Rock River, WY

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Population
217
U.S. Census Population Estimates Program · 2025
Elevation
6,895 ft
USGS GNIS community points and 3DEP elevation · GNIS 2026-07-06; USGS 3DEP sampled 2026-07-23
Median Home Value
$127,000
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
Median Rent
$2,059/mo
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
Median Income
$49,500
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
General Quality
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Tucked into the open plains of Albany County along Highway 30, Rock River is a quiet community with deep railroad and ranching roots. Originally settled nearby as the frontier outpost of Rock Creek, the town shifted to its current spot at the turn of the century when the Union Pacific rerouted its tracks across the river. Today, it offers a peaceful, unhurried pace of life surrounded by sweeping prairie and big western skies.

Daily life here centers on wide-open spaces and a tight-knit community feel. Local families are served right in town by the K-12 Rock River School, part of Albany County School District No. 1. It makes an appealing home for anyone seeking rural privacy and easy access to outdoor recreation, all while keeping the healthcare, shopping, and dining in Laramie just a short drive down the highway.

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