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
| Sheridan County | 27,998 | |
26,560 | |
23,562 |
|
25,408 |
| City of Sheridan | 17,242 | |
15,804 | |
13,900 |
|
16,000 |
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. |
