What are the schools like in Sheridan, WY?

Sheridan is served primarily by Sheridan County School District #2. The district operates 6 elementary schools, 2 middle schools, and 2 high schools with a student-to-teacher ratio of 12.8:1.

What is the median household income in Sheridan?

The median household income in Sheridan, WY is $57,667 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 3.4%.

What is the weather like in Sheridan, WY?

Sheridan has an average high temperature of 36.3°F in January and 87.8°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 17.3 inches and annual snowfall averages 33.2 inches.

Sheridan, WY Cost of Living, Crime & Is It a Good Place to Live? (2026)

Q: Is Sheridan, WY affordable or expensive?

Sheridan's cost of living index is 97, where 100 represents the national average. This means Sheridan is 3% less expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $287,400 and the median rent is $909 per month.

Q: What is the crime rate in Sheridan, WY?

Sheridan has a violent crime rate of 136.3 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 989.4 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Sheridan, WY a Good Place to Live?

Sheridan is a small city of 18,807 in Wyoming, with a median household income of $57,667 and a 3.4% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 97 (US average = 100), which is 3% below the national average.

Strengths: Sheridan stands out for lower-than-average crime, solid school ratings (B+), short average commutes.

Trade-offs: No major red flags stand out in the available data. Whether Sheridan is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.

All Sheridan city data on this page comes from official government sources — the US Census Bureau, FBI, NCES, BEA, and NOAA — updated annually.

Cost of Living

Index: 97.1

Sheridan's overall cost of living index is 97.1, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in Sheridan costs roughly 3% less than the average American city.

Metric	Sheridan, WY	National Avg
Median Home Value	$287,400	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$909	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	60.4%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$57,667	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Very Safe

Sheridan's violent crime rate is 136.3 per 100,000 residents — 64% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

136.3 /100k

Property Crime

989.4 /100k

Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.

Schools & Education

Sheridan is served primarily by Sheridan County School District #2. The student-to-teacher ratio is 12.8:1 (better than the national average of ~16:1).

Metric	Sheridan, WY	National Avg
School District	Sheridan County School District #2	—
Elementary Schools	6	—
Middle Schools	2	—
High Schools	2	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	12.8:1	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	34.8%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	97.0%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Sheridan sees average highs of 36.3°F in January and 87.8°F in July, with 17.3 inches of annual precipitation and 33.2 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Sheridan, WY
Average High — January	36.3°F
Average High — July	87.8°F
Annual Precipitation	17.3"
Annual Snowfall	33.2"

Demographics

Metric	Sheridan, WY	National Avg
Population	18,807	—
Median Age	39.7	38.9
Unemployment Rate	3.4%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	12.0 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	92.3%	59.3%
Black or African American	0.4%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	3.6%	18.9%
Asian	1.5%	6.3%
Under 18	22.8%	22.2%
65 and over	20.4%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

Powder Horn, WY 7 mi Big Horn, WY 8 mi Ranchester, WY 13 mi Dayton, WY 16 mi Story, WY 16 mi

ZIP Codes in Sheridan

Sheridan, WY is covered by 1 ZIP code:

82801

Sheridan vs Other Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Sheridan, WY affordable or expensive?

Sheridan's cost of living index is 97, where 100 is the national average. That makes Sheridan roughly 3% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage. The median home price is $287,400 and median rent is $909/month.

What is the crime rate in Sheridan, WY?

Sheridan's violent crime rate is 136.3 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 989.4 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Sheridan?

Public schools in Sheridan are operated by Sheridan County School District #2. The district has 6 elementary, 2 middle, and 2 high schools. The student-to-teacher ratio is 12.8:1. 34.8% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Is Sheridan, WY a good place to live?

Sheridan, WY has a population of 18,807, a median household income of $57,667, and an unemployment rate of 3.4%. Whether it's right for you depends on your priorities — use the compare tool above to stack it against another city you're considering.

What is the weather like in Sheridan?

Sheridan averages 36.3°F in January and 87.8°F in July. Annual rainfall is 17.3 inches with about 33.2 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What ZIP codes are in Sheridan?

Sheridan, WY is covered by 1 ZIP code: 82801.

What is the population of Sheridan?

The population of Sheridan, Wyoming is 18,807 with a median age of 39.7. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Sheridan?

Key numbers for living in Sheridan: cost of living index 97 (100 = US average), median home $287,400, median household income $57,667, crime index 40 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated B+. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Sheridan side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.