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Cody, WY


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Cody, Wyoming

Cody, Wyoming, in Park county, is 91 miles S of Billings, Montana (center to center) and 391 miles NW of Denver, Colorado. The city has a population of 8,835.

The People and Families of Cody

In Cody, about 58% of adults are married.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Cody had a median family income of $40,554. To its credit, the people in Cody value education and a large proportion are college graduates.

Political Inclinations

In the 2004 election, George W. Bush was the top Presidential fund-raiser in Cody ($15,440). Residents gave more to the Republican party than any of the others.

Cody Housing

About 67% of housing units in Cody are owner-occupied. People in the city pay more in property taxes per residence than in most communities in the state.

Commuting

In Cody, 92% of commuters drive to work. Commuters in Cody are more likely, and able, to walk or bicycle to work than most. Commuting to work is generally easier in the city than in most places of its size.

High Points

Cody strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Wyoming):

CategoryTrophy
Short Commute Times
(vs. Peers)
Top 2%trophyCody Short Commute Times
Walking and Biking to Work
(vs. Peers)
Top 12%Cody Walking and Biking to Work
College Educated Adults
(vs. State)
Top 15%Cody College Educated Adults
Well-Paid Single Women
(vs. State)
Top 15%Cody Well-Paid Single Women

Comparative Profile of Cody, WY

Comparing Cody to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Wyoming (State):

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Age of the Population87
Senior Citizens77
Female Share of the Population79
Well-Paid Single Women69
Well-Paid Single Men57
Male Share of the Population42
Children Under 5 Years Old46
Racial Diversity26

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Portion of People Married53
Average Household Size23

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
College Educated Adults69
People in Middle Class or Better45
People Above Poverty43
Median Family Income34

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Short Commute Times1010
Walking and Biking to Work97
Working at Home87
Public Transportation Use12

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Seasonal and Vacation Housing96
People Living Alone89
Affordability of Rents83
Affordability of Property Taxes81
Housing Recently Built65
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals47

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Low Property Crime55
Low Violent Crime32

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