Sweetwater County, WY

Community Overview

Named one of America's Best Places to Live by Livability.com

Sweetwater County is home to 10,500 square miles of high desert adventure and offers excellent recreation opportunities, affordable housing and a variety of cultural activities. Rock Springs is the largest city in Sweetwater County while the second largest, Green River, is the county seat. Mining is the major industry in Sweetwater County, while coal and oil are also in big supply. The average annual wage throughout the region is $50,000. Sweetwater County has a diverse citizen population, with more than 50 nationalities making up its 32,000 residents.

Population
County Population: 52,000
City Population: 31,000 Rock Springs

Detailed Demographics Infomation

Climate
July High Temperature: 86 degrees F
January Low Temperature: 5 degrees F

Sweetwater County weather offers four distinct seasons and varying temperatures. The average growing season is about 101 days, and the county averages about 244 clear days annually.

Schools
Sweetwater County has two public school districts, one in Green River and the other in Rock Springs. Western Wyoming Community College is located in Rock Springs with a satellite campus in Green River.

Education Statistics

Health Care
The Memorial Hospital of Sweetwater County is an acute care facility that offers state-of-the-art medical technology, a 24-hour emergency department and a variety of inpatient and outpatient services. The county also has a medical care center and short- and long-term care facilities.

Neighborhoods
Sweetwater County's industry had led to a housing boom in the area, offering residents a wide-open housing market and affordable rates, with a variety of options to choose from.

Average Home Prices and Rent Payments

Business Climate
The railroad is still a major presence in Sweetwater County. Mining, particularly of trona, is the major industry in the area. With the interstate, railroad and fiber optics and other important infrastructures, Green River is an ideal location to serve the West.

Workforce and Labor Statistcs

Culture
Sweetwater County offers excellent recreation opportunities and a variety of cultural activities, including a number of unique museums, art galleries and an active events venue.

Local Attractions

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