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Buffalo
Buffalo Chamber of Commerce
55 North Main
Buffalo, WY 82834
Phone: 307.684.5544 or 1.800.227.5122
E-mail: info@buffalowyo.com
Web: www.buffalowyo.com

Buffalo, Wyoming is tucked away between the rolling plains of the Old West and the towering peaks of the Big Horn Mountains and the vast Bighorn National Forest. It is land rich both in western history and scenery. Buffalo sits at the intersections of Interstate 25, Interstate 90 and US Highway 16 and is set against the backdrop of the breathtaking Big Horn Mountains.

Its location makes it an excellent location for economic development. The Buffalo Commerce Center has forty-five acres of curbs, gutters, streets and underground utilities. The remaining thirty acres will be developed in the future. A variety of businesses have already located at the Buffalo Commerce Park.

The addition provides the potential for different sizes of lots based on the prospective business's needs. The park has easy access to I-90 and I-25, plus a spectacular view of the Bighorn Mountains. Strong covenants protect the quality of the development.

Buffalo offers many things to see and do. Nearby activities include cross country ski trails; downhill skiing; snowmobile trails; Lake DeSmet; boating; hunting; fishing; camping; hiking; mountain trail horseback riding; Bighorn Mountains; Healy Reservoir and many more.

The Jim Gatchell Memorial Museum is an accredited Western History Museum near the heart of downtown Buffalo. The museum's many exhibits are a popular attraction and the gift shop is stocked with books and fine gifts. Shopping in Buffalo's many antique shops, art galleries and other fine businesses is always a good time and you'll find the business owners and local residents friendly and helpful.

Community Information

County

Johnson

Population/County

8,464

Population/City

4,597

Source: Wyoming Econimic Analysis Division - July 2007

Workforce

Labor Force in County

3,994

Employment in County 3,781

Estimated County Unemployment Rate

5.30%

Source: Wyoming Department of Employment - January 2009 Estimate

Average Salary by Occupation

Occupation

Median Salary

Professional  

Accountant

$57,790

Management $40,035
Computer Programmer $49,000
Engineer $55,824
Retail  
Retail Store Clerk $17,390
Stock Room Clerk $23,790
Hospitality Clerk $19,560
Clerical  
Customer Service Rep. $27,440
Telesales Rep. $26,780
Data Entry Clerk $24,340
Executive Secretary $20,957
Accounting Clerk $22,173
Word Processor $26,800
Unskilled  
General Laborer $41,790
Hand Packer $21,820
Material Handler $24,673
Light Assembly $25,330
Semi-Skilled  
Machine Operator $31,780
Fork Lift Operator $33,800
Skilled  
Machine Maintenance $51,093
Machinist $38,720
Welder $46,480
Technical  
Numerical Control Machine Programmer $31,780
Electronic Transmission $56,650
Medical Labratory Technician $31,070
Network Administrators $51,560
Source: Wyoming Department of Employment - January 2009 Estimate


Workers Compensation and Unemployment Insurance

Workers Compensation (2008 BaseRates)

 

Average Rate for All Manufacturing

3.38%

Average Rate for Office Workers

0.83%
Maximum Weekly Benefit  
Unemployment Insurance  
Taxable Base 21,500
Percentage Rate 0.016%
Source: Wyoming Department of Employment

Taxes

Personal Income Tax Rate

0

Corporate Income Tax Rate

0

Sales Tax Rate

5%

Source: Wyoming Department of Revenue

Property Tax and Mill Levy

County Millage

12

City Millage

8

School District Millage

25

Community College

 

Special Districts

 

Total Mill Levy

72.079

Effective Rate per $100  
Approximate Residential/Commercial Annual Tax on $1,000,000 assessed value $6,847.51
Approximate Industrial Annual Taxes on $1,000,000 assessed value $8,289.09
Source: Wyoming Taxpayers Association
Mill levies are assessed on 9.5% of market value for commercial and residential and 11.5% on industrial property
County mill levies may include general, airport, public health, fire, hospital, libraries, fair, recreation, museums, bonds and interest
Special levies may include conservation, fire, hospital, recreation, cemetery, solid waste

Education
Number of Elementary Schools 3
Number of Junior High/Middle Schools 2
Number of High Schools 2

Total District Enrollment

1,261

2006-2007 High School Graduates

99

Graduation Rate

91.7

Students per Teacher Ratio 2007

11

Average 2008 ACT Scores

19.1

Expenditures per ADM (Average Daily Membership) $14,109

Johnson County School District #1

 

Source: Wyoming Department of Education

Higher Education

School City State Distance Enrollment
Sheridan College Sheridan WY 33.63 mi 1,953
Casper College Casper WY 104.13 mi 3,454
Northwest College Powell WY 105.23 mi 1,440
Central Wyoming College Riverton WY 124.24 mi 3,454
Montana State University - Billings Billings MT 132.76 12, 369
Black Hills State University Spearfish SD 140.64 mi 4, 153
University of Wyoming Laramie WY 217.34 mi 13,000

Transportation:

Highways/Railways
Highways serving community Interstate 25, Instate 90, US Highway 16

Name of Interstate

 

Number of Interchanges serving community

3

Rail Serving Community

 

Name of Nearest Rail Service

BNSF-Sheridan (35 miles)


Air Travel

Nearest Commercial Airport

Sheridan County Airport

Proximity to Commercial Airport

34 Miles (Sheridan, WY)

Nearest Private Airport

Johnson County Airport

Proximity to Private Airport

3 miles Northwest of Buffalo

Foriegn Trade Zones  
Natrona County International Airport 133 Miles (Casper, WY)
Custom Port of Entry  
Natrona County International Airport 133 Miles (Casper, WY)
Overnight Express Service Availability  
Fed_Ex Yes
UPS Yes
U.S. Post Office Yes

Utilities:

Electrical Provider

Service Provider

Rocky Mountain Power

Average Commercial Rate/KWH (<25kva Investor Owned, <1000kva Coop)

$0.065

Average Industrial Rate/KWH (<25kva Investor Owned, <1000kva Coop)

$0.403

*Source: Wyoming Public Service Commission

Natural Gas

Service Provider

Montana-Dakota

Average Commercial Cost/MCF

$6.84

Average Industrial Cost/MCF

N/A

*Source: Wyoming Public Service Commission

Telecommunications

Number of Local Providers

3

Number of Long Distance Service Providers

3

Central Offices of Local Service Providers Qwest Communications
Switch Technology (Digital or Analog) Digital
Fiber Service Provided  
ISDN Availability  
ISDN Availability from Switch  
Central Office on Self-Healing Fiber Ring  
Dual Feed from Two Separate Switching Office Available  


Distance to

Denver, Colorado

406 Miles

Billings, Montana

166 Miles

Salt Lake City, Utah

510 Miles

Boise, Idaho

595 Miles

Omaha, Nebraska

731 Miles

Rapid City, South Dakota

215 Miles

Real Estate

Median Housing Value (2007)

$214,710

Median Rent (Two or Three-Bedroom, Single Family, Excluding Gas and Electric)

$846

Source: Wyoming Economic Analysis Division, Wyoming Community Development Authority

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