Cheyenne

Cheyenne, Wyoming Overview

Cheyenne scores 59.4/100 overall (B+), ranking #11 of 20 cities in Wyoming — below the state composite of 69.4. Outdoor Access is the city’s relative strength at 96/100, while Transportation lags at 46/100.

Income & Employment in Cheyenne

The median household income in Cheyenne is $74,244, 3% above the statewide median of $71,847. The local unemployment rate of 3.3% is lower than the state’s 3.5%. Population grew 0.6% recently.

Safety in Cheyenne

Cheyenne’s violent crime rate of 325 per 100,000 runs above the Wyoming average of 203. The property crime rate is 3758.5 per 100,000.

Cost of Living in Cheyenne

Cheyenne has a cost of living index of 90.9 (where 100 equals the national average), slightly below the national benchmark. The median home value is $311,200. Median monthly rent is $1,035. Renters spend 16.7% of income on rent, well within the 30% affordability guideline.

Health & Wellness in Cheyenne

The adult obesity rate in Cheyenne is 33.9% (CDC PLACES). The diabetes prevalence rate is 10.6%. Residents report an average of 16.2 poor mental health days per month, above the typical range. Wyoming ranks #27 nationally for overall health.

Education & Schools in Cheyenne

Cheyenne has a high school graduation rate of 78%. The student-teacher ratio of 13.3:1 indicates smaller class sizes. Local districts invest $18,376 per student, well above the national median. The city has 35 public schools serving 13,398 students. School data is sourced from the NCES Common Core of Data and EDFacts.

Climate & Commute in Cheyenne

The annual average temperature in Cheyenne is 48°F. Summers average 67.9°F. Winters average 27.7°F. Annual precipitation is 22.1 inches. The average commute of 14.7 minutes is notably short.

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