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Worland, Wyoming

Introduction to Worland, Wyoming

Worland, Wyoming, in Washakie county, is 125 miles S of Billings, Montana and 333 miles NW of Denver, Colorado. As of the year 2000 census, 5,250 people lived in Worland.

Worland History

Worland was first settled in 1900, and the city was incorporated in 1906. It was originally located on the western side of the Big Horn River. Its founders later moved the city to the eastern side of the river because railroad tracks were laid in this area. It was named after settler C. Worland.

Worland and nearby Attractions

  • Washakie Museum
  • Evans Shopping Center
  • Hot Springs State Park
  • Wyoming Dinosaur Center & Dig Sites
  • Boysen State Park
  • Ten Sleep Pioneer Museum

Things To Do In Worland

The Washakie Museum provides insight into the history of the area. Sanders Park provides several recreational opportunities. The Wyoming Dinosaur Center & Dig Site, the Hot Springs County Historical Museum and the Ten Sleep Pioneer Museum are all accessible from Worland as well. The city hosts the Bluegrass Festival every August.

Worland Transportation

Flights are available from Riverton Regional Airport.

Worland Higher Education

Some of the closest colleges and universities are Montana State University-Billings, the University of Wyoming and Casper College.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Short Commute Times
(vs. Peers)		Top 1%trophyWorland Short Commute Times
Racial Diversity
(vs. State)		Top 8%Worland Racial Diversity
Affordability of Rents
(vs. Peers)		Top 9%Worland Affordability of Rents
Low Property Crime
(vs. Peers)		Top 10%Worland Low Property Crime
Affordability of Property Taxes
(vs. Peers)		Top 14%Worland Affordability of Property Taxes
Walking and Biking to Work
(vs. Peers)		Top 18%Worland Walking and Biking to Work

Comparative Profile of Worland, WY

Comparing Worland 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
Senior Citizens88
Age of the Population76
Children Under 5 Years Old67
Male Share of the Population62
Racial Diversity610
Female Share of the Population59
Well-Paid Single Men44

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Portion of People Married77
Average Household Size46

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
College Educated Adults45
Median Family Income46
People in Middle Class or Better45
People Above Poverty32

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Short Commute Times1010
Working at Home98
Walking and Biking to Work96
Public Transportation Use25

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Affordability of Rents108
Affordability of Property Taxes95
Seasonal and Vacation Housing84
People Living Alone77
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals47
Housing Recently Built42

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Low Property Crime109
Low Violent Crime32

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