Rock Springs is the fifth-largest city in Wyoming, with a population of around 25,000. After two decades of population decline Rock Springs grew by 23% between 2000 and 2010. It is also a multicultural city, owing to the vast number of immigrants from all over the world that were drawn to the city’s coal industry jobs. The annual “International Day” festival celebrates this diversity and draws visitors from all over the state. “Wyoming’s Big Show” is also held in the city and is a popular tourist draw. So, while the city might not have a large population, it can attract a large number of drivers throughout the year. This tends to raise the rate of auto accidents and has an impact on local insurance rates. If you’re looking to save money on your auto policy be sure to look at all the options for cheap insurance Rock Springs can offer. Comparing multiple quotes is the best way to save money.
Other Rock Springs facts that may affect your rates:
- Aside from the two festivals already mentioned, there are a number of smaller music and food festivals in the city. These not only make the city a pretty fun place to live in, they also bring a lot of tourist money.
- The cost of living in the city is 12% lower than the national average with housing being the most inexpensive factor (28% lower than the national average).
- Crime rates are higher than the average for cities of Rock Springs’ size, but there were only 16 cars stolen in 2012.