The Town FilesSweetwater County, Wyoming
41,542 people. The median home is worth $251,400 (typical Wyoming town: $270,400) and the median household earns $75,034.
Towns in Sweetwater County
| Town | People | Median home | Income | Median age |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rock Springs | 23,526 | $256,200 | $69,168 | 35.9 |
| Green River | 11,825 | $263,400 | $84,747 | 37.2 |
People and housing
| Sweetwater County | Typical Wyoming town | |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $251,400 | $270,400 |
| Median rent | $911 | $902 |
| Median household income | $75,034 | $69,545 |
| Median age | 37.9 | 39.7 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 20.9% | 24.8% |
| Below the poverty line | 12.9% | 9.8% |
Jobs and pay
20,698 jobs in 2024, average pay $68,269 a year.
Storms since 1996
NOAA recorded 822 storm events in Sweetwater County from 1996 to 2026, with 1 deaths.
Federal disaster declarations
Sweetwater County has been included in 4 FEMA declarations since 1953.
| 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 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2020–2024; BLS QCEW and LAUS; NOAA Storm Events; FEMA OpenFEMA (not endorsed by FEMA).