The Town FilesNorth Rock Springs, Wyoming
Community in Sweetwater County · population 2,439 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $313,000
- Household income
- $104,350
- Jan low / Jul high
- 12° / 86°
- Snow a year
- 31 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 1
- Median age
- 40.8
North Rock Springs is a community of 2,439 people in Sweetwater County, Wyoming. The median home is worth $313,000, above the typical Wyoming town ($270,400). It ranks more of a college town than 70% of Wyoming towns.
How North Rock Springs 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 North Rock Springs is worth $313,000, above the typical Wyoming town ($270,400). Homes cost about 3.0 times the median household income of $104,350, which is more affordable than 74% of Wyoming towns. 100.0% of households own their home.
| Housing | North Rock Springs | Typical Wyoming town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $313,000 | $270,400 |
| Median rent | — | $902 |
| Median household income | $104,350 | $69,545 |
| Home value ÷ income | 3.0× | 3.7× |
| Homeownership | 100.0% | 73.2% |
| Median year built | 1990 | 1980 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 0.0% | — |
Who lives in North Rock Springs
| People | North Rock Springs | Typical Wyoming town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 40.8 | 39.7 |
| Age 65 and over | 15.6% | 18.2% |
| Under 18 | 21.2% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 19.4% | 24.8% |
| Below the poverty line | 9.0% | 9.8% |
| Veterans | 10.6% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 5.1% | — |
| Work from home | 5.9% | 6.2% |
| Average commute | 24.1 min | 17.0 min |
| Homes with broadband | 89.5% | 89.6% |
Weather in North Rock Springs
July highs average 86.3°F and January lows 12.4°F. About 10.4 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 31.3 inches of snow (typical Wyoming town: 55.7 in). Expect about 15 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 184 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
1 tornado has passed within 10 miles of North Rock Springs since 1950, compared with 4 for the typical Wyoming town. The strongest, an F1, struck on July 31, 1978 about 7.7 miles from the town center. The most recent was on July 31, 1978.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 1 times; the largest was 1.00 inches on May 26, 2023.
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 North Rock Springs itself the ACS puts it at 1.6%.
Towns near North Rock Springs
- Reliance, WY4.7 mi · 622 people · home $28,700
- Clearview Acres, WY5.9 mi · 758 people · home —
- Rock Springs, WY6.2 mi · 23,526 people · home $256,200
- Green River, WY14.3 mi · 11,825 people · home $263,400
North Rock Springs questions
Is North Rock Springs, Wyoming a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, North Rock Springs scores better for retirees than 5% of Wyoming towns and quieter than 67%. 15.6% of residents are 65 or older (median age 40.8).
How much does a house cost in North Rock Springs?
The median owner-occupied home in North Rock Springs is valued at $313,000 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $104,350, so homes cost about 3.0 times income. Median rent is — a month.
What is the weather like in North Rock Springs?
July highs average 86.3°F and January lows 12.4°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 10.4 inches of precipitation a year and 31.3 inches of snow.
Does North Rock Springs get tornadoes?
1 tornado has passed within 10 miles of North Rock Springs since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was a F1 on July 31, 1978. 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)