Cheyenne, Wyoming
Just a half-hour’s drive west of Cheyenne, Wyo., lies Curt Gowdy State Park—ideal for biking, hiking, and camping.Allen Meyer
- StateWyoming
- CountyLaramie
- Population64,086
Unsurprisingly, Cheyenne’s beautiful landscapes and access to seemingly endless recreational opportunities prove a big draw for prospective residents. Stunning sights at Vedauwoo, or “Land of the Earthborn Spirits,” according to the Native Americans who named the area, include towering granite rocks with breathtaking views from the top if rock climbing is your thing. You’ll also find Curt Gowdy State Park, which offers hiking, biking, and camping adventures.
Downtown Cheyenne features several events and festivals throughout the year, including the weekly outdoor concert series Fridays on the Plaza, and the monthly Cheyenne Art Walk, where visitors can spend a summer afternoon browsing the works on display at local businesses. The most notable annual festivity by far, however, is Cheyenne Frontier Days, one of the world’s largest outdoor Western rodeos.
When it comes to health care, Cheyenne is home to Cheyenne Regional Medical Center, recipient of several awards for such specialities as gastrointestinal surgery and coronary intervention.—AS
Downtown Cheyenne features several events and festivals throughout the year, including the weekly outdoor concert series Fridays on the Plaza, and the monthly Cheyenne Art Walk, where visitors can spend a summer afternoon browsing the works on display at local businesses. The most notable annual festivity by far, however, is Cheyenne Frontier Days, one of the world’s largest outdoor Western rodeos.
When it comes to health care, Cheyenne is home to Cheyenne Regional Medical Center, recipient of several awards for such specialities as gastrointestinal surgery and coronary intervention.—AS
Town Information
| Median sale price for single family residences (2022) | $310,160 |
| Median household income | $72,536 |
| Racial and ethnic makeup of current residents | Asian: 1.37%, Black: 2.54%, Hispanic: 16.87% |
| Racial and ethnic makeup of U.S. | Asian: 6.1%, Black: 13.6%, Hispanic: 18.9% |
| High school district graduation rate (averages of districts were applied when necessary) | 81.65% |
| Percent of schools serving students in the area that rank "above average" (averages of districts were applied when necessary) | 9% |
| Number of hospitals within 25 miles recommended by over 50% of patients | 1 |
| Number of above-average nursing homes within 50 miles, per 100,000 households | 20 |
| Sharecare Community Well-Being Index Score (out of 100) | 59 |
Sources: ATTOM, U.S. Census Bureau, GreatSchools, Healthgrades, Caring.com, Sharecare