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Reliance, WY
Census-designated place in Sweetwater County, Wyoming.
Population
572
Land area
4.1sq mi
People per sq mi
139
ZIP codes
0
Reliance and its ZIP codes
Reliance at a glance
- Reliance is about 23 times as dense as Wyoming as a whole.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $28,700 (91% below Wyoming) and median rent is $824 a month.
Local data for Reliance, WY
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Reliance, WY, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Poverty rate
0.0%
Median home value
$28,700
Median rent
$824/mo
Homeownership
45.1%
Bachelor's or higher
25.3%
Median age
40.2
Average commute
52.8 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Mexican Americans (164), Venezuelan Americans (132), Swedish Americans (40).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Sweetwater County. PPP loans are for Reliance.
Unemployment rate
3.4%
Aug 2026, +0.1 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$70,405
20,348 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$63,284
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$275M
FY 2026, $6,508 per person
How people get to work
Reliance, WY, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone78.0%
- Carpooled22.0%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked0.0%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
- Worked from home0.0%
Average one-way commute: 52.8 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Reliance, WY, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Very Low
Top: landslide
Storm events since 1996
822
Countywide, mostly high wind
Flood insurance policies
47
0.3% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
86° / 12°F
10.4 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone1 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Reliance, WY, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
39.9%
U.S. 33.3% +6.6 pts
Diabetes
13.4%
U.S. 12.1% +1.3 pts
Smoking
20.5%
U.S. 12.8% +7.7 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
17.7%
U.S. 11.1% +6.6 pts
Cities near Reliance
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| North Rock SpringsCensus-designated place | 3.4 mi | 14.8 |
| Rock SpringsCity | 4.9 mi | 19.8 |
| Clearview AcresCensus-designated place | 6.8 mi | 1.2 |
| Purple SageCensus-designated place | 10 mi | 0.3 |
| Arrowhead SpringsCensus-designated place | 11 mi | 1.2 |
| SuperiorTown | 14 mi | 1.1 |
| Green RiverCity | 18 mi | 13.8 |
| James TownCensus-designated place | 19 mi | 3.2 |
| Point of RocksCensus-designated place | 21 mi | 2.2 |
| EdenCensus-designated place | 30 mi | 13.5 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Reliance, WY in?
- Reliance is in Sweetwater County, Wyoming.
- What is the population of Reliance, WY?
- About 572 people live in Reliance, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Reliance?
- Nearby places include North Rock Springs (3.4 mi), Rock Springs (4.9 mi), Clearview Acres (6.8 mi), Purple Sage (10 mi), Arrowhead Springs (11 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023