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Afton, WY vs Rock Springs, WY

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Highlights
- Household income in Rock Springs, is 37% more than it is in Afton and is 7% above the National Average.
- Afton unemployment rate is 5.2%.
- Rock Springs unemployment rate is 7.1%.

Economy
 Afton, WYRock Springs, WYUnited States
 Unemployment Rate5.2%7.1%6.0%
 Recent Job Growth-0.6%-2.0%1.6%
 Future Job Growth32.4%10.0%33.5%
 Sales Taxes5.0%5.0%6.2%
 Income Taxes0.0%0.0%4.6%
 Income per Cap.$29,416$36,504$37,638
 Household Income$54,250$74,548$69,021
 Family Median Income$78,816$93,193$85,028
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 Est. Households By Income
 Afton, WYRock Springs, WYUnited States
 Income Less Than 15K6.7%8.2%9.4%
 Income between 15K and 20K4.1%3.3%3.8%
 Income between 20K and 30K5.8%7.3%8.1%
 Income between 30K and 40K19.8%8.0%8.0%
 Income between 40K and 50K10.4%6.4%7.6%
 Income between 50K and 60K8.5%7.2%7.2%
 Income between 60K and 75K7.9%9.9%9.6%
 Income between 75K and 100K13.8%14.4%12.8%
 Income between 100K and 150K13.7%22.5%16.3%
 Income between 150K and 200K5.2%7.9%7.8%
 Income greater than 200K4.2%5.1%9.5%
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 Population By Occupation
 Afton, WYRock Springs, WYUnited States
 Management, business, finance13.8%11.1%16.4%
 Engineering, computers, science3.3%5.8%6.5%
 Community, social services0.4%2.0%1.8%
 Legal0.0%0.8%1.2%
 Education, library5.0%7.0%6.2%
 Arts, design, media, sports, entertainment0.5%0.8%2.0%
 Healthcare practitioners and technology4.1%3.9%6.2%
 Healthcare support2.3%1.7%3.3%
 Firefighters, law enforcement0.9%2.5%2.1%
 Food preparation, serving7.2%4.9%5.4%
 Building maintenance1.6%3.8%3.6%
 Personal care5.6%2.2%2.6%
 Sales, office, administrative support30.2%20.2%20.9%
 Farming, fishing, forestry0.5%0.2%0.6%
 Construction, extraction, maintenance/repair16.6%20.8%8.1%
 Production, transportation, material moving8.2%12.5%13.1%

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Reviews for Afton    2 Reviews

Yes, we moved from a crowded, crime ridden area and found paradise. Not to have to look around when returning to parked car. Not to be afraid walking anywhere. Not to  More

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Over 8 years ago

I've lived in the Afton area of Star Valley since 1996. I have a nice house that I purchased in a nice subdivision while prices were reasonable. Our house and property  More

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Reviews for Rock Springs    3 Reviews

Rock Springs will grow on you. It is a big city (about 20,000) by Wyoming standards. There are a few chain stores and a small mall. Wal-Mart is the main place to shop  More

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Over 16 years ago

i once lived in rock for about a year and then transfered to oregon. i'm ready to go back.the town is like any it has good and bad.im going back because it grew on me  More

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Over 17 years ago

I have heard lots of rumors about Rock Springs. I know that many people say it is a rough town. Since I am looking at possibly teaching there, I would like to know what  More

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