Sheridan

Sheridan, Wyoming Overview

Sheridan scores 59.8/100 overall (B+), ranking #10 of 20 cities in Wyoming — below the state composite of 69.4. Outdoor Access is the city’s relative strength at 96/100, while Economy lags at 37/100.

Income & Employment in Sheridan

The median household income in Sheridan is $61,598, 14% below the statewide median of $71,847. Population grew 1.2% recently.

Safety in Sheridan

Sheridan’s violent crime rate of 92.5 per 100,000 is well below both the Wyoming rate of 203 and national norms, making safety one of the city’s defining features. The property crime rate is 1129.8 per 100,000.

Cost of Living in Sheridan

The median home value is $295,300. Median monthly rent is $933. Renters spend 18.2% of income on rent, well within the 30% affordability guideline.

Health & Wellness in Sheridan

The adult obesity rate in Sheridan is 30.4% (CDC PLACES). The diabetes prevalence rate is 10.3%. Residents report an average of 15.7 poor mental health days per month, above the typical range. Wyoming ranks #27 nationally for overall health.

Education & Schools in Sheridan

Sheridan has a high school graduation rate of 81%. The student-teacher ratio of 13.4:1 indicates smaller class sizes. Per-pupil spending is $15,381. The city has 7 public schools serving 3,374 students. School data is sourced from the NCES Common Core of Data and EDFacts.

Climate & Commute in Sheridan

The annual average temperature in Sheridan is 51.4°F. Summers average 69.1°F. Winters average 32.6°F. Annual precipitation is 18.1 inches. The average commute of 11.5 minutes is notably short.

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