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Worland, WY


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Worland, Wyoming

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

The People and Families of Worland

In Worland, about 61% of adults are married.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Worland had a median family income of $42,453.

Political Inclinations

Worland residents donated more money ($4,560) to George W. Bush than to the other candidates in the 2004 Presidential race. Across all electoral races, the Republican party attracted the most donations from the city.

Worland Housing

An estimated 73% of living spaces in Worland are occupied by their owners, not by renters.

Commuting

In Worland, 88% of commuters drive to work. More so than most places, the city is a decent place to commute to work on foot (or bicycle saddle). You might spend less time in the car if you live in Worland; people report shorter commutes than most.

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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