Tuesday, December 2, 2008

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Sheridan, Wyoming

       
Total population 16,429 Average January/July temperatures 19.4° / 69.6°
Median home price N/A Annual Precipitation 13.4 in. /yr.

Sheridan, Wyoming

This Sheridan County community embodies rural living.

Cultural Attractions
The Sheridan County Historical Society Museum showcases local history.
Economy
Oil and coal processing/shipping, along with agriculture and other industries, are key to Sheridan’s economy.
Geography
Sheridan is in north-central Wyoming.
Historical
This area grew rapidly after the discovery of coal in 1890 and the advent of the railroad in 1892.
Recreation
The Bighorn National Forest offers campgrounds, picnic areas, trails, and more.

Location Details

Weather  
Average January high/low temperature (?) 32.75 ° / 6.13 °
Average July high/low temperature (?) 86.88 ° / 52.29 °
Precipitation (?) 13.4 in. /yr.
% Sunny days per year (?) N/A
Index score for various storm types (lower is better) (?) 12
Index score for air quality (lower is better) (?) 104
Cost of Living  
Median home price (?) N/A
Median household income, age 55 to 75 (?) $32248.0
Median household income, all ages(?) $33406
Maximum state income tax (?) 0 %
State sales tax (?) 6 %
Recreational & Cultural Activities  
Area of square miles of parkland/greenspace (?) .050 mi.²
Number of public golf courses within the county (?) 3
Number of private golf courses within the county (?) 4
Number of public swimming pools within 15 miles of the location(?) 2
Health clubs, studios & gymnasiums within 15 miles of the location(?) 4
Number of sports teams within the county (?) 0
Number of movie theaters within the county (?) 1
Number of libraries within the county (?) 6
Number of museums within the county (?) 6
Number of college and universities that reside within the county (?) 0
Population & Demographics  
Total population (?) 16,429
Population density (?) 1,920 people/mi.²
Population trends (Percentage growth/decline of the 55+ population) (?) 55.2% growth
Population over 55 (?) 5,020 people
Education (?) 26 % have a college degree
Health  
Number of hospitals within the county (?) 4
Number of clinics within the county (?) 7
Number of elder care facilities within the county (?) 3
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