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Ranchester, Wyoming

town · Sheridan County

At a glance

1,277
Population
$326,900
Median home value (all homes)
8% above U.S. median
$410,530
Typical market value
Zillow, 2026-07
$763/mo
Median rent
43% below U.S. median
$69,464
Median household income
12% below U.S. median
22.8 min
Average commute
87.9%
Homes with broadband
82.19%
Locations with fiber available
1.5%
Unemployment

Cost of living (Clay Affordability Index)

CAI 99 — 1% below the national average. how it's computed

Housing25% above
Goods & services4% below
Utilities20% above
Taxes71% below
Insurance17% below
Commute cost16% below
For business: Wyoming is CBII band 3/5 · time to build band 1/5. See state page for the breakdown.

Living here

Nearest 4-year college90 mi
Nearest community college15 mi
Nearest technical college89 mi
High school graduates96%
College graduates31.7%

Doing business here

Economic development contacts, most local first:

state Wyoming Business Council
The Wyoming Business Council is the state economic development agency focused on leading economic growth in order to support business success, build resilient communities, and create opportunities for people to thrive. It supports strong communities so businesses can compete and families can stay together, working alongside local leaders, businesses, and communities in building strong, sustainable economies through innovative programs, resources, and partnerships.
State sales taxYes
State income taxNone
Right-to-work stateYes

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