Sheridan County School District 1, WY

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 1/10
directions_run Walkability 1/10
directions_bus Transit 1/10
directions_car Commute 7/10
home Housing 5/10
visibility Safety 10/10
local_library Schools 7/10
local_airport Airports 2/10
school Colleges 1/10
accessibility Hospitals 1/10
directions_bike Bikeability
Not Bikeable. The area lacks biking infrastructure and has unsafe or impractical conditions for cyclists, requiring alternative transportation methods.
directions_run Walkability
Not Walkable. The area is heavily car-dependent, with almost no amenities within walking distance or pedestrian-friendly infrastructure.
directions_car Commute
Average Commutes. Travel times and convenience are typical, with some challenges during peak hours or in certain areas.
directions_bus Transit
Very Limited Access. The area has little to no public transportation infrastructure, making it difficult to travel without a personal vehicle.
home Housing
Expensive. The cost of housing and rent is above average, making it challenging for some to afford living in the area.
visibility Safety
Secure and Stable. The area has very low levels of violent and property crime, offering a highly secure environment for residents.
local_airport Airports
Remote. Airport access is highly inconvenient or impractical, requiring extensive travel arrangements.
accessibility Hospitals
Healthcare Scarce. The area has little to no access to hospitals or healthcare providers, requiring significant travel for most medical needs.
school Colleges
Higher Education Desert. The area has little to no access to colleges, requiring significant travel or relocation for education.
local_library Schools
Strong Performance. Well-regarded schools with above-average academic outcomes, dependable graduation success, and solid support for college preparation.

Residents

Population
5,040 332.4M (US)
Median Age
43.0 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
70.6% 64% (US)
College-Educated
35.2% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$72,125 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
95.4% 88% (US)
Average Commute
26 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
7.4% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$497,100 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$761 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$803 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
65.5% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

Sheridan County
1
Sheridan Urban Area
1
Wyoming
3

Property Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing theft, burglary, or property damage.

How the Property Crime Score here compares with other places

Sheridan County
3
Sheridan Urban Area
3
Wyoming
4

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place is deep red country, with 22% of residents leaning left and 72% leaning right.

Liberal (22%) (73%) Conservative

Climate

Subarctic climate. Long severe winters and short cool summers typical of high-latitude interiors. See monthly weather averages below.

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 1 8 22
Feb 1 6 25
Mar 1 9 33
Apr 2 7 42
May 2 1 51
Jun 2 0 60
Jul 1 0 68
Aug 1 0 66
Sep 1 1 55
Oct 1 4 44
Nov 1 6 31
Dec 1 8 21

Hazards

Inland Flood Risk

Schools

Tongue River High School
7 miles, E · 2.3star
Tongue River Middle School
12 miles, E · 3.2star
Slack Elementary
13 miles, E

Colleges

Little Big Horn College
55 miles, N · 1star
Chief Dull Knife College
67 miles, NE · 1star
Northwest College
68 miles, W · 1.4star

Hospitals

Sheridan Memorial Hospital
20 miles, E · 4.1star
North Big Horn Hospital District
49 miles, NW · 4.1star

Airports

Yellowstone Regional Airport
83 miles, W · 1star