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Living in
Green River.
About
Life in Green River
Green River is a community of 11,679 people in Wyoming. The median household income is $85,399, median rent runs about $912 per month, and median home values are around $263,400. Unemployment is low at 3.8%, suggesting a relatively healthy local job market.
Green River at a Glance
Population, income, housing and more
Median Age
37.2 yrs
Poverty Rate
9.3%
Foreign-Born
3.0%
Broadband Internet
88.0%
of households
Population Growth
-3.3%
recent change · Census Bureau
Median household income
Demographics3.0% foreign-born, most often from Mexico
Who lives in Green River: race and ethnicity, ages, households, languages and countries of origin
In Green River, the largest foreign-born group is from Mexico (66.8%), and 6.2% of residents speak Spanish at home.
Under 18
27.4%
of residents
65 and Older
15.7%
of residents
Households with Kids
33.4%
anyone under 18
Living Alone
31.7%
of households
Married Couples
56.1%
of households
Avg Household Size
2.43
people
Race & Ethnicity
Hispanic or Latino of any race; other groups are non-Hispanic
Top countries of origin (foreign-born)
Languages Spoken at Home
Cost of Livingrent 7% below WY average
Rent, home values, and income in Green River
In Green River, rent runs 7% below the WY average, and home values are 15% below the WY average.
Median rent (per month)
Median home value
Rent Burdened
35.4%
spending 30%+ of income on rent
Severely Rent Burdened
14.8%
spending 50%+
Median Property Tax
$1,657
per year, owner-occupied homes
Homeowners
76.8%
of occupied homes are owned
Typical Home Built
1977
median year built
Vacant Homes
6.0%
of housing units
Home Value Trend
Latest: $293,714 (September 2026)
Jobs & Economyunemployment 0.4 pts above WY average
Unemployment in Green River
Unemployment in Sweetwater County, which includes Green River, is 0.4 percentage points higher than the WY average.
Unemployment rate
Green River: Sweetwater County rate (county-wide) · BLS annual average
Unemployment Rate — 10 Year Trend
Sweetwater County (county-wide) · Annual averages
What Green River Residents Do for Work · share of employed residents by industry
City residents, wherever they work
Commute24.3 min avg
How Green River residents get to work, and the nearest airports
In Green River, most residents drive alone to work (75%), and 74% get there in under 30 minutes.
How People Get to Work
Commute Time Distribution
Nearest airports · with airline service
- 21 mi
Southwest Wyoming Regional Airport (RKS)
Regional airport · few flights26k passengers boarded in 2025
- 140 mi
Salt Lake City International Airport (SLC)
Major hub13.4M passengers boarded in 2025
Straight-line distance. Size is the FAA’s hub category, based on passenger traffic: regional airports may have only a few flights a day.
Safetyviolent crime 63% below national average
Crime rates for 2025
Violent crime in Green River runs 63% below the national average.
Violent Crime Rate
122.9
per 100,000 residents
Below average (329 national, 2025)
Property Crime Rate
693.5
per 100,000 residents
Below average (1,552 national, 2025)
Green River Police Department
Natural DisastersHigh Wind most common — 23 events in 2025
Natural hazard risk, storms and earthquakes
FEMA National Risk Index
Very Low
30.6 / 100
Compares expected losses from natural hazards, social vulnerability and community resilience against every US county (higher = more risk).
Sweetwater County, county-wide · FEMA NRI December 2025
In Sweetwater County, which includes Green River, the most common type is high wind, with 23 recorded events in 2025.
Most common events:
Storm events by year
| Year | Events | Top Type | Property Damage |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 23 | High Wind | $10,000 |
| 2024 | 18 | High Wind | None reported |
| 2023 | 17 | High Wind | None reported |
| 2022 | 21 | High Wind | None reported |
| 2021 | 23 | High Wind | $750,000 |
| 2020 | 28 | High Wind | None reported |
| 2019 | 18 | Winter Storm | None reported |
| 2018 | 22 | High Wind | None reported |
Property damage is the National Weather Service's estimate filed with each event. “None reported” means the events were logged with $0 damage; “Not estimated” means no estimate was filed. Storms covering several counties aren't counted here, since NOAA doesn't split their damage by county.
42 earthquakes of magnitude 2.5+ within 100 miles in the past year
Sweetwater County, county-wide
Air Quality44 median AQI — Good
Days by air quality category (2025)
Air quality in Sweetwater County, which includes Green River, is typically good — 266 good-air days per year.
Median AQI
44
Good Days
266
per year
Moderate Days
91
per year
Unhealthy Days
0
per year
Sweetwater County, county-wide
Climate83°F summers, 10°F winters
30-year climate averages (1991–2020) — monthly temperatures and precipitation
Green River has warm summers (avg high 83°F) and very cold winters (avg low 10°F).
Spring (Mar–May)
57°/30°F
avg high / low
Summer (Jun–Aug)
83°/50°F
avg high / low
Fall (Sep–Nov)
60°/30°F
avg high / low
Winter (Dec–Feb)
33°/10°F
avg high / low
Annual Precipitation
10.3"
Annual Snowfall
38.5"
Hot Days/Year
30
days above 90°F
Freeze Days/Year
200
days below 32°F
Rainy Days/Year
71
Average month
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| Month | High | Low | Precip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 31°F | 8°F | 0.69" |
| Feb | 36°F | 13°F | 0.51" |
| Mar | 47°F | 23°F | 0.84" |
| Apr | 56°F | 29°F | 1.32" |
| May | 66°F | 38°F | 1.67" |
| Jun | 78°F | 46°F | 0.92" |
| Jul | 87°F | 53°F | 0.49" |
| Aug | 85°F | 51°F | 0.64" |
| Sep | 76°F | 41°F | 0.87" |
| Oct | 61°F | 30°F | 1.04" |
| Nov | 44°F | 19°F | 0.69" |
| Dec | 32°F | 10°F | 0.63" |
Healthcare
Hospitals, ratings, and health insurance in Green River
Uninsured
9.8%
of residents
No hospitals inside Green River's limits — nearest hospitals · within 15 miles
Memorial Hospital Sweetwater County
Critical Access Hospitals · ER available · 13.2 mi away · Rock Springs
Adult Health · vs. the typical US place
Share of adults. Modeled estimates, not counted cases. “US” = the typical US place.
Medicare-certified hospitals only. Doesn’t include clinics, urgent care, or freestanding ERs.
Education12.8:1 student/teacher ratio
Schools and degree attainment in Green River
Green River's student/teacher ratio is 12.8:1 (lower than the national average of 16:1), and 23.0% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Public Schools
8
within city limits
Private Schools
1
within city limits
College Degree Rate
23.0%
adults 25+ with bachelor's or higher
Student/Teacher Ratio
12.8:1
National avg 16:1
Schools located within city limits (2023) — school-level metrics change slowly year to year
Colleges Near Green River (within 15 miles)
Western Wyoming Community College
13.2 mi awayPublic · 2-year · 1,319 students · in-state tuition $4,710 · 29% graduate · median earnings $46,249 (10 yrs after entry)
Degree-granting colleges with 100+ students, placed by campus location (main campuses only — branch campuses are reported under their parent school)
Parks & Recreationclosest: Oregon National Historic Trail, 34 mi
Nearby national parks, recreation areas and public libraries for Green River
Green River has 5 nearby national parks or recreation areas, closest being Oregon National Historic Trail (34 mi away).
Nearby National Parks & Recreation Areas
Oregon National Historic Trail
National Historic Trail
34 mi awayPony Express National Historic Trail
National Historic Trail
51 mi awayFossil Butte National Monument
National Monument
71 mi awayCalifornia National Historic Trail
National Historic Trail
73 mi awayDinosaur National Monument
National Monument
75 mi awayPublic Libraries in Green River
Sweetwater County Library
300 N 1st East, Green River
Cities Near Green River
The closest cities within 60 miles
Planning a move to Green River?
Read our full moving guide — what it's really like to live here.
Green River FAQ
Is Green River, Wyoming affordable?⌄
Green River's median rent is $921/month, which is below the national average, making it relatively affordable. The median household income is $84,747/year. Median home value is $263,400.
Is Green River, Wyoming safe?⌄
Green River's violent crime rate was 123 per 100,000 residents in 2025, which is well below the national average — one of the safer cities in the country of 329/100k that year. Property crime rate is 694 per 100,000. As with any city, crime rates vary by neighborhood.
What is the job market like in Green River, Wyoming?⌄
Sweetwater County, which includes Green River, has an unemployment rate of 3.8%, which is close to the national average of 4.3%.
What is the cost of living in Green River, Wyoming?⌄
The cost of living in Green River is primarily driven by housing. Median rent is $921/month and median household income is $84,747/year. The median home value is $263,400. About 35% of renters spend more than 30% of their income on housing.
How is the commute in Green River, Wyoming?⌄
The average commute in Green River is 24 minutes, which is about average compared to the national average of 26 minutes.
Data from the US Census Bureau, BLS, FBI, NOAA, EPA, Zillow Research and other public sources. Where our data comes from