Rawlins
A community guide to Rawlins in Wyoming, the United States.
- Population
- 8,221 residents
- Region
- Wyoming
- Country
- the United States
- Coordinates
- 41.7911, -107.2387
Getting there
Reaching Rawlins typically involves the regional road network of Wyoming or, for longer journeys, connecting to one of the wider transport corridors that traverse the United States. Local routes link Rawlins to surrounding towns and to the principal arteries that carry traffic between the larger urban centres of Wyoming. Travel times depend on the route taken, the time of day, and the season — all standard considerations for navigating the area around Rawlins.
Geography and location
Rawlins sits at approximate coordinates 41.7911 latitude and -107.2387 longitude within Wyoming. The terrain and natural features around Rawlins reflect those typical of its part of the United States, with land use, water access, and transport corridors that have shaped the way the community has developed over time. Travel distances to neighbouring populated places vary, with the wider Wyoming road network providing the principal routes in and out.
Economy and services
The economy of Rawlins reflects small-scale community commerce, with employment distributed across the sectors typical for similarly-sized communities in Wyoming. Local services include the everyday provisions residents and visitors expect — retail, food, and personal services — supported by the wider municipal infrastructure of Wyoming and the United States. Businesses based in Rawlins draw from the regional labour pool and supply both local needs and the broader market beyond the immediate area.