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Rock Springs
Sweetwater County, Wyoming
ZipCodes
82901
Motto
Gateway to the West
Page Contents for Rock Springs, Wyoming
History & History-related items
Chamber of Commerce.
Organizations, Churches, and Sports.
Statistics & Facts
The Wyoming state capital is Cheyenne.
The population of Rock Springs is approximately 18,708 (2000), 23036 (2010).
The approximate number of families is 8,056 (1990), 8762 (2010).
The amount of land area in Rock Springs is 47.699 sq. kilometers.
The amount of surface water is 0 sq kilometers.
The distance from Rock Springs to Washington DC is 1777 miles.
The distance to the Wyoming state capital is 237 miles. (as the crow flies)
Rock Springs is positioned 41.59 degrees north of the equator and 109.22 degrees west of the prime meridian.
Rock Springs elevation is 6,242 feet above sea level.
Rock Springs per capita income is $ 30,400 (2002).
Rock Springs median income is $ 46,537 (2002).
Rock Springs average annual precipitation is 8.7 inches peryear.
Rock Springs average annual snowfall is 34.9 inches per year.
Rock Springs average temperature is 44 degrees F.
The average winter temperature is 18 degrees F.
The average summer temperature is 68 degrees F.
Location
in southwest Wyoming at the juncture of Interstate 80 and US Highway 191. Here is a map of the city.Return to Index
Climate
seasonal with all four seasons represented. Most of the yearly moisture comes in the form of snow rather than rain. There is an average of 244 days of sunshine each year.
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Weather
enjoyable. Here is a current weather page for the area.
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History & History Related Items
The nickname, Gateway to the West, is well earned. It is here where many pioneer and exploration groups crossed the Rockies and others traversed the Green River. Many of the original wagon ruts and trails may still be seen today.
Check this historical information for the area.
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Attractions
The largest sand dunes in North America are just minutes from Rock Springs.
Rock Springs - Sweetwater County Airport
P.O. Box 1987
Rock Springs, WY 82901
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Rock Springs City Government
City of Rock Springs212 D Street
Rock Springs, WY 82901
Phone: (307) 352-1500
Rock Springs has a Mayor-Council form of government
Rock Springs Chamber
Wyoming's High Desert Country
Rock Springs Chamber of Commerce
P.O. Box 398
1897 Dewar Drive
Rock Springs, Wyoming
Phone: 307-362-3771
Toll-free: 800-GO-DUNES
Rock Springs Organizations
Wyoming's High Desert Country
Rock Springs Chamber of Commerce
P.O. Box 398
1897 Dewar Drive
Rock Springs, Wyoming
Phone: 307-362-3771
Toll-free: 800-GO-DUNES
Rock Springs Libraries
Sweetwater County Libraries
Rock Springs Library
400 C St
Rock Springs, WY 82901-6225
Phone: 307-352-6667
Western Wyoming Library
2500 College Dr
Rock Springs, WY 82901-5802
Phone: 307-382-1700
White Mountain Library
2935 Sweetwater Dr
Rock Springs, WY 82901-4331
Phone: 307-362-2665
Rock Springs Schools
Sweetwater School District 13550 Foothill Blvd
Rock Springs, WY 82901-4851
Phone: 307-352-3400
Western Wyoming Community College
2500 College Drive
Rock Springs, WY 82901
Phone: (307) 382-1600 Rock Springs
Miscellany
The population of Rock Springs was:1970 - 11,700
1990 - 19,050
2000 - 18,708
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