Sheridan, WY

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 2/10
directions_run Walkability 1/10
directions_bus Transit 1/10
directions_car Commute 9/10
home Housing 7/10
visibility Safety 8/10
local_library Schools 9/10
local_airport Airports 1/10
school Colleges 1/10
accessibility Hospitals 1/10
directions_bike Bikeability
Not Bikeable. The area lacks biking infrastructure and has unsafe or impractical conditions for cyclists, requiring alternative transportation methods.
directions_run Walkability
Not Walkable. The area is heavily car-dependent, with almost no amenities within walking distance or pedestrian-friendly infrastructure.
directions_car Commute
Convenient Commutes. Commutes are manageable, with reasonable travel times and access to reliable transportation options.
directions_bus Transit
Very Limited Access. The area has little to no public transportation infrastructure, making it difficult to travel without a personal vehicle.
home Housing
Moderately Priced. The area has a balanced cost of living, with housing and rent costs that are neither particularly high nor low.
visibility Safety
Generally Safe. Crime rates are below average, with only occasional incidents, making the area a relatively secure place to live.
local_airport Airports
Remote. Airport access is highly inconvenient or impractical, requiring extensive travel arrangements.
accessibility Hospitals
Healthcare Scarce. The area has little to no access to hospitals or healthcare providers, requiring significant travel for most medical needs.
school Colleges
Higher Education Desert. The area has little to no access to colleges, requiring significant travel or relocation for education.
local_library Schools
Academic Excellence. High-performing schools with excellent test scores, strong graduation rates, and consistent college readiness. These schools regularly exceed state standards.

Residents

Population
19,035 332.4M (US)
Median Age
39.7 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
50.9% 64% (US)
College-Educated
34.8% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$61,598 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
84.7% 88% (US)
Average Commute
14 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
17.8% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$295,300 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$496 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$793 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
58.6% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

Sheridan County
1
Sheridan Urban Area
1
Wyoming
3

Property Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing theft, burglary, or property damage.

How the Property Crime Score here compares with other places

Sheridan County
3
Sheridan Urban Area
3
Wyoming
4

Climate

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 0 8 22
Feb 0 6 25
Mar 1 9 33
Apr 1 7 42
May 2 1 51
Jun 2 0 60
Jul 1 0 68
Aug 1 0 67
Sep 1 1 56
Oct 1 4 44
Nov 0 6 31
Dec 0 8 21

Hazards

Inland Flood Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place is deep red country, with 26% of residents leaning left and 68% leaning right.

Liberal (26%) (69%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 69%
Hillary Clinton 21%
Other 9%

Related Legislative Districts

Congressional District, WY State Senate District 21, WY State House District 29, WY
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Schools

The Wright Place
<1 miles, NE • 3.2 star
Sheridan Junior High School
<1 miles, NE • 4.1 star
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Colleges

Chief Dull Knife College
59 miles, NE • 1 star
Little Big Horn College
61 miles, N • 1 star
Northwest College
88 miles, W • 1.4 star
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Hospitals

Sheridan Memorial Hospital
1 miles, N • 4.1 star
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Airports

Gillette-Campbell County Airport
77 miles, SE • 1 star
Yellowstone Regional Airport
103 miles, W • 1 star
Billings Logan International Airport
104 miles, NW • 1.4 star
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