Cheyenne, Wyoming
Among the top 12% of US places for getting around.
AffordabilityAffordability: grade B+, better than 81% of US places
WeatherWeather: grade B, better than 63% of US places
Safety & WellbeingSafety & Wellbeing: grade C, better than 31% of US places
Getting AroundGetting Around: grade A, better than 88% of US places
Lifestyle & ConnectivityLifestyle & Connectivity: grade B, better than 64% of US places
- top 3% for estimated total tax burden
- top 3% for commute time
- bottom 4% for property crime
Cheyenne is a mid-size city in Wyoming with about 65,000 residents. It grades A for getting around and C for safety & wellbeing. Standout strengths include estimated total tax burden, commute time, and sales tax. It rates lower on annual snowfall and property crime.
Official websitecheyennecity.org (opens in new tab)
Climate
Warm, dry summers · Cold winters · Dry · Heavy snow
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Precipitation 1.9 in0.4 in
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Livability factors
Affordability
Median Household Income$75k67th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Cost of Living$46kbetter than 49% of US places
Home Value$283k75th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Monthly Rent$993better than 41% of US places
Monthly Owner Costs$2kbetter than 30% of US places
Property Tax Rate0.59%better than 82% of US places
Income Tax0.00%better than 92% of US places
Sales Tax5.44%better than 95% of US places
Estimated total tax burden4.02%better than 97% of US places
Unemployment3.4%better than 55% of US places
Weather
Winter Temp (Jan)29°F37th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Summer Temp (Jul)70°F14th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Annual Precipitation15.5 in8th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Annual Snowfall64.7 inbetter than 8% of US places
Sunny Days271 daysbetter than 85% of US places
Summer Humidity47°Fbetter than 94% of US places
Comfortable Days69 daysbetter than 21% of US places
Safety & Wellbeing
Natural Disaster Risk46.9better than 75% of US places
Air Quality45 AQIbetter than 54% of US places
School Quality70.7better than 66% of US places
Violent Crime1743/100kbetter than 12% of US places
Property Crime3662/100kbetter than 4% of US places
Community
Population64,79598th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Median Age38.337th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Racial Diversity0.2962nd percentile — neutral, not ranked
Male/Female Ratio1.0055th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Political LeaningR+2955th percentile — neutral, not ranked
White (%)75.8%36th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Black (%)2.6%69th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Hispanic (%)16.5%82nd percentile — neutral, not ranked
Asian (%)1.3%74th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Other / Multiracial (%)3.9%61st percentile — neutral, not ranked
Getting Around
Commute Time16 minbetter than 97% of US places
Walkability8.7/20better than 80% of US places
Airport Distance87 mibetter than 44% of US places
Lifestyle & Connectivity
Broadband Access89.3%better than 62% of US places
Amenities Nearby25.46better than 25% of US places
Park & Nature AccessExcellentbetter than 88% of US places
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Frequently asked questions
- Is Cheyenne an affordable place to live?
- Cheyenne is about average in cost. Its cost-of-living index is $46k, better than 49% of comparable areas.
- What is the median home value in Cheyenne?
- The median home value in Cheyenne is $283k, per the U.S. Census ACS (5-Year).
- What is the median household income in Cheyenne?
- Median household income in Cheyenne is $75k, per the U.S. Census ACS (5-Year).
- How much is rent in Cheyenne?
- Median gross rent in Cheyenne is $993 a month, per the U.S. Census ACS (5-Year).
- Is Cheyenne safe?
- Cheyenne is higher-crime than most comparable areas, with a violent crime rate of 1743/100k (better than 12%). Property crime is 3662/100k.
- What is the weather like in Cheyenne?
- Cheyenne averages 70°F in July and 29°F in January, with 15.5 in of annual precipitation and about 271 sunny days a year.
- How are the schools in Cheyenne?
- Public-school quality in Cheyenne is above average, scoring better than 66% of comparable areas on a composite of graduation rates, spending, and student-teacher ratio.
- How long is the commute in Cheyenne?
- The average one-way commute in Cheyenne is 16 min.
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Data sources
- EPA Air Quality (AQI)
- EPA Smart Location Database
- EPI Family Budget Calculator
- FAA airport enplanements
- FBI Uniform Crime Reports
- FEMA National Risk Index
- MIT Election Data Lab (2020)
- NCES School Finance Survey
- NOAA Climate Normals (1991–2020)
- NOAA nClimGrid
- OpenStreetMap
- Tax Foundation + state revenue depts
- U.S. Census ACS (5-Year)
- USGS Protected Areas (PAD-US)