Cheyenne, WY

Community Overview

Named one of America's Best Places to Live by Livability.com

The capital of Wyoming, Cheyenne is a bustling city surrounded by a beautiful countryside. While offering many amenities found in an urban setting – performing arts, galleries, top-notch health care – Cheyenne has a decidedly western flavor. The annual Frontier Days draw tens of thousands to the community to see a variety of events including the world’s largest outdoor rodeo. The economy here benefits from the location of Francis E. Warren Air Force Base and energy generation, both traditional and alternative.

Population
County Population: 82,097 Laramie County
City Population: 53,011 Cheyenne

Detailed Demographics Infomation

Climate
July High Temperature: 82 degrees F
January Low Temperature: 15 degrees F

Cheyenne rests on a broad plateau 6,100 feet above sea level. Majestic mountains to the west act as a moisture barrier, lending to the city's semi-arid climate. Bathed in sunshine and clear blue skies 327 days a year, the city experiences 52 inches of annual snowfall, which quickly melts away in the sun's warm rays.

Schools

Wyoming's commitment to education proffers one of the highest high school graduation rates in the United States. The New York Times has listed the University of Wyoming as one of the nation's 10 best buys in colleges, and the Carnegie Foundation ranks it among the top 100 research universities in the United States.

Education Statistics

Health Care
As a magnet for health care professionals, Cheyenne enjoys one of the highest percentages of board-certified physicians in the nation. Cheyenne Regional Medical Center acts as the regional referral center for cardiac care and cancer treatment.

Neighborhoods
Cheyenne offers a variety of affordable housing options to suit most tastes and budgets.

Average Home Prices and Rent Payments

Business Climate
From its inception in 1867, the railroad and the military have always played an important role in Cheyenne's heritage. The city is home to large contingents of state, federal and local government and a large private service sector based on the government economy. Public and private partnerships thrive to create an economy that is vibrant and robust.

Workforce and Labor Statistcs

Culture
Cheyenne is the capital of Wyoming, the seat of Laramie County and the site of Francis E. Warren Air Force Base. Clean air, little traffic congestion, affordable housing, low taxes and cost of living, good schools, recreational and cultural activities and quality health care make Cheyenne a good community in which to live.

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