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Rawlins, WY

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Population
7,745
U.S. Census Population Estimates Program · 2025
Elevation
6,796 ft
Median Home Value
$217,100
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
Median Rent
$741/mo
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
Median Income
$64,773
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024

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OverallBest places in WyomingPopulation ranking#12 highest population in WyomingNearest larger communityCasper, Wyoming86 miles away · 58,771 residents.

About Rawlins

Rawlins is a city and the county seat of Carbon County, Wyoming, situated at an elevation of 6,800 feet. Named for Union General John Aaron Rawlins who camped here in 1867, the community of approximately 8,129 lies along the Continental Divide National Scenic Trail. Public education is served by Carbon County School District One.

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Lower FEMA County Heat-Wave Risk IndexA+100.0ratingLower FEMA County Hurricane Risk IndexA+100.0ratingLower Projected Late-Century County-Area Exposure to Sea-Level RiseA+100.0rating

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