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Lander, Wyoming

Introduction to Lander, Wisconsin

Lander, Wyoming, in Fremont county, is 172 miles E of Idaho Falls, Idaho and 289 miles NW of Denver, Colorado. The city has a population of 6,867.

Lander History

Lander was named in honor of transcontinental explorer Frederick W. Lander. It became the Cowboy Line’s westward terminus of the Chicago and North Western Railway. This originated the slogan ‘where rails end and trails begin.’

Lander and nearby Attractions

  • Lander Children's Museum
  • Sinks Canyon State Park
  • Pioneer Association Museum of the American West
  • Hot Springs State Park
  • Fremont County Pioneer Museum
  • Boysen State Park

Things To Do In Lander

The shoppers must visit the Squaw Creek Shopping Center. Some of the notable locations in the community include Sinks Canyon State Park, Sinks Canyon State Park, and Lander Pioneer Museum. The history buffs must visit museums like Hot Springs County Historical Museum, Wyoming Dinosaur Center & Dig Sites, Pioneer Association Museum of the American West, and Fremont County Pioneer Museum, which would enhance their knowledge about the history of the place. The local festivals include Wyoming State Winter Fair in the month of March and Chokecherry Festival in the month of August.

Lander Transportation

Riverton Regional Airport is nearby.

Lander Higher Education

Higer education can be pursued at Casper College, Utah State University or at Idaho State University.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Walking and Biking to Work
(vs. Peers)		Top 2%trophyLander Walking and Biking to Work
Low Violent Crime
(vs. Peers)		Top 3%trophyLander Low Violent Crime
Short Commute Times
(vs. Peers)		Top 4%trophyLander Short Commute Times
College Educated Adults
(vs. State)		Top 6%Lander College Educated Adults
Affordability of Rents
(vs. Peers)		Top 12%Lander Affordability of Rents

Comparative Profile of Lander, WY

Comparing Lander 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 Population98
Senior Citizens77
Male Share of the Population75
Well-Paid Single Men45
Female Share of the Population46
Well-Paid Single Women46
Children Under 5 Years Old24
Racial Diversity25

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Portion of People Married63
Average Household Size34

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
College Educated Adults710
People in Middle Class or Better57
Median Family Income46
People Above Poverty44

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Walking and Biking to Work1010
Short Commute Times108
Working at Home76
Public Transportation Use36

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Affordability of Rents97
Seasonal and Vacation Housing84
Affordability of Property Taxes82
People Living Alone77
Housing Recently Built64
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals48

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Low Violent Crime1010
Low Property Crime66

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