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Laramie, Wyoming

       
Total population 25,688 Average January/July temperatures 23.4° / 65.1°
Median home price N/A Annual Precipitation 10.97 in. /yr.

Laramie, Wyoming

This Albany County city is home to the University of Wyoming.

Climate
Summer months are temperate, but winter and early spring bring snowfall and frigid temperatures.
Economy
Laramie's economy relies heavily on the University of Wyoming.
Geography
Laramie is in the middle of the Big Horn Mountains.
Historical
The Wyoming Territorial Prison once held many outlaws, including Butch Cassidy.
Recreation
Portions of the Medicine Bow-Routt National Forest are easily accessible from Laramie.

Location Details

Weather  
Average January high/low temperature (?) 36.04 ° / 10.78 °
Average July high/low temperature (?) 80.54 ° / 49.66 °
Precipitation (?) 10.97 in. /yr.
% Sunny days per year (?) 29 %
Index score for various storm types (lower is better) (?) 11
Index score for air quality (lower is better) (?) 100
Cost of Living  
Median home price (?) N/A
Median household income, age 55 to 75 (?) $42018.0
Median household income, all ages(?) $28659
Maximum state income tax (?) 0 %
State sales tax (?) 6 %
Recreational & Cultural Activities  
Area of square miles of parkland/greenspace (?) .120 mi.²
Number of public golf courses within the county (?) 2
Number of private golf courses within the county (?) 2
Number of public swimming pools within 15 miles of the location(?) 0
Health clubs, studios & gymnasiums within 15 miles of the location(?) 2
Number of sports teams within the county (?) 0
Number of movie theaters within the county (?) 2
Number of libraries within the county (?) 4
Number of museums within the county (?) 6
Number of college and universities that reside within the county (?) 1
Population & Demographics  
Total population (?) 25,688
Population density (?) 2,388 people/mi.²
Population trends (Percentage growth/decline of the 55+ population) (?) 56.6% growth
Population over 55 (?) 4,661 people
Education (?) 34 % have a college degree
Health  
Number of hospitals within the county (?) 1
Number of clinics within the county (?) 5
Number of elder care facilities within the county (?) 3
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