City profile
Sheridan, WY
Sheridan County · Population 19,285
Sheridan is a town in Sheridan County, WY with about 19,285 residents and a typical home value near $341,000. It is 138 miles from Casper, WY, which shapes its climate, healthcare access and amenities.
Climate
Climate type
mountain_alpine
Winter avg
21°F
Summer avg
68°F
Sunny days / yr
220
Home prices & cost of living
Median home price
$340,600
Typical monthly housing
$2,006
Cost of living (100 = U.S.)
97
Taxes
- Property tax
- 0.55%
- State income tax (top)
- None
- Social Security
- Not taxed
- Pensions
- Not taxed
- Sales tax (state + avg. local)
- 5.44%
FEMA natural hazard risk
Relatively Low · county score 65/100
Top hazards: Wildfire, Winter weather, Avalanche
Nearest major airport
361 mi to Denver International Airport (DEN)
Political lean (2024 county vote)
Leans Republican · 24% Democratic / 74% Republican
Community
Population
19,285
Black population
1.0%
County
Sheridan County
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2025–2026 trends
2026 market trends
- ▸Climate/cost risks to check: harsh winters, wind
Highlights
- About 19,285 residents
- Typical home value about $341,000
- 138 miles from Casper, WY
Trade-offs
- Smaller community with fewer local amenities
- Scores for this place are estimated from Census data and the nearest major city
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