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Living in Sheridan County, Wyoming

$836/mo
Median Rent
$420K
Median Home Price
34°F
Winter High
75°F
Summer High
2.5%
Unemployment
42
Median Age

Sheridan County is a county in Wyoming with a population of around 30,009. The main communities are Sheridan, Ranchester, Dayton.

Cost of Living

Median rent is $836/month, well below the national average, with a median home price of around $420K. The county has one of the lowest unemployment rates in the country at 2.5%.

Weather and Climate

The climate brings cold winters (highs around 34°F) and warm summers (highs around 75°F). Mountains are less than 1 hour away. Natural hazard risks include hurricane risk and wildfire risk.

Demographics

Sheridan County has middle-aged demographics, with a median age of 42 and a moderately educated workforce (31% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher). The county votes strongly Republican.

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Top Cities and towns in Sheridan County

Sheridan

Population: 17,444

Home price:$359,025

Ranchester

Population: 855

Home price:$347,690

Dayton

Population: 757

Home price:$372,008

Clearmont

Population: 142

Home price:$453,866

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Demographics & Amenities in Sheridan County

2 Hours to major Airport

Yes

Median age

42.3 Years

Average Family Size

2.95

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Hazards in Sheridan County

Earthquakes

Very Low

Wildfires

Relatively Low

Hurricanes

Not Applicable

Drought

Relatively Low

Tornados

Very Low

Earthquakes

Very Low

Wildfires

Relatively Low

Hurricanes

Not Applicable

Drought

Relatively Low

Tornados

Very Low
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Terrain & Weather in Sheridan County

Average Summer temperature

84°F

Coast

Not near the coast

Sun

Some sun

Precipitation

15.11 inches

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Economy in Sheridan County

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Employment rate

62.3%

Total Employer Establishments

21,770

Poverty (%)

11.4%

Unemployment rate (%)

2.5%

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Laws and Rights in Sheridan County

Cannabis

Illegal

Abortion

Legal before fetal viability

Gun Carry

No permits required

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Health inSheridan County

Excessive drinking, Adult smoking, Exercise opportunities

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Crime Statistics in Sheridan County

Robbery

0/ per 1000

Aggravated Assault

0.78/ per 1000

Burglary

2.35/ per 1000

Arson

0/ per 1000

Property Crimes, Violent Crimes, Auto Theft, Rape, Larceny

Auto Theft

NA/ per 1000

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Total Violent Crimes

1.17/ per 1000

Rape

NA/ per 1000

Larcency

NA/ per 1000

Cities in Sheridan County