City profile
Rock Springs, WY
Sweetwater County · Population 23,127
Rock Springs is a town in Sweetwater County, WY with about 23,127 residents and a typical home value near $256,000. It is 152 miles from Jackson, WY, which shapes its climate, healthcare access and amenities.
Climate
Climate type
mountain_alpine
Winter avg
18°F
Summer avg
66°F
Sunny days / yr
200
Home prices & cost of living
Median home price
$256,200
Typical monthly housing
$1,509
Cost of living (100 = U.S.)
141
Taxes
- Property tax
- 0.55%
- State income tax (top)
- None
- Social Security
- Not taxed
- Pensions
- Not taxed
- Sales tax (state + avg. local)
- 5.44%
FEMA natural hazard risk
Very Low · county score 31/100
Top hazards: Landslide, Winter weather
Nearest major airport
154 mi to Salt Lake City International Airport (SLC)
Political lean (2024 county vote)
Leans Republican · 23% Democratic / 76% Republican
Community
Population
23,127
Black population
2.4%
County
Sweetwater County
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2025–2026 trends
2026 market trends
- ▸Climate/cost risks to check: harsh winters, wind
Highlights
- About 23,127 residents
- Typical home value about $256,000
- 152 miles from Jackson, WY
Trade-offs
- Scores for this place are estimated from Census data and the nearest major city
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