Douglas, WY

Douglas, Wyoming

Introduction to Douglas, Wisconsin

Douglas, Wyoming, in Converse county, is 115 miles N of Cheyenne, Wyoming (center to center) and 210 miles N of Denver, Colorado. About 5,288 people live in Douglas.

Douglas History

The city of Douglas is the county seat of Converse County, which was established in the year 1886, at the time when a station was established by the Union Pacific Railroad. However, the area was first settled in the year 1867, with the construction of Fort Fetterman. The community was formerly named Tent City. It served the surrounding cattle ranches and also the cowboys, servicing railway crews and the US Army troops, who were stationed at Fort Fetterman. It acted as a supply point, prociding retail and warehousing. The community was named in honor of Stephen A. Douglas, who was a U.S. senator.

Douglas and nearby Attractions

• Guernsey State Park
• Salt Creek Museum
• Glendo State Park
• Nicolaysen Art Museum
• Wyoming Pioneer Memorial Museum
• Fort Casper Museum

Things To Do In Douglas

Popular local museums include Fort Casper Museum, Salt Creek Museum, and Wyoming Pioneer Memorial Museum. The nearby golf clubs include Douglas Community Golf Course and Golf Wyoming. People can plan a day trip to places like Fort Fetterman State Historic Site, Spearhead Ranch, and Glenrock Paleontological Museum. The Wyoming State Community Fair is celebrated by the community in the month of August.

Douglas Transportation

The closest airport is Natrona County International Airport.

Douglas Higher Education

Nearby colleges include Casper College, Aims Community College, and Colorado State University.

High Points

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

Category	Trophy
Affordability of Rents (vs. Peers)	Top 8%
Public Transportation Use (vs. Peers)	Top 11%
Affordability of Property Taxes (vs. Peers)	Top 12%
Well-Paid Single Women (vs. State)	Top 17%

Comparative Profile of Douglas, WY

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

Ratings range from (lowest) to (highest).

The People

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Children Under 5 Years Old
Male Share of the Population
Well-Paid Single Men
Well-Paid Single Women
Female Share of the Population
Age of the Population
Senior Citizens
Racial Diversity

Families

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Portion of People Married
Average Household Size

Wealth

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Median Family Income
People in Middle Class or Better
College Educated Adults
People Above Poverty

Commute & Sprawl

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Public Transportation Use
Working at Home
Short Commute Times
Walking and Biking to Work

Housing

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Affordability of Rents
Affordability of Property Taxes
Seasonal and Vacation Housing
Housing Recently Built
People Living Alone
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals

Crime

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Low Violent Crime
Low Property Crime

Douglas Almanac

Douglas Climate

Nearest Weather Stations

• Temp ranges are avg daily min and max for the month
• Precipitation is rainfall (and rainfall equiv of snowfall)

Douglas Population (2000)

(From 2000 Census, as reported by individuals)

Political Contributions (2004)

Money donated by Douglas residents to parties and candidates for the 2004 elections.

by Political Party

by Presidential Candidate

Neighborhood and Nearby Area Names

According to the US Postal Service, Douglas, its neighborhoods, and/or surrounding areas are also referred to as:

Note that not all alternate names are acceptable for use in US Post Office addresses.

Douglas Public Libraries

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Douglas Hospitals

MEMORIAL HOSP OF CONVERSE COUNTY - CAH
(Government - Local)
111 SOUTH 5TH STREET PO BOX 1450
(307) 358-2122
Emergency Service: Yes

Douglas High Schools (2004)

DOUGLAS HIGH SCHOOL
1701 HAMILTON
307-358-2940
Serves 557 students.
Student/teacher ratio: 14.4

Douglas Colleges

(List of All Wyoming Colleges)

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