The Town FilesGreen River, Wyoming
City in Sweetwater County · population 11,825 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $263,400
- Household income
- $84,747
- Jan low / Jul high
- 8° / 87°
- Snow a year
- 39 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 4
- Median age
- 37.2
Green River is a city of 11,825 people in Sweetwater County, Wyoming. The median home is worth $263,400, close to the typical Wyoming town ($270,400). It ranks better transit than 87% of Wyoming towns.
How Green River ranks
Percentile among Wyoming towns with at least 500 people on The Town Files lifestyle rankings. 50 is typical for the state; 90 means better than 90% of Wyoming towns.
Homes and cost of living
The median home in Green River is worth $263,400, close to the typical Wyoming town ($270,400). Homes cost about 3.1 times the median household income of $84,747, which is more affordable than 71% of Wyoming towns. Median rent is $921 a month. 76.8% of households own their home.
| Housing | Green River | Typical Wyoming town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $263,400 | $270,400 |
| Median rent | $921 | $902 |
| Median household income | $84,747 | $69,545 |
| Home value ÷ income | 3.1× | 3.7× |
| Homeownership | 76.8% | 73.2% |
| Median year built | 1977 | 1980 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 0.0% | — |
Who lives in Green River
| People | Green River | Typical Wyoming town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 37.2 | 39.7 |
| Age 65 and over | 15.7% | 18.2% |
| Under 18 | 27.4% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 23.0% | 24.8% |
| Below the poverty line | 9.3% | 9.8% |
| Veterans | 8.3% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 3.0% | — |
| Work from home | 6.6% | 6.2% |
| Average commute | 24.3 min | 17.0 min |
| Homes with broadband | 88.0% | 89.6% |
Weather in Green River
July highs average 86.6°F and January lows 8.1°F. About 10.3 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 38.5 inches of snow (typical Wyoming town: 55.7 in). Expect about 30 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 201 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
4 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Green River since 1950, compared with 4 for the typical Wyoming town. The strongest, an F1, struck on April 20, 2001 about 5.0 miles from the town center. The most recent was on April 20, 2001.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 2 times; the largest was 1.00 inches on June 12, 2016.
Severe weather in Sweetwater County since 1996
Sweetwater County has been included in 4 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for drought, biological, severe storm.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| April 11, 2020 | Biological | DR-4535: Covid-19 Pandemic |
| March 13, 2020 | Biological | EM-3479: Covid-19 |
| July 22, 2011 | Severe Storm | DR-4007: Severe Storms, Flooding, And Landslides |
| June 15, 1977 | Drought | EM-3043: Drought |
Jobs and pay in Sweetwater County
Sweetwater County had 20,698 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $68,269 a year. Unemployment was 3.3% in 2023; in Green River itself the ACS puts it at 5.6%.
Public schools in Green River
7 public schools with 2,311 students, about 12.8 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| Green River High School | 9-12 | 757 | 17.2 |
| Lincoln Middle School | 6-8 | 519 | 12.1 |
| Monroe Elementary School | K-5 | 295 | 12.3 |
| Truman Elementary | K-5 | 266 | 10.6 |
| Harrison Elementary | K-5 | 218 | 11.5 |
| Washington Elementary | K-5 | 213 | 10.1 |
| Expedition Academy | 9-12 | 43 | 8.6 |
Towns near Green River
- Clearview Acres, WY11.0 mi · 758 people · home —
- Rock Springs, WY14.1 mi · 23,526 people · home $256,200
- North Rock Springs, WY14.3 mi · 2,439 people · home $313,000
- Reliance, WY17.7 mi · 622 people · home $28,700
Green River questions
Is Green River, Wyoming a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Green River scores better for retirees than 38% of Wyoming towns and quieter than 20%. 15.7% of residents are 65 or older (median age 37.2).
How much does a house cost in Green River?
The median owner-occupied home in Green River is valued at $263,400 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $84,747, so homes cost about 3.1 times income. Median rent is $921 a month.
What is the weather like in Green River?
July highs average 86.6°F and January lows 8.1°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 10.3 inches of precipitation a year and 38.5 inches of snow.
Does Green River get tornadoes?
4 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Green River since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was a F1 on April 20, 2001. The typical Wyoming town has had 4.
- U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024)
- U.S. Census Bureau, 2020 Census and 2025 Gazetteer (2020 / 2025)
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020)
- NOAA NCEI Storm Events Database (1950–2026)
- FEMA OpenFEMA Disaster Declarations (this product uses the FEMA OpenFEMA API but is not endorsed by FEMA) (1953–2026)
- NCES Common Core of Data (2023–24)
- BLS Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages; USDA ERS county unemployment (BLS LAUS) (2000–2024)
- The Town Files lifestyle rankings, built from federal demographic, school, crime and housing data (2025)