.
| Month | Average high (°F) | Average low (°F) | Precipitation (inches) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 31 | 8.1 | 0.7 |
| Feb | 36.1 | 12.9 | 0.5 |
| Mar | 47.1 | 22.5 | 0.8 |
| Apr | 56.4 | 29.3 | 1.3 |
| May | 66.2 | 37.6 | 1.7 |
| Jun | 78.1 | 45.5 | 0.9 |
| Jul | 86.6 | 52.9 | 0.5 |
| Aug | 85 | 50.7 | 0.6 |
| Sep | 75.7 | 40.9 | 0.9 |
| Oct | 60.7 | 30.3 | 1 |
| Nov | 43.9 | 19 | 0.7 |
| Dec | 32 | 9.8 | 0.6 |
Top: average low to average high, °F. Bottom: precipitation, inches. NOAA 30-year climate normals at Green Rvr.
| Measure | Green River | Similar-size cities | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average temperatureNOAA climate normalsSimilar-size 47.7°F | 44.1°F | 47.7°F | — |
| Summer average (Jun–Aug)NOAA climate normalsSimilar-size 69.6°F | 66.5°F | 69.6°F | — |
| Winter average (Dec–Feb)NOAA climate normalsSimilar-size 26.8°F | 21.7°F | 26.8°F | — |
| Precipitation a yearNOAA climate normalsSimilar-size 36.5 in | 10.3 in | 36.5 in | — |
Rank is among the tracked cities with data for that measure. Similar-size cities are the 234 places under 25,000 people we track (median). — means our sources have no national figure for that measure. NOAA 30-year climate normals at Green Rvr.
What are the air quality and natural hazard risks in Green River?
Sweetwater County's air had a median air quality index of 44, and 73% of measured days were rated good; 8 days were unhealthy for sensitive groups or worse, mostly from ozone. Relative to other US counties, FEMA's National Risk Index puts Sweetwater County's biggest natural hazard losses in earthquake, wildfire, and inland flooding, with expected yearly losses of 0.1% of building value, lower than 89% of US counties.
| Measure | Green River | Similar-size cities | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median air quality index (county)EPA Air Quality System · rank 1 = cleanestSimilar-size 38 | 44#571 of 1,138 | 38 | — |
| Unhealthy air days a year (county)EPA Air Quality System · rank 1 = fewestSimilar-size 1 | 8#805 of 1,138 | 1 | — |
| Yearly hazard losses, share of building value (county)FEMA National Risk Index · rank 1 = lowestSimilar-size 0.14% | 0.1%#180 of 1,312 | 0.14% | — |
Rank is among the tracked cities with data for that measure. Similar-size cities are the 234 places under 25,000 people we track (median). — means our sources have no national figure for that measure. County figures for Sweetwater County: the EPA measures air at monitors and FEMA estimates hazard losses by county, not by city.
Natural hazard losses, Sweetwater County
| Hazard | Yearly loss | Higher than |
|---|---|---|
| Earthquake | 0.006% | 70% of counties |
| Wildfire | 0.0014% | 62% of counties |
| Inland flooding | 0.077% | 44% of counties |
FEMA National Risk Index: expected yearly building losses from each hazard as a share of the county's building value, compared with every US county exposed to that hazard. Loss rates, unlike FEMA's risk ratings, do not rise just because a county has more property.
How does Green River compare with similar-size cities?
Green River is one of 234 places under 25,000 people we track and ranks #68 of them on overall score. The table sets it beside the 8 cities in other states closest to its population of 11,581.
| City | Rank | Score | Income | Rent | Violent crime | Commute |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Green River, WYPop. 11,581 | #411 | 59.9 | $84,747 | $921/mo | 123 | 24.3 min |
| Beatrice, NEPop. 12,225 | #916 | 51.5 | $57,264 | $758/mo | 73 | 15.6 min |
| Somersworth, NHPop. 12,111 | #362 | 60.8 | $74,504 | $1,477/mo | 114 | 25.8 min |
| Portales, NMPop. 11,968 | #1249 | 42.5 | $50,555 | $903/mo | 419 | 12.3 min |
| College, AKPop. 11,924 | #823 | 52.9 | $83,895 | $1,454/mo | no data | 16 min |
| Vermillion, SDPop. 11,878 | #1081 | 48.4 | $50,456 | $764/mo | 185 | 16.9 min |
| Belgrade, MTPop. 11,872 | #389 | 60.3 | $97,328 | $1,877/mo | 331 | 24.6 min |
| Orono, MEPop. 11,151 | #526 | 57.7 | $59,784 | $1,280/mo | part year | 15.2 min |
| Newport East, RIPop. 11,069 | #465 | 58.7 | $89,028 | $1,876/mo | no data | 20.5 min |
Rank is overall rank of 1,312. Income is median household income; rent is Census median rent; violent crime is per 100,000 residents as reported to the FBI ("no data" and "incomplete" are explained on each city's page).
How does Green River compare with the rest of Wyoming?
Green River ranks #6 of the 20 Wyoming cities we track, with a score of 59.9 against Wyoming's statewide 79.9. Its households earn 12% above the Wyoming median. Violent crime is 32% below the statewide rate. Homes are 20% below the typical Wyoming home.
| City | Rank in WY | Score | Income | Rent | Violent crime |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jackson, WYPop. 10,756 | #1 | 70.9 | $118,991 | $2,100/mo | 178 |
| Ranchettes, WYPop. 5,949 | #2 | 65.0 | $121,445 | $831/mo | no data |
| Laramie, WYPop. 32,234 | #3 | 61.1 | $55,613 | $925/mo | 93 |
| Gillette, WYPop. 33,431 | #4 | 60.4 | $81,316 | $976/mo | 221 |
| Cody, WYPop. 10,276 | #5 | 60.1 | $72,570 | $1,051/mo | 124 |
| Green River, WYPop. 11,581 | #6 | 59.9 | $84,747 | $921/mo | 123 |
| Douglas, WYPop. 6,420 | #7 | 59.7 | $83,147 | $841/mo | 124 |
| Cheyenne, WYPop. 65,239 | #8 | 59.5 | $78,839 | $1,118/mo | 299 |
| Casper, WYPop. 58,839 | #9 | 57.6 | $70,218 | $1,009/mo | 320 |
| Powell, WYPop. 6,503 | #10 | 57.2 | $63,523 | $764/mo | 273 |
| Buffalo, WYPop. 4,572 | #11 | 56.8 | $62,629 | $1,019/mo | 106 |
| Evanston, WYPop. 11,800 | #12 | 56.5 | $76,516 | $805/mo | 163 |
| Worland, WYPop. 4,794 | #13 | 55.7 | $63,357 | $703/mo | 252 |
| Sheridan, WYPop. 19,285 | #14 | 55.5 | $62,867 | $936/mo | 110 |
| Lander, WYPop. 7,432 | #15 | 55.0 | $74,813 | $896/mo | part year |
| Rawlins, WYPop. 8,129 | #16 | 53.9 | $64,773 | $741/mo | 114 |
| Rock Springs, WYPop. 23,127 | #17 | 53.1 | $69,168 | $928/mo | 145 |
| Torrington, WYPop. 6,182 | #18 | 52.5 | $47,902 | $901/mo | 321 |
| Riverton, WYPop. 10,856 | #19 | 45.8 | $55,208 | $921/mo | 817 |
| South Greeley, WYPop. 4,631 | #20 | 40.6 | $56,844 | $1,376/mo | no data |
All 20 Wyoming cities we track, by overall score. Wyoming statewide: median income $75,532, violent crime 179.9 per 100,000.
How is Green River's score calculated?
Green River scores 59.9 out of 100, #411 of 1,312 (grade B+, which follows rank). It is scored on the 10 of 11 categories with local data; outdoor access is left out rather than filled with Wyoming's statewide figure, and the other weights are scaled up to fill the gap. Each score is compared with the median of similar-size cities, which are scored the same way.
- EconomyCity data, some inputs missing · 16% of score
Median household income and unemployment in Green River. One input is missing, so the score uses the others. Similar-size median 41.9.
43.3 - SafetyCity data · 13% of score
Violent and property crime per 100,000 residents, as reported to the FBI by Green River's police agency. Similar-size median 81.4.
94.0 - HealthCity data · 13% of score
Adult obesity, diabetes and frequent mental distress in Green River. Similar-size median 56.5.
53.8 - EducationCity data · 13% of score
Graduation rate, students per teacher and spending per pupil in Green River's public schools. Similar-size median 62.6.
73.7 - AffordabilityCity data · 11% of score
Green River's home values and rents and its metro area's price level. Similar-size median 74.8.
80.4 - Household financesCity data · 9% of score
Median household income and poverty rate in Green River. Similar-size median 50.8.
60.0 - GrowthCity data, some inputs missing · 7% of score
Population growth and unemployment in Green River. One input is missing, so the score uses the others. Similar-size median 35.2.
22.9 - TransportationCity data · 7% of score
Commute time, long commutes, driving alone, transit, walking, cycling and working from home in Green River. Similar-size median 48.3.
44.4 - WalkabilityCity data · 7% of score
The EPA's walkability index across Green River's neighborhoods. Similar-size median 41.1.
40.5 - EnvironmentCounty data · 4% of score
Air quality and natural hazard losses in the county. Similar-size median 59.2.
70.4 - Outdoor accessNot scored
No city-level park or public land measure exists, so outdoor access is not scored for cities.
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Bar: Green River's category score out of 100. Tick: median of the 234 places under 25,000 people we track. Shares of score are the category weights rescaled over the categories Green River has data for. City scores use city formulas and are not on the same scale as state scores. Grades follow rank among the 1,312 cities. Methodology
Frequently asked questions about living in Green River
Is Green River, WY a good place to live?
Green River ranks #411 of the 1,312 US cities we track, #68 of 234 towns and #6 of 20 in Wyoming. It sits near the middle of similar-size cities on income, costs, crime and commute.
What is the cost of living in Green River?
Green River's cost of living index is 91.6, 8% below the US level of 100 and #265 of 1,308 cities with data (1 = cheapest). Median rent is $921/mo against $1,138/mo in similar-size cities. The typical home is worth $297,130, 20% below the typical Wyoming home ($371,854).
What is the crime rate in Green River?
Green River recorded 123 violent crimes per 100,000 residents, 63% below the US rate of 328 and 32% below Wyoming's 180. That ranks #184 of 1,085 cities with data (1 = safest) and #38 of 146 towns, from a full year of reports to the FBI by Green River Police Department. Property crime runs 694 per 100,000 (US 1,548).
What is the median household income in Green River?
The median household in Green River earns $84,747, 2% above the US figure of $83,163 and 12% above Wyoming ($75,532). 9.3% of residents live below the poverty line. The population fell 0.4% in the latest year (US +0.5%).
How much is rent in Green River?
Median rent in Green River is $921/mo (Census), #116 of 1,309 cities with data (1 = cheapest). Median rent takes 13% of the median household's income.
How much does a house cost in Green River?
The typical home value in Green River is $297,130, up 0.7% in a year, against $371,854 for Wyoming and $368,697 nationally. The Census median value of owner-occupied homes is $263,400.
How are the public schools in Green River?
Green River's 6 public schools graduate 90% of students in four years (Wyoming 81.8%), with 12.9 students per teacher and $18,615 spent per pupil.
How long is the commute in Green River?
The average commute is 24.3 minutes, #721 of 1,312 cities (1 = shortest), against 19.7 minutes across Wyoming. 7.4% of workers spend an hour or more getting to work.
What is the weather like in Green River?
Green River averages 44.1°F over the year, 66.5°F in summer and 21.7°F in winter, with 10.3 inches of precipitation. Figures are NOAA climate normals.
Is Green River walkable?
Green River scores 8.7 out of 20 on the EPA's National Walkability Index (below average walkable), #895 of 1,312 cities (1 = most walkable). The index weighs street intersection density, distance to transit and the mix of homes and jobs in each neighborhood.
What natural disasters is Green River at risk for?
Relative to other US counties, FEMA's National Risk Index puts Sweetwater County's biggest natural hazard losses in earthquake, wildfire, and inland flooding, with expected yearly losses of 0.1% of building value, lower than 89% of US counties.
How is the air quality in Green River?
Sweetwater County's air had a median air quality index of 44, and 73% of measured days were rated good; 8 days were unhealthy for sensitive groups or worse, mostly from ozone.
Who lives in Green River?
Green River has 11,581 residents. The median resident of Green River is 37.2 years old, against 38.6 in similar-size cities. 23% of adults have a bachelor's degree or more, #1062 of 1,312 cities (1 = highest). 76.8% of occupied homes are lived in by their owners; the rest are rented.
How does Green River compare with the rest of Wyoming?
Green River ranks #6 of the 20 Wyoming cities we track, with a score of 59.9 against Wyoming's statewide 79.9. Its households earn 12% above the Wyoming median. Violent crime is 32% below the statewide rate. Homes are 20% below the typical Wyoming home.
What cities are similar in size to Green River?
The tracked cities in other states closest to Green River's population of 11,581 are Beatrice, NE (#916 overall), Somersworth, NH (#362 overall), Portales, NM (#1249 overall), College, AK (#823 overall), and Vermillion, SD (#1081 overall). Green River is #411.