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Facts and Statistics of
the Area
Washakie is located in the north central state. The majority of the
residents live in Worland, the county seat. Beautiful Ten Sleep Canyon runs
through a portion of the 2,240 square mile county. The county is named after
Chief Washakie of the Shoshoni Indian Tribe. Chief Washakie was a friend of
the pioneers and eventually became a U.S. Army scout.
The Student/teacher
ratio in Worland is 14:1, and
5:1 in Ten Sleep. K-12
enrollment in the Worland schools numbers 1,345. Ten Sleep has a total of
103 students.
Both school systems provide excellent educational opportunities. The Ten Sleep School has
been rated in the top 30 nationally.
Worland schools are annually recognized for their dedication to education by the State Board.
Washakie County Schools: Elementary, 4; Middle School, 1; High School, 2.
Real
Estate
Home Sweet Home
~ It's a great place to live.
Just ask 8,289 people who call Worland & Ten Sleep home.
Washakie County offers a variety of housing and land purchase
opportunities. Area homes and farms/ranches are well maintained. The
average 3 bedroom home sold for $117,500 and the average 4 bedroom home
sold for $138,000 in 2007, while rental costs average $550.00 per month.
Realtors point out
there are many homes
to choose from and available in most price ranges. To view homes in
the Worland-Ten Sleep areas click
here.
Area Land Mass
- Washakie Co has 1,447,680 acres that is 2262 sq miles to see and use.
Washakie County covers more area than Delaware and Rhode Island, with
Federal land accounting for 53.7 % of the county at 776,261 acres, State
lands 6.3 % or 92,562 acres, leaving 40% or 578,857 in private property.
Climate
Economic
Development
New business
development, retention and expansion of existing businesses
are the focus of the Washakie Development Association.
People move to Worland
because the town offers a strong sense of community
with competitive business advantages. Business activity is based on agriculture, industry,
wholesale and retail trades.
Worland has a highly skilled
and motivated labor force. As a result of
various industries and government agencies in the area, Washakie County has attracted a
large number of well-educated, highly trained, and accomplished people. If you are looking
for a safe and relaxing environment in which your business can prosper, Worland, Wyoming
is the town for you!
Population/Labor
Demographics
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Wyoming |
Washakie
County |
Total
Population (2000)
Male Count
Female Count |
493,782
248,374
50.3%
245,408
49.7% |
8,289
4,132
49.8%
4,157
50.2% |
| Median Age (years) |
36.2 |
39.4 |
18 years and over
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364,909
73.9% |
6,031
72.8% |
65 years and over
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57,693
11.7% |
1,316
15.9% |
Education (age 25 years and
over)
Percent high school graduate or higher
Percent Bachelor's degree or higher |
87.9%
21.9% |
85.6%
18.7% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Census
2000 |
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The
per capita personal income for Washakie County is approximately $17,785.
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Income and Earnings |
Wyoming |
Washakie County |
| Median Household Income |
$37,892 |
$34,943 |
| Percentage of
Statewide |
100.0% |
92.2% |
| Median Family Income |
$45,685 |
$42,584 |
| Percentage of
Statewide |
100.0% |
93.2% |
| Per Capita Income |
$19,134 |
$17,780 |
| County Rank (of
23) |
|
12 |
| Median Earnings |
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Male
full-time, year-round workers
Female full-time, year-round workers |
$34,442
$21,735 |
$31,633
$21,028 |
| Families in Poverty (1999) |
8.0% |
10.0% |
| Individuals in Poverty
(1999) |
11.4% |
14.1% |
| Median Housing Value
(owner-occupied units) |
$96,600 |
$83,600 |
| Gross Rent
(median) |
$437 |
$393 |
| Mean Hourly Wage
(total all industries/all occupations) |
$14.62 |
$13.57 |
| Percent of
Statewide Mean Hourly Wage |
100.0% |
92.8% |
a A household includes the immediate family and any other individuals
residing with the family.
b Occupational Employment Statistics, November 2002.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Census 2000 . |
Major employers are
Wyoming Gas, Wyoming
Sugar Corp. LLC,
RT Communications, Admiral Beverage/Pepsi-Cola, Crown Cork & Seal, Washakie
Medical Center, Bureau of Land
Management, and agricultural farming and ranching.
| Labor |
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1992
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1997
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2002 |
| Labor Force |
4,451 |
4,758 |
4,529 |
| Employed
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4,181 |
4,492 |
4,291 |
| Unemployed
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270 |
266 |
238 |
| Unemp. Rate |
6.1 |
5.6 |
5.3 |
| Statewide (WY) |
5.7 |
5.1 |
4.2 |
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Taxes
Wyoming has no
state or corporate income tax. The local sales tax is 5%. 2004
assessed county valuation was $92,839,776. Residential property tax
is assessed at 9.5% of market value x mill levy of 76.419. The county
also has a 2% lodging tax.
Utilities
| Utility |
Provider |
Contact |
| Electric Power |
Pacific Power & Light |
1-888-221-7070 |
| Natural Gas |
Wyoming Gas Co. |
1-307-347-2416 |
| Water/Garbage/Sewer |
City of Worland |
1-307-347-3296 |
| TV Services |
Bresnan Communications |
1-307-347-3245 |
| Telephone Service |
RT Communications |
1-307-347-7000 |
Lodging
Worland
 | Six motels for a total of 183 rooms |
| One RV Park and Campground |
| One B&B |
| One Guest House/Vacation Home |
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Ten Sleep
| Two motels and two lodges for a total of 76 rooms/units |
| One RV Park |
| One Campground |
| Several Campgrounds maintained by the Forest Service |
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For more information
contact the
Worland-Ten Sleep Chamber of Commerce
120 North 10th St., Worland, WY 82401 ~ (307) 347-3226 ~ Fax: (307) 347-3025
E-mail: wtschamber@rtconnect.net
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