Buffalo Chamber of Commerce
55 North Main
Buffalo, WY 82834
Phone: 307.684.5544 or 1.800.227.5122
E-mail: buffalochamber@wyoming.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 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 |
$18,553 |
| Skilled |
|
| Maintenance and Repair Workers |
$33,047 |
| Industrial Machinery Mechanics |
$43,663 |
| Electrician |
$45,907 |
| Technical |
|
| Numerical Control Machine Programmer |
|
| Electronic Transmission |
|
| Medical Labratory Technician |
|
| Network Technician |
|
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 |
Zero |
Corporate Income Tax Rate |
Zero |
Sales Tax Rate |
5% |
Source: Wyoming Department of Revenue
Property Tax and Mill Levy
County Tax Rate |
12 |
City Tax Rate |
8 |
School District Tax Rate |
25 |
Community College |
|
Special Districts |
|
Total Mill Levy |
70.605 |
| Effective Rate per $100 |
|
| Approximate Residential/Commercial Annual Tax on $1,000,000 assessed value |
$6,707.48 |
| Approximate Industrial Annual Taxes on $1,000,000 assessed value |
$8,119.58 |
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 |
2 |
| Number of Junior High/Middle Schools |
1 |
| Number of High Schools |
1 |
Total District Enrollment |
342 |
2006-2007 High School Graduates |
35 |
Graduation Rate |
85.4 |
Students per Teacher Ratio 2005 |
9.19 |
| Average 2008 ACT Scores |
19.2 |
| Expenditures per ADM (Average Daily Membership) |
$20,562 |
Big Horn County School District #4 |
|
Source: Wyoming Department of Education
Higher Education
Transportation:
Highways/Railways
| Highways serving community |
US20/16, WY 30, WY 36 |
Name of Interstate |
n/a |
Number of Interchanges serving community |
n/a |
Rail Serving Community |
Yes |
Name of Nearest Rail Service |
BNSF |
Air Travel
Nearest Commercial Airport |
Worland Municipal Airport |
Proximity to Commercial Airport |
35 Miles (Worland, WY) |
Nearest Private Airport |
South Big Horn County Airport |
Proximity to Private Airport |
8 miles (Greybull, WY) |
| Foriegn Trade Zones |
|
| Natrona County International Airport |
|
| Custom Port of Entry |
|
| Natrona County International Airport |
|
| Overnight Express Service Availability |
|
| Fed_Ex |
No |
| UPS |
No |
| U.S. Post Office |
Yes |
Utilities:
Electrical Provider
Service Provider |
Big Horn REA |
Average Commercial Rate/KWH (<25kva Investor Owned, <1000kva Coop) |
$0.798 |
Average Industrial Rate/KWH (<25kva Investor Owned, <1000kva Coop) |
$0.487 |
*Source: Wyoming Public Service Commission
Natural Gas
Service Provider |
Wyoming Gas Company |
Average Commercial Cost/MCF |
$10.47 |
Average Industrial Cost/MCF |
N/A |
*Source: Wyoming Public Service Commission
Telecommunications
Number of Local Providers |
2 |
Number of Long Distance Service Providers |
2 |
| Central Offices of Local Service Providers |
TCT West, Inc. |
| Switch Technology (Digital or Analog) |
Analog |
| Fiber Service Provided |
Yes |
| ISDN Availability |
Yes |
| ISDN Availability from Switch |
Yes |
| Central Office on Self-Healing Fiber Ring |
Yes |
| Dual Feed from Two Separate Switching Office Available |
No |
Distance to
Denver, Colorado |
470 Miles |
Billings, Montana |
132 Miles |
Salt Lake City, Utah |
529 Miles |
Boise, Idaho |
595 Miles |
Omaha, Nebraska |
867 Miles |
Rapid City, South Dakota |
346 Miles |
Real Estate
Median Housing Value (2007) |
$107,966 |
Median Rent (Two or Three-Bedroom, Single Family, Excluding Gas and Electric) |
$421 |
Source: Wyoming Economic Analysis Division, Wyoming Community Development Authority
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