One of the largest states in the union of the Great Plains and the Rocky Mountains is Wyoming, a state renowned for its expansive vistas. The state’s natural splendor is emphasized by the 13,809-foot Gannett Mountain and the second-highest mountain, Grand Teton.
Wyoming (Photo: The Nature Conservancy)
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A Tapestry of History and Challenges
Before becoming a state in 1890, Wyoming, often known as the Equality State, was the leader in women’s suffrage as the 44th state. Wyoming is a large state, but its population is small; according to the 2020 census, it was 576,850. The main airport for the state is located in Jackson Hole and is unique in that it is the only commercial airport inside the Grand Teton National Park.
1. Riverton
– Population: 10,772
– Crimes Per 100k: 547
– Property Crimes Per 100k: 4,233
Notable Infamy: Andrew John Yellowbear Jr.’s gruesome capital murder trial for torturing his toddler daughter.
2. Evansville
– Population: 3,005
– Violent Crimes Per 100k: 299
– Property Crimes Per 100k: 2,595
-Concerning Statistic: 20th-highest burglary rate in Wyoming.
3. Evanston
– Population: 11,563
– Violent Crimes Per 100k: 415
– Property Crimes Per 100k: 1,885
– Disturbing Fact: Highest rate of sexual assault cases in Wyoming.
4. Casper
– Population: 58,244
– Violent Crimes Per 100k: 212
– Property Crimes Per 100k: 2,848
– Noteworthy: Casper holds the fourth-highest murder rate and fifth-highest sexual assault rate in Wyoming.
5. Powell
– Population: 6,165
– Violent Crimes Per 100k: 243
– Property Crimes Per 100k: 2,076
– Concerning Trend: 1 in 411 chance of falling victim to a violent attack in 2020.
6. Torrington
– Population: 6,623
– Violent Crimes Per 100k: 483
– Property Crimes Per 100k: 1,162
– Positive Note: Home to Eastern Wyoming College but struggles with the second-highest rate of violent crime.
7. Wheatland
– Population: 3,445
– Violent Crimes Per 100k: 174
– Property Crimes Per 100k: 2,322
– Distinct Feature: Highest burglary rate in Wyoming in 2020.
8. Cheyenne
– Population: 64,751
– Violent Crimes Per 100k: 376
– Property Crimes Per 100k: 3,376
– Dark History: Notorious Uden family murders, a reminder of the hidden darkness.
9. Newcastle
– Population: 3,383
– Violent Crimes Per 100k: 266
– Property Crimes Per 100k: 1,241
– Safety Tip: Residents advised to be cautious on the town’s walking trails.
10. Rock Springs
– Population: 22,615
– Violent Crimes Per 100k: 256
– Property Crimes Per 100k: 1,357
– Historical Notoriety: Site of the violent Rock Springs Massacre in 1885, facing contemporary challenges with high rates of robberies and arsons.
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