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Sheridan, WY

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Sheridan, WY

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Demographics

Predominantly WhiteSimpson's Diversity Index: 23
Population19,035
Foreign Born1.0%
Population Density1,463people per mi²
Median Age39.7 yrs
Demographics Trajectory
StableSince 2010, this city has held a relatively stable population and racial composition.
Current Race / Ethnicity Breakdown
Population Trends

Quality of Life

Overall Quality Of Life
A-
Great

A high quality of life with strong walkability, manageable living costs, healthy neighborhood signals, and solid amenity access.

Quality of Life blends cost of living, nearby amenities, socioeconomic signals, and neighborhood character. City-level scores represent the whole municipality; individual neighborhoods can differ.

Cost of Living

90/100

10% below national average

A+

The Real Cost of Living in Sheridan, Wyoming

TierIndividualFamily (4)
Survival $15k$28k
Comfortable $57k$84k
Luxury $111k+$172k+
Elite (Top 5%) $131k+$203k+
Affordability Ratio

73%

The Hood Index™

A metric tracking the socioeconomic signals of the area.

A+
Hood Index scan area
Luxury Lean90%
RisksNeutralGrowth
Premium
19
Positive
14
Poor
2
Negative
1

Groceries

3 within 10 miles

0.6mi

Gas

4 within 10 miles

1.4mi

Hospital

2 within 20 miles

1mi

Airport

DEN — Denver International

360.4mi

Post Office

USPS — Sheridan, WY

0.5mi

Critical Amenities

Country Clubs

Nearest private club or country club.

Golf1Nearest 1.7 mi
Camping2Nearest 22.5 mi
Marina0 
Winery0 
Ice Rink0 
Gun Range0 

Affluence Level

Overall Affluence Grade
C
Average

A middle-class area roughly in line with national averages across income, home values, education, and employment.

Median HHI
$62k+6.8%
18% below US avg
Est. Avg Net Worth
$639k
3% below US avg
College Educated
34.8%
1% below US avg
WFH
4.5%
69% below US avg
Homeownership
62.0%
5% below US avg
Median Home
$295k
5% above US avg

Crime

Overall Crime Grade
A
Very Safe

Lower crime rates than 86% of comparable U.S. locations.

Crime Rate
10.3
Incidents per 1,000 residents
5yr Trend
−1.8%
Overall crime change since 2020

Violent Crime

5yr+26.6%
Homicide
0.00 / 1k Residents100% below state avg
Robbery
0.05 / 1k Residents41% below state avg
Aggravated Assault
1.00 / 1k Residents18% below state avg

Property Crime

5yr−30.2%
Burglary
0.85 / 1k Residents36% below state avg
Larceny-Theft
7.92 / 1k ResidentsEqual to state avg
Motor Vehicle Theft
0.50 / 1k Residents34% below state avg
Source: FBI Crime Data · 2025

Political Climate

Cook PVI: R+23Solidly Conservative

District shown is the primary district for this city’s centroid. Cities may span multiple districts.

Presidential Voting Trends for Sheridan, Wyoming
Dem Rep
20%30%40%50%60%70%80%2000200420082012201620202024

Inherited from parent state — no local data available.

Personal Sovereignty

Personal Sovereignty measures your capacity for self-reliance and independence with minimal government friction. Higher scores mean fewer barriers between you and the way you want to live... but it assumes you have the space you need and good neighbors.

Overall Sovereignty Grade
B
Self-Reliant

Viable for self-reliance. Generally workable, though some barriers may limit total independence.

State Policy

Tax Burden
A-
Good7.5% of income
Property Rights
B
GoodIJ Grade B
Firearm Rights
B
GoodFPC Grade B
Homeschooling
A+
GreatNo notice required

Energy independence: Net exporter (800% of energy produced in-state)

Personal Liberty

Raw Milk
A+
Fully OpenRetail sales legal
Gambling Laws
D+
RestrictedTribal · Poker · Betting
Marijuana Laws
F
ProhibitedIllegal

Homesteading

Growing Season143 days190 frost-free
Annual Rainfall17.2"
Elevation3,760 ft

Strategic Assessment

Strategic Assessment grades tactical survivability using Joel Skousen's Strategic Relocation framework. Major population centers, blast zones, natural disasters, and border exposure all drive risk — lower exposure means a more defensible position in a crisis.

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Overall Strategic Grade
B
Defensible

Workable tactical position. Some exposure to population density or targets, but generally defensible in a crisis.

Strategic Pillars

City Proximity
A+
Great1684 mi to nearest major city
Pop. Density
C-
Weak1,463/sq mi
Fallout Danger
D-
Poor1 within ~30 mi
Natural Disaster
D+
PoorInland Flooding, Cold Wave, Wildfire, Earthquake, Winter Weather
Border / Coast
A+
Greatborder 290 mi · coast 777 mi
FEMA Expected Loss$25.8M/yrfor the county

* Values derived from national, state, county, city and local statistics and may differ in a specific area. Last updated: 2026-04-21T11:22:59.000Z

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