Sheridan Community Overview
Location
Sheridan is located in north central Wyoming, at the foothills of the Bighorn Mountains, and 23 miles south of the Montana border. The average elevation is 3964 feet.
Population
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2007* |
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2006* |
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2004* |
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2000 |
| Sheridan County |
27,998 | |
27,482 | |
27,012 |
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26,560 |
| City of Sheridan | 16,719 | |
16,313 | |
16,118 |
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15,870 |
Climate
| Annual Average Temperature: | 44.7 F |
| January Average Temperature: | 20.8 F |
| July Average Temperature: | 69.9 F |
| Annual Average Rainfall: | 14.48 inches |
| Annual Average Snowfall: | 74.3 inches |
| Average Growing Season: | 119 days |
Education
Sheridan County has 3 School Districts, 12 elementary schools, 2 middle schools, 3 junior high schools, 4 high schools, and 4 parochial and private schools. We also are home to a community college, Sheridan College, and a vocational center, Sheridan College Technical Center .
Community Facilities
Churches: 43Number of Motels: 29 Total Rooms: 1,200. more info
Campgrounds: 3 more info
Full Service Shopping Available. more info
Convention Facilities Available. more info
Recreation Facilities (public)
| Bowling: | 1 | Roller skating rink: | 1 |
| Indoor Movie: | 5 | Swimming Pools: | 3 |
| YMCA: | 1 | Tennis Courts: | 13 |
| Soccer Fields: | 5 | Golf Courses: | 4 |
| Ball Fields: | 11 | Amateur Theaters: | 2 |
| Parks: | 12 | Ice Hockey Rink: | 1 |
| Polo Grounds: | 1 | ||
Bicycle/Walking Paths
Recreation District Sports Programs
Nearby Lakes: DeSmet, Tongue River Reservoir, Park Reservoir, Twin Lakes, Sibley Lake. See fishing.
Other Recreation Facilities: Sheridan Country Club, Trail End State Historic Site, Bradford Brinton Memorial, Fort Phil Kearny and related sites, Story Fish Hatchery, Antelope Butte Ski Area (Closed for 2005-06 Season), Sheridan County Fair Association, Kendrick Golf Course, Powder Horn Ranch and Golf Club, See helpful resources.
Area Recreation: Hunting, fishing, golfing, snowmobiling, skiing, shooting, hiking, swimming, historical sites, hang gliding, horseback riding, tennis, polo, boating, wildlife photography. See Day Trips.
Restaurants
Sheridan has numerous restaurants serving a vast variety of dishes. Select from authentic ethnic dishes, western foods, homemade pies and soups, pastas, barbeque, and everything in between. Sit down to an intimate dinner for two, a family style feast, all you can eat buffet, take-out, or just grab a sandwich and run.
Communications
| Newspapers: | The Sheridan Press |
| Out-of-Town Newspapers: | Denver, Casper, Billings |
| Television Stations: | 1 Satellite Station, KSGW |
| Cable Television: | Bresnan Comunication |
| Telephone Service: |
McLeod USA Qwest Communications Range Telephone Cooperative, Inc. ACT Veizon Alltel |
| Telegraph Service: | Western Union Telegraph |
| Post Office: | 1 Main, 6 Branches |
Transportation
| Railroads: | Burlington Northern Santa Fe |
| Motor Freight Carriers: |
Federal Express North Park Transportation Powder River Coach USA Sheridan Express UPS (United Parcel Service) |
| Airlines: | Big Sky Airlines, airline code SHR |
| Charter Airline Services: | Bighorn Airways |
| Bus Services: | Powder River Coach USA |
| Taxi Services: | Sheridan Transportation Taxi |
| Rental Cars and Trucks: | See Rentals. |