How long is the commute from Rock Springs, WY?
Workers who live in Rock Springs, WY take an average of 22.5 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
79.1% of workers drive alone to work.
2.0% take public transportation.
1.6% of workers walk to work.
3.3% work from home.
3.6% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 22.5 minutes (±2.5)
- Public transportation
- 2.0%
- Work from home
- 3.3%
- Households without a car
- 3.6%
How people in Rock Springs get to work
| Means of transportation | Rock Springs | Sweetwater County | Wyoming | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 79.1% (±3.0 points) | 76.7% | 74.8% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 12.4% (±2.3 points) | 12.9% | 9.4% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 2.0% (±1.1 points) | 2.5% | 0.9% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 1.6% (±0.7 points) | 2.4% | 3.6% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 1.6% (±1.1 points) | 1.2% | 1.8% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 3.3% (±1.2 points) | 4.4% | 9.4% | 15.1% |
In Rock Springs, the average commute is not measurably different from Sweetwater County (23.8 minutes).
It is also higher than in Wyoming (18.8 minutes).
It is lower than the national figure (26.4 minutes).
In Rock Springs, the share commuting by public transportation is not measurably different from Sweetwater County (2.5%).
It is not measurably different from Wyoming (0.9%).
It is lower than the national figure (3.2%).
In Sweetwater County, Rock Springs ranks 4 of 7 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 37 of 109.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Rock Springs
| Vehicles available | Rock Springs | Sweetwater County | Wyoming | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 3.6% (±1.6 points) | 2.8% | 4.1% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 25.1% (±3.9 points) | 25.8% | 27.6% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 37.7% (±4.1 points) | 35.3% | 34.7% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 33.6% (±3.8 points) | 36.0% | 33.6% | 21.9% |
In Rock Springs, the share of households without a vehicle is not measurably different from Sweetwater County (2.8%).
It is not measurably different from Wyoming (4.1%).
It is lower than the national figure (8.4%).
Working from home and internet access in Rock Springs
| Rock Springs | Sweetwater County | Wyoming | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 3.3% (±1.2 points) | 4.4% (±0.9 points) | 9.4% (±0.5 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 96.0% (±1.7 points) | 95.6% (±1.2 points) | 95.3% (±0.3 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 90.2% (±2.8 points) | 88.8% (±2.1 points) | 89.4% (±0.5 points) | 91.0% |
In Rock Springs, the share of households with a broadband subscription is not measurably different from Sweetwater County (88.8%).
It is not measurably different from Wyoming (89.4%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (91.0%).
Average commute in places near Rock Springs
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rock Springs | — | 22.5 minutes (±2.5) | — |
| North Rock Springs | 6.2 mi | 24.1 minutes (±4.0) | Not measurably different |
| Green River | 14 mi | 24.3 minutes (±3.9) | Not measurably different |
| Superior | 17 mi | 35.9 minutes (±7.8) | Higher |
| Granger | 38 mi | 16.1 minutes (±5.9) | Not measurably different |
| Manila | 49 mi | 18.5 minutes (±5.6) | Not measurably different |
| Opal | 58 mi | 36.9 minutes (±20.1) | Not measurably different |
| Lyman | 59 mi | 25.8 minutes (±6.1) | Not measurably different |
| Mountain View | 62 mi | 31.9 minutes (±11.1) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Superior, WY (35.9 minutes).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Average commute across Sweetwater County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Average commute |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Superior | 35.9 minutes (±7.8) |
| 2 | Green River | 24.3 minutes (±3.9) |
| 3 | North Rock Springs | 24.1 minutes (±4.0) |
| 4 | Rock Springs | 22.5 minutes (±2.5) |
| 5 | Bairoil | 20.7 minutes (±11.9) |
| 6 | Wamsutter | 16.4 minutes (±9.4) |
| 7 | Granger | 16.1 minutes (±5.9) |
Survey years: 2020–2024 (American Community Survey 5-year estimates).
Margins of error are at the 90% confidence level.
What you can do on Seayora in Rock Springs
One account for renting, owning, managing and fixing homes, with these figures beside you.
Looking for a place to rent?
Browse homes for rent near Rock Springs, save the ones you like and apply online.
Browse rentals · Create a renter account
Own or manage a rental?
List it, sign the lease and collect rent online, with the figures for Rock Springs beside you.
Create a landlord account · See what landlords get
Do repairs, renovations or maintenance?
Get found by owners and renters near Rock Springs, and send estimates and invoices from your phone.
Questions about Rock Springs
How long is the average commute in Rock Springs?
Workers who live in Rock Springs, WY take an average of 22.5 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Rock Springs without a car?
3.6% of households in Rock Springs have no vehicle, and 2.0% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Rock Springs?
3.3% (±1.2 points) of workers who live in Rock Springs worked from home, and 90.2% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Rock Springs city, Wyoming
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Rock Springs city, Wyoming
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Rock Springs city, Wyoming
To check these figures in the Census Bureau’s own API, request the variables below from the 2024 ACS 5-year data profile (acs/acs5/profile) for Rock Springs city, Wyoming (place:67235, in state:56).
Each estimate (E or PE) has a margin of error beside it (M or PM).
The API needs a free key.
DP03_0018E, DP03_0018M, DP03_0025E, DP03_0025M, DP03_0019PE, DP03_0019PM, DP03_0020PE, DP03_0020PM, DP03_0021PE, DP03_0021PM, DP03_0022PE, DP03_0022PM, DP03_0023PE, DP03_0023PM, DP03_0024PE, DP03_0024PM, DP04_0058PE, DP04_0058PM, DP04_0059PE, DP04_0059PM, DP04_0060PE, DP04_0060PM, DP04_0061PE, DP04_0061PM, DP02_0153PE, DP02_0153PM, DP02_0154PE, DP02_0154PM
This product uses the Census Bureau Data API but is not endorsed or certified by the Census Bureau.
Figures are published by the US Census Bureau, HUD, the Bureau of Labor Statistics and the FBI; Seayora reproduces them and does not adjust them, except where a sentence says it compares dollar figures after inflation. They describe the whole place, not any one building or street, and are not an appraisal, a rent determination, a tax bill, a safety rating or legal advice.
Figures last updated on .
Related
- Housing in Rock Springs at a glance
- Median rent in Rock Springs
- Rent by bedrooms in Rock Springs
- Rent burden in Rock Springs
- Renters and owners in Rock Springs
- Income and affordability in Rock Springs
- Home values in Rock Springs
- Homeowner costs in Rock Springs
- Property taxes in Rock Springs
- Types of homes in Rock Springs
- Bedrooms in Rock Springs
- Age of homes in Rock Springs
- Vacancy rate in Rock Springs
- Heating fuel in Rock Springs
- Crime reported to police in Rock Springs
- Population growth in Rock Springs
- How long people stay in Rock Springs
- Crowding and facilities in Rock Springs
- Wyoming landlord and tenant rules
- Housing across Sweetwater County
- Wyoming places ranked by commute time
- Housing data for every place in Wyoming