Wyoming
Sheridan is a small city in Wyoming with a population of 19,035. Residents earn $61,598 per year, which is 18% below the national average.
Based on current data, Sheridan receives an overall livability score of 3.2 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B. Key strengths include low unemployment, low crime rates, a low poverty rate. Sheridan offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
The median household income in Sheridan is $61,598, 18% below the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 2.1%. Only 6.2% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 12 minutes, shorter than most U.S. cities.
The median home value in Sheridan is $295,300, roughly aligned with the national median of $281,900. Renters pay a median of $933 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. A price-to-income ratio of 4.8x indicates a reasonably affordable housing market.
Violent crime in Sheridan is below the national average at 218 per 100,000 residents (U.S. avg: 380). Property crime occurs at a rate of 2,254 per 100,000, near the national average.
Educational attainment is solid, with 34.8% holding a bachelor's degree or higher, near the national average. 96.7% have completed high school. Local schools score 7.2/10 in standardized testing, reflecting strong academic performance.
Sheridan has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 45°F. Winters average 24°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 14.9 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 44.
| English Only | 96.8% |
| 23% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 3.2% |
| 76% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $61,598 |
| 18% below US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $39,180 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $1,094 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $93,601 |
| Unemployment | 2.1% |
| 42% below US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 6.2% |
| 50% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 1,749 |
| County GDP | $2,314M |
| Restaurants | 127 |
| Healthcare | 164 |
| Retail | 266 |
| Manufacturing | 47 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $5,085 |
| 45% above US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 1.72% |
| Commute Time | 12.3 min |
| Work from Home | 4.5% |
| Census Median | $295,300 |
| 5% above US avg | |
| Zillow ZHVI | $425,574 |
| Median List Price | $349,250 |
| Median List Price | $349,250 |
| $/Sq Ft | $277 |
| Homes Sold | 18 |
| Sale-to-List Ratio | 0.0% |
| Price Drops | 8.4% |
| Inventory | 95 |
| Census Median Rent | $933 |
| 20% below US avg |
| Studio | $855 |
| 1 Bedroom | $860 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,129 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,354 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,891 |
| Owner-Occupied | 62.0% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $5,085 |
| 45% above US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 1.72% |
| Obesity | 30.8% |
| 4% below US avg | |
| Diabetes | 8.6% |
| Heart Disease | 5.1% |
| High Blood Pressure | 28.0% |
| Asthma | 10.4% |
| COPD | 5.9% |
| Stroke | 2.7% |
| Binge Drinking | 17.5% |
| Physical Inactivity | 22.0% |
| Depression | 25.0% |
| Mental Distress | 16.9% |
| Physical Distress | 12.2% |
| Insurance Rate | 90.2% |
| Checkup Rate | 67.7% |
| Premature Death | 7,011/100K |
| Food Environment | 7.7/10 |
| Exercise Access | 87.1% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 164 |
| Total Violent | 217.6/100K |
| 43% below US avg | |
| Murder | 5.6/100K |
| 11% below US avg | |
| Rape | 16.7/100K |
| Robbery | 5.6/100K |
| Assault | 189.7/100K |
| Total Property | 2,254.5/100K |
| 15% above US avg | |
| Burglary | 385.0/100K |
| Theft | 1,752.2/100K |
| Vehicle Theft | 117.2/100K |
| Arson | 16.7/100K |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 1 |
| Safety Grade | F |
| Safety Score | 1.0 / 5.0 |
| Annual Average | 45.4°F |
| 16% below US avg | |
| January Average | 24°F (-4°C) |
| July Average | 71°F (22°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 14.9 inches |
| 61% below US avg |
| AQI Median | 44.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Good Days % | 76.8% |
| Unhealthy Days | 16 |
| Elevation | 3,755 ft (1,145 m) |
| Area | 12.7 sq mi (32.9 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,496/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 44.7962°N, 106.9642°W |
| County FIPS | 56033 |
Winner: Republican by 50.1 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 34.8% |
| 3% above US avg | |
| High School+ | 96.7% |
| School Test Score | 7.24 |
| RUCC Code 7 | Nonmetro — Urban 2.5K–20K |
| Population Density | 1,496/sq mi |
| Total Area | 12.7 sq mi |
| EV Charging Stations | 6 |
| Alt Fuel Stations | 6 |
| Public Libraries | 4 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 164 |
| Restaurants | 127 |
| Retail Stores | 266 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 1 |
| Avg Commute | 12.3 min |
| Work from Home | 4.5% |