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Ranchester, WY


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Ranchester, Wyoming

Ranchester, Wyoming, in Sheridan county, is 89 miles SE of Billings, Montana (center to center) and 374 miles N of Denver, Colorado. The town contains a population of approximately 701.

The People and Families of Ranchester

In Ranchester, about 61% of adults are married.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Ranchester had a median family income of $46,389. If you never see your neighbor it may be because he or she works from home rather than driving to the office. That's not unusual in Ranchester.

Ranchester Housing

Ranchester has, of course, a mix of various types of housing. Recently 65% of the livable housing units were owner-occupied. Homes in the town are newer than those found in most places.

Commuting

In Ranchester, 89% of commuters drive to work. Start your engines: the good people of Ranchester do a lot of driving.

Comparative Profile of Ranchester, WY

Comparing Ranchester 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
Well-Paid Single Women77
Male Share of the Population63
Well-Paid Single Men65
Female Share of the Population58
Age of the Population55
Children Under 5 Years Old34
Senior Citizens34
Racial Diversity11

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Average Household Size77
Portion of People Married66

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
College Educated Adults88
Median Family Income78
People in Middle Class or Better43
People Above Poverty32

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Working at Home109
Short Commute Times41
Walking and Biking to Work11
Public Transportation Use11

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Housing Recently Built98
Seasonal and Vacation Housing87
Affordability of Property Taxes74
Affordability of Rents64
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals55
People Living Alone54
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