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Sheridan, Wyoming

Introduction to Sheridan, Wyoming

Sheridan, Wyoming, in Sheridan county, is 102 miles SE of Billings, Montana and 364 miles N of Denver, Colorado. The city’s population is 15,804.

City History

Sheridan is the county seat of Sheridan County, which was organized in 1888. The city is named in honor of General Philip H. Sheridan, the Union cavalry leader who served during the American Civil War. The Sheridan Inn, which is a National Historical Landmark, was established in May, 1893. Sheridan is the hometown of John B. Kendrick, the Governor of Wyoming from 1915 – 1917; Jim Benepe, who won the 1988 Beatrice Western Open; and Brad Anderson, the CEO of Best Buy.

Sheridan and nearby Attractions

  • Sheridan Inn National Historical Landmark
  • Bradford Brinton Memorial Museum
  • Tongue River Reservoir State Park
  • Trail End State Historic Site
  • Rosebud Battlefield State Park

Things To Do In Sheridan

The Bradford Brinton Memorial Museum and the Trail End State Historic Site provides insight into the history of Bradford. The Bighorn National Forest is nearby as well. Local golf courses include Powder Horn, the Kendrick Golf Course, Sheridan Country Club and the Buffalo Golf Club. The city hosts the Big West Arts Festival, Don King Days, the Sheridan County Fair, Celebrate the Arts, the Sagebrush Cowboy Gathering, and the Sheridan County Rodeo annually.

Sheridan Transportation

Sheridan County Airport is nearby.

Sheridan Higher Education

The city is home to Sheridan College. Montana State University-Billings, Black Hills State University and Casper College are all nearby as well.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Short Commute Times
(vs. Peers)		Top 5%trophySheridan Short Commute Times
Affordability of Property Taxes
(vs. Peers)		Top 16%Sheridan Affordability of Property Taxes
Walking and Biking to Work
(vs. Peers)		Top 17%Sheridan Walking and Biking to Work

Comparative Profile of Sheridan, WY

Comparing Sheridan 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 Population87
Senior Citizens87
Male Share of the Population62
Female Share of the Population69
Well-Paid Single Women58
Well-Paid Single Men57
Children Under 5 Years Old35
Racial Diversity25

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Portion of People Married31
Average Household Size11

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
College Educated Adults68
People Above Poverty55
People in Middle Class or Better45
Median Family Income34

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Short Commute Times107
Walking and Biking to Work96
Working at Home64
Public Transportation Use36

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
People Living Alone1010
Affordability of Property Taxes94
Affordability of Rents84
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals810
Seasonal and Vacation Housing73
Housing Recently Built53

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Low Violent Crime88
Low Property Crime66

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