Sheridan County

WY · Pop. 192,901 · Mixed County

6Homestead Score

Sheridan County is a mixed county in WY with a population of approximately 192,901.

$/Acre: $3,328

Property Tax: 0.61%

Growing Season: 93 days

Broadband: 67%

Safety: 6/10

Density: 193.5/sq mi

Pros

Rural setting

Cons

Limited amenities

Taxes & Cost of Living

Property Tax Rate0.61%

Local Sales Tax0.44%

Combined Sales Tax4.44%

Cost of Living Index91.9

Median Household Income$92,315

Poverty Rate16.8%

Homestead ExemptionYes

Land & Building

Avg Land $/Acre$3,328

Median Home Price$354K

Acres for Sale3835

Building CodeBasic

Permit Required

Zoning TypeNo Zoning

Tiny Home Friendly

Mobile Home Friendly

Min Lot Size2.5 acres

Climate & Growing

USDA Zone5

Growing Season93 days

Annual Rainfall10.6 inches

Avg Summer High83°F

Avg Winter Low16°F

Soil TypeLoam

Soil Quality9/10

Elevation2,243 ft

Top CropsHay

Natural Disaster Risk

Drought6/10

Wildfire8/10

Tornado3/10

Flood1/10

Water & Energy

Primary Water SourceWell

Well Depth (avg)210 ft

Water AvailabilityAbundant

Solar (Avg PSH)5.2

Wind Potential8/10

Electric Rate$0.17/kWh

Laws & Regulations

Unincorporated

HOA PrevalenceRare

Livestock Allowed

Chicken OrdinanceRestricted

Burn Permit Required

Raw Milk AccessNo

Safety

Violent Crime /100K336

Property Crime /100K443

Overall Safety6/10

Sheriff Response45 minutes average

Healthcare

Nearest Hospital52 miles

Emergency Room

Healthcare Facilities5

Infrastructure & Community

Broadband Coverage67%

Cell CoverageFair

Starlink Available

Nearest Town7 miles

Nearest City56 miles

School District8/10

Farmers Markets3

Public Land Nearby48%

Business & Employment

Unemployment Rate6.7%

Ag EconomyWeak