Tuesday, December 2, 2008

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Cheyenne, Wyoming

       
Total population 55,314 Average January/July temperatures 25.6° / 69.7°
Median home price $ 172,900 Annual Precipitation 14.41 in. /yr.

Cheyenne, Wyoming

The capital of Wyoming is also its largest city.

Cultural Attractions
The Wyoming State Museum showcases the state’s history.
Economy
Agriculture is the staple of Cheyenne’s economy.
Geography
Cheyenne is in extreme southeastern Wyoming.
Historical
Cheyenne got its start when the Union Pacific Railway made its way through the city in 1867.
Recreation
Nearby Curt Gowdy State Park offers hiking and fishing opportunities.

Location Details

Weather  
Average January high/low temperature (?) 37.64 ° / 13.5 °
Average July high/low temperature (?) 87.5 ° / 51.92 °
Precipitation (?) 14.41 in. /yr.
% Sunny days per year (?) 29 %
Index score for various storm types (lower is better) (?) 35
Index score for air quality (lower is better) (?) 98
Cost of Living  
Median home price (?) $ 172,900
Median household income, age 55 to 75 (?) $42531.0
Median household income, all ages(?) $39930
Maximum state income tax (?) 0 %
State sales tax (?) 6 %
Recreational & Cultural Activities  
Area of square miles of parkland/greenspace (?) N/A
Number of public golf courses within the county (?) 6
Number of private golf courses within the county (?) 5
Number of public swimming pools within 15 miles of the location(?) 4
Health clubs, studios & gymnasiums within 15 miles of the location(?) 9
Number of sports teams within the county (?) 0
Number of movie theaters within the county (?) 3
Number of libraries within the county (?) 8
Number of museums within the county (?) 12
Number of college and universities that reside within the county (?) 0
Population & Demographics  
Total population (?) 55,314
Population density (?) 2,648 people/mi.²
Population trends (Percentage growth/decline of the 55+ population) (?) 64.8% growth
Population over 55 (?) 15,145 people
Education (?) 21 % have a college degree
Health  
Number of hospitals within the county (?) 6
Number of clinics within the county (?) 15
Number of elder care facilities within the county (?) 4
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