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Guernsey, Wyoming, in Platte county, is 78 miles N of Cheyenne, Wyoming (center to center) and 175 miles N of Denver, Colorado. There are 1,147 residents in the town.
In Guernsey, about 59% of adults are married.
In 2000, Guernsey had a median family income of $38,958. Lots of residents of Guernsey prove that it's possible to work from home regularly.
As of 2000, the share of housing units in Guernsey that were owner-occupied was 70%. Cheap apartment rents is one thing the town has going for it. Compared to most towns in the state, Guernsey has reasonable real estate taxes.
In Guernsey, 82% of commuters drive to work. The town offers good opportunities for biking and walking, so if you're out of shape give those a try. One of the nice things about Guernsey is its reasonable commuting times.
Guernsey strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Wyoming):
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| Short Commute Times (vs. Peers) | Top 1% |  |
| Walking and Biking to Work (vs. Peers) | Top 5% | |
| Affordability of Rents (vs. State) | Top 15% | |
| Affordability of Property Taxes (vs. Peers) | Top 16% | |
| Low Property Crime (vs. State) | Top 16% | |
Comparing Guernsey to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Wyoming (State):
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| Low Violent Crime | | |
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