Sheridan County is located in north-central Wyoming along the Montana border, encompassing the northern Bighorn Mountains and adjacent foothills and plains. Established in 1888 and named for Civil War general Philip H. Sheridan, it developed as a regional center for ranching, mining, and transportation on the northern Wyoming frontier. The county is mid-sized by Wyoming standards, with a population of about 33,000 residents. Land use is predominantly rural, with extensive cattle ranching and hay production; outdoor recreation and tourism tied to the Bighorn Mountains also contribute to the local economy. The landscape ranges from high-elevation forested peaks and alpine valleys to open grasslands, supporting wildlife habitat and public lands. Cultural life is anchored in Sheridan, the county seat and primary population center, with smaller communities including Ranchester and Dayton.

Sheridan County Local Demographic Profile

Sheridan County is located in north-central Wyoming along the Montana border, anchored by the City of Sheridan and communities along the Bighorn Mountains. The county serves as a regional service and employment center for the Bighorn Basin–northern Wyoming area.

Population Size

Age & Gender

  • Age distribution (percent of total population) (U.S. Census Bureau QuickFacts):
    • Under 18 years: 19.0%
    • Age 65 and over: 21.2%
  • Gender ratio / sex composition: The U.S. Census Bureau QuickFacts county page reports sex breakdown (male/female) for Sheridan County under the “Sex and Age” section: Sheridan County, Wyoming (QuickFacts).

Racial & Ethnic Composition

  • Race (percent of total population) (U.S. Census Bureau QuickFacts):
    • White alone: 93.1%
    • Black or African American alone: 0.7%
    • American Indian and Alaska Native alone: 1.0%
    • Asian alone: 1.2%
    • Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone: 0.1%
    • Two or more races: 3.9%
  • Ethnicity (percent of total population) (U.S. Census Bureau QuickFacts):
    • Hispanic or Latino: 4.8%

Household & Housing Data

  • Households and persons per household (U.S. Census Bureau QuickFacts):
    • Households: 12,927
    • Persons per household: 2.26
  • Housing (U.S. Census Bureau QuickFacts):
    • Housing units: 14,406
    • Owner-occupied housing unit rate: 72.2%
    • Median value of owner-occupied housing units: $272,000
  • Connectivity to local administration and planning: For county government information and public resources, visit the Sheridan County official website.

Email Usage

Sheridan County’s mountainous terrain and low population density outside the City of Sheridan shape digital communication by increasing last‑mile network costs and leaving some areas reliant on limited fixed options or cellular service.

Direct county-level email usage statistics are not routinely published; email access trends are commonly inferred from proxy indicators such as household broadband subscriptions, computer ownership, and age structure from the U.S. Census Bureau’s American Community Survey.

Digital access indicators in Sheridan County are best tracked through ACS tables covering broadband subscription and computer access, which describe the share of households with internet subscriptions and a desktop/laptop or other computing device. Age distribution influences likely email adoption because older adults tend to have lower rates of digital account use; county age composition is available via the U.S. Census Bureau’s data portal. Gender distribution is generally less predictive of email adoption than age and access, but sex-by-age profiles provide context for technology use patterns.

Connectivity limitations are reflected in service footprints and speeds reported on the FCC National Broadband Map and local planning information from Sheridan County government.

Mobile Phone Usage

Sheridan County is in north-central Wyoming along the Montana border and includes the City of Sheridan as its primary population center. The county combines a developed urban core along the I‑90 corridor with extensive rural areas, foothills, and mountainous terrain associated with the Bighorn Mountains. Low population density and rugged topography are persistent constraints on wireless propagation, backhaul placement, and consistent in‑building coverage, especially away from the Sheridan–I‑90 corridor.

Data availability and limitations (county specificity)

County-level measurement of network availability (coverage) is more consistently published than household adoption (subscription and device ownership). Public, county-specific datasets commonly used for this topic include:

  • FCC Broadband Data Collection (BDC) for reported mobile broadband availability/coverage and technology generations (FCC National Broadband Map).
  • U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) for household device/internet subscription indicators, generally most reliable at state level and for many counties but not always specific to “mobile-only” usage patterns (Census.gov ACS).
  • State broadband planning resources that summarize coverage gaps and infrastructure context (Wyoming Business Council, which houses state broadband efforts).

Where a metric is not published at Sheridan County granularity (or is suppressed due to sample size), this overview distinguishes what can be stated definitively from what can only be described at a higher geographic level.

County context affecting mobile connectivity

  • Settlement pattern: Most residents and businesses are concentrated in and near Sheridan, with large distances between smaller communities and ranching areas.
  • Terrain: Mountain and foothill terrain increases the likelihood of shadowing and coverage holes, particularly for higher-frequency bands used for capacity and some 5G layers.
  • Transportation corridors: Cellular performance and investment is typically strongest along I‑90 and in towns, with more variable coverage in remote areas.
  • Backhaul constraints: Rural tower sites often rely on limited fiber or long microwave backhaul paths, affecting peak speeds and upgrade cadence.

Network availability (coverage) vs. adoption (use)

This section separates (1) whether mobile networks are reported as available in locations and (2) whether households actually subscribe and rely on mobile services.

Network availability indicators (mobile coverage)

Primary source: the FCC National Broadband Map publishes provider-reported mobile broadband availability and allows filtering by technology generation (e.g., LTE, 5G). It is the most direct federal reference for county-scale mobile broadband availability.

Key points for Sheridan County that align with how coverage is typically represented in FCC BDC data:

  • 4G LTE: LTE coverage is generally reported as widespread in population centers and along major roads, with weaker or absent coverage in remote/mountainous areas. Reported availability does not guarantee consistent in‑building coverage or performance in complex terrain.
  • 5G: 5G availability is typically concentrated in or near urban areas and along higher-demand corridors. In rural counties, 5G footprints may be present but uneven; much of what is labeled “5G” can be low-band 5G with coverage characteristics closer to LTE. FCC BDC layers distinguish reported 5G availability but do not directly indicate mid-band vs. mmWave layers at consumer experience level.
  • Geographic variability: Coverage polygons can mask micro-variability driven by topography; real-world service can change materially over short distances in foothills and canyon terrain.

How to verify coverage for Sheridan County:

  • Use the FCC broadband map and select “Mobile Broadband,” then filter by provider and technology (LTE/5G). The interface supports county-level viewing and location-based checks.

Adoption and access indicators (subscriptions and reliance)

Public adoption indicators are more limited at county level for “mobile broadband subscriptions” specifically. Two commonly cited ACS indicators are:

  • Household internet subscription types (broadband such as cable/fiber/DSL, cellular data plan, satellite, etc., depending on ACS table definitions and year).
  • Household computing device types (desktop/laptop, smartphone, tablet, etc.).

Primary source: Census.gov ACS (tables related to “Types of Computers and Internet Subscriptions”).

Limitations for Sheridan County:

  • County-level ACS estimates for detailed breakdowns (for example, “cellular data plan only” households) can have large margins of error, and some cross-tabs may be unavailable or unstable for small populations.
  • ACS captures household subscriptions and devices, not signal quality, speeds, or the share of individuals using mobile data outside the home.

What can be stated without overreach:

  • Rural counties with dispersed populations generally show a mix of fixed broadband and mobile service use, with mobile data plans serving as an important access mode where fixed options are limited or expensive.
  • In Sheridan County, adoption patterns are most reliably described using ACS household device/subscription tables and interpreted alongside fixed broadband availability context from the FCC map.

Mobile internet usage patterns (4G/5G and practical performance)

4G LTE usage

  • LTE is the baseline mobile broadband layer in most rural counties and remains essential for wide-area coverage, particularly outside towns.
  • Practical performance is influenced by tower spacing, spectrum holdings, and backhaul capacity. These factors tend to produce higher reliability near Sheridan and along I‑90 than in mountainous and sparsely populated zones.

5G usage and availability

  • 5G availability in rural counties often reflects incremental upgrades on existing macro sites, producing coverage that can be present while offering variable speed improvements relative to LTE.
  • The FCC BDC map is the standard reference for reported 5G availability, while speed test aggregations are typically not authoritative for county-wide conclusions due to sampling bias and roadway clustering.

Clear distinction: The presence of reported 5G coverage in a county (availability) does not equate to most households using 5G devices/plans (adoption), and it does not guarantee consistent high-bandwidth performance everywhere within the coverage polygon.

Common device types (smartphones vs. other devices)

Smartphones

  • Smartphones are the dominant mobile endpoint for broadband access nationally and are the main device type captured in ACS “computer type” questions. County-specific smartphone prevalence can be extracted from ACS tables where statistically reliable.
  • In rural settings, smartphones frequently serve both as primary communication devices and as a supplementary internet access method, especially during travel and in areas with limited fixed broadband choices.

Hotspots and fixed-wireless gateways

  • Dedicated mobile hotspots and cellular-enabled fixed-wireless home internet gateways are common in rural areas where fixed wired broadband is constrained, but county-level public counts of hotspot usage are not typically published in an authoritative, comprehensive form.
  • Adoption of cellular home internet services is better inferred indirectly through ACS subscription categories (where available) and provider reporting, rather than from county-level device inventories.

Tablets, laptops, and IoT

  • Tablets and laptops commonly connect through Wi‑Fi and may use mobile tethering; ACS can measure household ownership but not routine tethering behavior.
  • Agricultural and industrial IoT connectivity exists in rural economies, but there is no standard public county dataset enumerating IoT cellular connections for Sheridan County.

Demographic and geographic factors influencing mobile usage

Geography and population distribution

  • Distance and density: Low density reduces the economic return of dense tower grids, increasing reliance on fewer macro sites with larger coverage footprints.
  • Topography: The Bighorn terrain increases non-line-of-sight conditions, which can degrade both LTE and 5G signals and create dead zones.
  • Road travel: Connectivity tends to track primary roads and towns; travel through foothills and mountain corridors can produce intermittent coverage.

Socioeconomic and age structure (data-driven sources)

  • Income and affordability: Mobile-only internet reliance is often higher where fixed broadband costs are burdensome relative to income, but the degree to which this applies specifically in Sheridan County should be supported with ACS subscription tables rather than generalized claims.
  • Age and device adoption: Older age profiles can correlate with different device preferences and upgrade cycles; county demographics are documented via data.census.gov and can be paired with ACS device/subscription indicators.

Practical interpretation of “availability” vs. “adoption” for Sheridan County

  • Availability: Best documented through the FCC National Broadband Map, which shows reported LTE and 5G coverage footprints by provider and can be viewed at county and location levels.
  • Adoption: Best documented through ACS household measures for device ownership and internet subscription categories, with attention to margins of error at county scale.

Key sources

Social Media Trends

Sheridan County is in north‑central Wyoming along the Bighorn Mountains, with Sheridan as the largest city and a regional hub for healthcare, retail, tourism, and outdoor recreation. Its mix of a small urban center, rural areas, and an older age profile compared with many U.S. metros tends to align local social media usage with statewide and national rural patterns: high overall adoption but relatively lower intensity on some platforms among older residents.

User statistics (penetration / active use)

  • Overall social media use (adults): County‑specific “active social platform” penetration is not published in standard national datasets; the most defensible estimate uses U.S. and rural benchmarks. Nationally, about 7 in 10 U.S. adults use social media according to Pew Research Center’s Social Media Use in 2023.
  • Rural context: Pew reports social media use is slightly lower in rural areas than in urban/suburban areas (still a majority). Given Sheridan County’s rural composition, local adoption typically tracks the rural band rather than large‑metro rates (source: Pew Research Center).
  • Internet access as a constraint: Broadband availability and quality influence intensity of use (video, live streaming). Wyoming’s rural connectivity context is documented by the FCC National Broadband Map (locality‑level availability rather than social adoption).

Age group trends (who uses social media most)

Using Pew’s age patterns (commonly applied to rural counties due to limited county‑level social measures):

  • Highest usage: 18–29 and 30–49 adults show the highest social media use overall, and they dominate use of high‑frequency platforms (e.g., Instagram, Snapchat, TikTok). (Source: Pew Research Center)
  • Moderate usage: 50–64 shows broad adoption but comparatively less use of youth‑skewing platforms.
  • Lowest usage: 65+ remains the least likely to use social media, though Facebook use remains comparatively strong in this group versus other platforms. (Source: Pew Research Center)

Gender breakdown

Pew’s platform-by-platform findings indicate gender differences are generally platform‑specific rather than a single “social media overall” split:

  • Women higher than men: Facebook, Instagram, Pinterest tend to skew more female.
  • Men higher than women: YouTube usage is often similar by gender; some platforms show small male skews depending on year and measurement.
    These patterns are summarized in Pew’s platform tables (source: Pew Research Center social media fact sheets/tables). County‑level gender splits are not typically available from public surveys at Sheridan County sample sizes.

Most‑used platforms (percent using each platform)

County‑specific platform shares are not published in major public datasets; the most reliable comparison uses U.S. adult platform reach from Pew (commonly used as a benchmark for counties without oversamples):

  • YouTube: ~83% of U.S. adults
  • Facebook: ~68%
  • Instagram: ~47%
  • Pinterest: ~35%
  • TikTok: ~33%
  • LinkedIn: ~30%
  • X (formerly Twitter): ~22%
  • Snapchat: ~27%
  • WhatsApp: ~29%
    (Percentages from Pew Research Center, Social Media Use in 2023.)

Local interpretation for Sheridan County: Facebook and YouTube typically represent the broadest reach in rural counties due to cross‑age adoption and utility for local news, community groups, and how‑to/video consumption. Youth‑skewing platforms (TikTok/Snapchat) concentrate more heavily among residents under 30.

Behavioral trends (engagement patterns / preferences)

  • Community information loops: In rural counties, Facebook Groups and local pages commonly function as high‑engagement channels for events, classifieds, school/community updates, and local issues; this aligns with Facebook’s sustained reach among older adults (Pew benchmark: platform use tables).
  • Video-first consumption: YouTube’s very high reach nationally supports strong video consumption patterns, especially for practical content (repairs, outdoors, local highlights). Video engagement is also central to TikTok among younger adults (source: Pew Research Center).
  • Age-driven platform sorting: Older residents concentrate activity on Facebook and YouTube; younger residents distribute attention across Instagram, TikTok, and Snapchat alongside YouTube (source: Pew Research Center).
  • News and updates via social: Pew’s research consistently shows a substantial share of adults get news through social media, with platform differences in news prevalence and engagement behaviors (overview: Pew Research Center: Social Media and News). This pattern typically manifests locally as high interaction with local-government posts, school/sports updates, and community incident reporting on Facebook.

Family & Associates Records

Sheridan County, Wyoming family-related public records include vital records (birth and death certificates) maintained at the state level, court records that can document family relationships (probate/estates, guardianship, and some domestic-relations filings), and recorded instruments that may reference associates or family members (deeds, liens, and related land records). Wyoming’s vital records are administered by the Wyoming Department of Health, Vital Statistics Services; certified copies are restricted to eligible requesters under state rules, and public access is limited to non-certified or informational indexes where available.

Sheridan County district and circuit court case records are accessible through the statewide Wyoming Judicial Branch (court records information) and the online Wyoming Courts eFiling/records access resources; some case types and documents may be sealed or redacted. In-person court file access is handled by the Sheridan County District Court clerk’s office.

Land and related associate-linked records are maintained by the Sheridan County Clerk and may be searchable through county-provided recording/land records services, with access also available at the clerk’s office. Adoption records are generally confidential under state law and are not publicly available outside restricted procedures.

Marriage & Divorce Records

Types of records available

  • Marriage licenses and marriage certificates (Sheridan County marriages)
    Marriage records originate with a marriage license application and issuance by the county clerk. After the ceremony, the officiant returns the completed license for recording, producing a recorded marriage record.

  • Divorce decrees (including associated case filings)
    Divorce is handled as a civil case in the district court. The court issues a final decree of divorce (and may issue temporary orders and other related orders during the case).

  • Annulments (decrees of annulment)
    Annulments are also court matters filed in district court. The court issues an order/decree declaring the marriage void or voidable under Wyoming law.

Where records are filed and how they can be accessed

  • Marriage records (filed locally; statewide vital record copies also exist)

    • Primary local filing/recording: Sheridan County marriage licenses are issued and recorded by the Sheridan County Clerk (the county’s recorder for these instruments).
    • Statewide vital records repository (certified copies): Wyoming maintains marriage records through the Wyoming Department of Health, Vital Statistics Services (state-level certified copies are generally issued by the state, with local offices also serving as the originating recorder for the county record).
    • Access methods: Common access channels include in-person requests at the county clerk’s office for recorded marriage documents and requests to the state vital records office for certified copies.

  • Divorce and annulment records (filed with the court)

    • Primary filing/custody: Divorce and annulment case records are filed with the Wyoming District Court serving Sheridan County. The Clerk of District Court maintains the case file and issues copies of court orders and decrees.
    • Access methods: Access is typically through the Clerk of District Court for copies of decrees and other filings. Some basic case information may be available through Wyoming’s court records search tools, while documents are obtained through the court clerk.

Typical information included in these records

  • Marriage license / recorded marriage record commonly includes:

    • Full names of the parties
    • Date and place of marriage (and license issuance date)
    • Ages and/or dates of birth (depending on the form/version used)
    • Residences/addresses at time of application (often present)
    • Officiant name and authority, ceremony location, and date performed
    • Witness information (when required by form/practice)
    • License number, recording information, and county filing details
    • Applicant signatures and clerk certification elements

  • Divorce decree commonly includes:

    • Names of the parties and case caption
    • Court, county, case number, and filing/judgment dates
    • Findings and orders dissolving the marriage
    • Provisions addressing property/debt division
    • Provisions addressing child custody/visitation and child support (when applicable)
    • Spousal support/alimony terms (when applicable)
    • Restoration of a prior name (when ordered)

  • Annulment decree commonly includes:

    • Names of the parties and case caption
    • Court, county, case number, and decree date
    • Legal basis/findings for annulment and the court’s declaration regarding the marriage’s status
    • Related orders (property, support, parenting provisions) when applicable

Privacy or legal restrictions

  • Marriage records (vital records restrictions):
    Wyoming treats certified vital records as controlled documents. Certified copies of marriage certificates maintained by the state are generally restricted to eligible requesters under state vital records rules. Non-certified informational copies and index-style information may be more broadly available depending on the custodian and record format.

  • Divorce and annulment records (court record access; confidential components):
    Court case files are generally public records, but access is limited by laws and court rules that protect confidential information. Common restrictions include:

    • Sealed cases or sealed documents by court order (not publicly accessible)
    • Protected personal identifiers (such as Social Security numbers) subject to redaction
    • Confidential child-related, medical, or financial materials in certain filings, evaluations, or exhibits
    • Restricted access to certain domestic relations documents under Wyoming court rules and orders

Primary custodians in Sheridan County, Wyoming (summary)

  • Sheridan County Clerk: issues and records marriage licenses for marriages occurring under Sheridan County licensing.
  • Clerk of District Court (Wyoming District Court serving Sheridan County): maintains divorce and annulment case files and provides copies of decrees/orders.
  • Wyoming Department of Health, Vital Statistics Services: statewide custodian for certified vital records, including marriage records.

Education, Employment and Housing

Sheridan County is in north‑central Wyoming along the Montana border, anchored by the City of Sheridan and smaller communities such as Ranchester and Dayton. The county is a regional service center for surrounding rural areas, with a population that is older than the national average and a settlement pattern split between the Sheridan urban area and low‑density ranch and foothill residences near the Bighorn Mountains. (For population and core community indicators, see the U.S. Census Bureau QuickFacts profile for Sheridan County.)

Education Indicators

Public schools (count and names)

Sheridan County’s K–12 public education is primarily provided by Sheridan County School District #2 (Sheridan area) and Sheridan County School District #1 (Ranchester/Dayton area). Public schools commonly listed for these districts include:

  • Sheridan County SD #2 (Sheridan): Sheridan High School; Sheridan Junior High School; Big Horn High School (in nearby Big Horn community); Big Horn Elementary; several Sheridan elementary schools (district maintains the authoritative, current list).
    Source: Sheridan County School District #2
  • Sheridan County SD #1 (Ranchester/Dayton): Tongue River High School; Tongue River Middle School; Tongue River Elementary School.
    Source: Sheridan County School District #1 (Tongue River)

A single consolidated “number of public schools in the county” varies by classification year and whether alternative programs are counted; the district directories above are the most reliable current enumerations.

Student–teacher ratios and graduation rates (most recent available)

  • Student–teacher ratios: Reported ratios differ by school and year; district- and school-level ratios are typically published through state report cards and federal school profiles rather than consistently on district homepages. The most comparable countywide proxy is district-level reporting via Wyoming accountability profiles.
    Source: Wyoming Department of Education (accountability/report card resources)
  • Graduation rates: Wyoming publishes 4‑year cohort graduation rates by high school and district through its accountability/reporting system; rates vary between Sheridan-area and Tongue River-area high schools and fluctuate modestly year to year due to cohort size.
    Source: Wyoming Department of Education

Note: A single county graduation rate is not always published as a standalone metric; district and school report cards are the most direct “most recent” reference.

Adult educational attainment (high school; bachelor’s+)

Adult education levels are reported by the American Community Survey (ACS). The county’s profile includes:

Notable programs (STEM, CTE/vocational, AP/dual credit)

  • Career & Technical Education (CTE): Wyoming districts generally offer CTE pathways (e.g., skilled trades, business, agriculture, family/consumer sciences) aligned to state CTE standards; local offerings are typically listed in course catalogs and program pages for Sheridan High School, Big Horn High School, and Tongue River High School.
    Source: Wyoming Department of Education (CTE) and district secondary school course guides (district sites)
  • Advanced coursework (AP/dual credit): Advanced Placement and/or college dual-enrollment opportunities are commonly offered at the high school level in Wyoming; specific course availability varies by campus and year and is documented in each high school’s course catalog.
    Source: district secondary school catalogs on SCSD2 and SCSD1

School safety measures and counseling resources

  • Safety measures: Districts typically document visitor management, emergency response planning, drills, and coordination with local law enforcement; details are maintained in district policy manuals and safety communications.
    Sources: district policy/safety pages via SCSD2 and SCSD1
  • Counseling resources: School counseling (academic planning, social-emotional support, college/career guidance) is generally provided at the middle and high school levels, with referrals to community providers as needed; services and staffing are typically described on school counseling pages.
    Sources: school counseling pages via SCSD2 and SCSD1

Employment and Economic Conditions

Unemployment rate (most recent year available)

Sheridan County unemployment is tracked by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (LAUS) and the Wyoming Department of Workforce Services. The most recent annual and monthly rates are published in those series.
Sources: BLS Local Area Unemployment Statistics and Wyoming Department of Workforce Services (LMI)

Note: Because the “most recent year” changes over time and the county’s rate is updated monthly, the authoritative value is the current LAUS annual average or latest month posted in the series above.

Major industries and employment sectors

Sheridan County’s employment base is typically dominated by:

  • Health care and social assistance (regional medical services and elder care)
  • Retail trade and accommodation/food services (Sheridan as a service hub and visitor activity)
  • Educational services (K–12 and local training/education employment)
  • Construction (residential and commercial)
  • Public administration (county/city and state roles)
  • Manufacturing and transportation/warehousing at smaller shares than metro areas
  • Agriculture (ranching) and mining/energy present in the broader regional economy, with mining generally a smaller share locally than in Wyoming’s top energy-producing counties
    Sources: County industry employment patterns are documented in County Business Patterns (U.S. Census Bureau) and Wyoming LMI sector profiles (WY Workforce Services).

Common occupations and workforce breakdown

Occupational composition commonly includes:

  • Office and administrative support, sales, and food preparation/serving (service-hub employment)
  • Healthcare practitioners/support
  • Education, training, and library
  • Transportation and material moving
  • Construction and extraction and installation/maintenance/repair (notably in rural counties with dispersed housing and infrastructure needs)
    Sources: Occupational employment estimates and ACS profiles via BLS occupational data (where available for sub-state areas) and ACS (data.census.gov).

Commuting patterns and mean commute time

  • Commute time: Mean travel time to work is published in the ACS county commuting tables; Sheridan County’s mean commute is typically shorter than large-metro averages due to a compact employment core in Sheridan and limited congestion, while rural residents often have longer drives.
    Source: ACS commuting time tables (data.census.gov)
  • Mode split: Most commuting is by drive-alone, with smaller shares for carpool, walk, and work from home (ACS reports these directly).
    Source: ACS commuting mode tables

Local employment versus out‑of‑county work

Sheridan functions as a local employment center, so a substantial share of residents both live and work within the county, while some commute to nearby counties (and a smaller share across the Montana line) depending on occupation and employer location. The ACS “county-to-county commuting” and “place of work” tables provide the most direct measurement.
Source: ACS place-of-work and commuting flow tables

Housing and Real Estate

Homeownership rate and rental share

Homeownership and renter shares are reported in the ACS housing profile for Sheridan County (tenure table).
Source: QuickFacts (housing tenure) and ACS housing tables

Median property values and recent trends

  • Median value of owner‑occupied housing units: Reported by ACS (county level).
    Source: QuickFacts (median value) and ACS detailed tables
  • Recent trends (proxy): Like many Rocky Mountain communities, Sheridan County has experienced upward pressure on values in recent years driven by limited inventory, in‑migration to amenity regions, and higher construction costs. Year‑to‑year changes are best documented through ACS time series (5‑year estimates) and local market reports (non-governmental).
    Source for baseline values: ACS (trend via multi‑year comparisons)

Note: ACS is the most consistent public-source series at county scale; it is not a real-time market index.

Typical rent prices

Types of housing

The county’s housing stock is characterized by:

  • Single‑family detached homes concentrated in Sheridan and in established subdivisions
  • Apartments and smaller multifamily primarily within Sheridan
  • Manufactured homes at a smaller share than many high-growth Sun Belt regions, with some presence in rural areas
  • Rural lots and ranchettes outside city limits, including properties with larger acreage and outbuildings
    Sources: Housing unit structure type distributions via ACS housing characteristics tables.

Neighborhood characteristics (proximity to schools/amenities)

  • Sheridan (city): Highest proximity to schools, medical services, retail, and civic amenities; generally the most walkable parts of the county are in and near central Sheridan.
  • Dayton/Ranchester corridor (Tongue River area): Smaller-town neighborhoods with proximity to local schools and basic services, with more commuting to Sheridan for specialized services and larger employers.
  • Big Horn and rural foothills: Larger-lot residential patterns, longer travel distances to schools and retail, and stronger reliance on personal vehicles.
    Source basis: settlement pattern and service distribution reflected in county/city planning documents and ACS commuting patterns (no single countywide numeric proximity metric is published as a standard federal series).

Property tax overview (average rate and typical homeowner cost)

Wyoming property taxes are based on assessed value rules set by the state, with local mill levies by taxing districts. County-level effective property tax rates and typical annual tax amounts are commonly summarized in statewide comparisons and county treasurer/assessor materials; homeowner cost varies substantially by location (city vs. rural), special districts, and home value.
Sources: Wyoming Department of Revenue – Property Tax and local levy/tax information from the Sheridan County government site (treasurer/assessor pages).

Data availability note: A single “average property tax rate” and “typical homeowner cost” specific to Sheridan County is not uniformly published as one official statistic across agencies; the most defensible approach is to use state property tax administration rules (DOR) and the county’s published mill levies and tax notices for computed totals.

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