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Guernsey, WY


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Guernsey, Wyoming

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.

The People and Families of Guernsey

In Guernsey, about 59% of adults are married.

Wealth and Education

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.

Guernsey Housing

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.

Commuting

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.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Short Commute Times
(vs. Peers)
Top 1%trophyGuernsey Short Commute Times
Walking and Biking to Work
(vs. Peers)
Top 5%trophyGuernsey Walking and Biking to Work
Affordability of Rents
(vs. State)
Top 15%Guernsey Affordability of Rents
Affordability of Property Taxes
(vs. Peers)
Top 16%Guernsey Affordability of Property Taxes
Low Property Crime
(vs. State)
Top 16%Guernsey Low Property Crime

Comparative Profile of Guernsey, WY

Comparing Guernsey 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 Population88
Male Share of the Population76
Children Under 5 Years Old67
Racial Diversity66
Senior Citizens56
Well-Paid Single Men42
Female Share of the Population45

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Portion of People Married42
Average Household Size33

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People Above Poverty66
Median Family Income53
College Educated Adults52
People in Middle Class or Better44

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Short Commute Times1010
Walking and Biking to Work108
Working at Home99
Public Transportation Use65

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Seasonal and Vacation Housing98
Affordability of Property Taxes99
Affordability of Rents89
Housing Recently Built86
People Living Alone65
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals65

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Low Property Crime89
Low Violent Crime67
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