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Cody, Wyoming

Introduction to Cody, Wisconsin

Cody, Wyoming, in Park county, is 91 miles S of Billings, Montana and 391 miles NW of Denver, Colorado. The city’s population is 8,835.

Cody History

Cody was established in 1896. The community was named in honor of its founder, William Frederick Cody, who was also known as Buffalo Bill. The Cody Country Chamber of Commerce is the oldest chamber of commerce in the state of Wyoming. Park County was established in 1909.

Cody and nearby Attractions

  • Buffalo Bill Historical Center
  • Buffalo Bill State Park
  • Meeteetse Bank Museum
  • Yellowstone National Park
  • Tecumseh's Old West Miniature Village & Museum
  • Bighorn Canyon National Recreation Area

Things To Do In Cody

The Shoshone National Forest, the Draper Museum of Natural History and the Leeping Giant Ski Resort are all accessible from Cody. Local golfers can enjoy a round at the Olive Glenn Golf & Country Club. The community host the Wild West Days every May, the Wild West Balloon Fest every August and the Ice Waterfall Festival every February.

Cody Transportation

Billings Logan International is the nearest major international airport.

Cody Higher Education

Neaby colleges and universities include the University of Wyoming, Idaho State University and Ricks College.

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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