The Town FilesSheridan County, Wyoming
32,055 people. The median home is worth $394,900 (typical Wyoming town: $270,400) and the median household earns $71,388.
Towns in Sheridan County
| Town | People | Median home | Income | Median age |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sheridan | 18,737 | $340,600 | $62,867 | 39.1 |
| Ranchester | 1,064 | $326,900 | $69,464 | 36.2 |
| Story | 903 | $437,200 | $113,590 | 45.7 |
| Dayton | 822 | $333,500 | $75,066 | 44.7 |
| Powder Horn | 682 | $949,800 | $110,096 | 49.7 |
People and housing
| Sheridan County | Typical Wyoming town | |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $394,900 | $270,400 |
| Median rent | $939 | $902 |
| Median household income | $71,388 | $69,545 |
| Median age | 42.7 | 39.7 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 31.1% | 24.8% |
| Below the poverty line | 10.2% | 9.8% |
Jobs and pay
14,406 jobs in 2024, average pay $56,893 a year.
Storms since 1996
NOAA recorded 449 storm events in Sheridan County from 1996 to 2026, with 1 deaths.
Federal disaster declarations
Sheridan County has been included in 7 FEMA declarations since 1953.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| September 30, 2024 | Fire | FM-5539: Elk Fire |
| April 11, 2020 | Biological | DR-4535: Covid-19 Pandemic |
| March 13, 2020 | Biological | EM-3479: Covid-19 |
| July 22, 2011 | Severe Storm | DR-4007: Severe Storms, Flooding, And Landslides |
| August 12, 2007 | Fire | FM-2719: Little Goose Fire |
| November 20, 2003 | Fire | FM-2512: Wy - Tongue River Wildfire - 11/19/2003 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2020–2024; BLS QCEW and LAUS; NOAA Storm Events; FEMA OpenFEMA (not endorsed by FEMA).