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 |
7,721 |
Population/City |
4,290 |
Source: Department of A&I - July 2005 Estimate
Workforce
Labor Force in County |
3,632 |
| Employment in County |
3,485 |
Estimated County Unemployment Rate |
4% |
Source: Wyoming Department of Employment - January 2007 Estimate
Taxes
Personal Income Tax Rate |
Zero |
Corporate Income Tax Rate |
Zero |
Sales Tax Rate |
5% |
Source: Wyoming Department of Revenue - As of 4/1/07
Property Tax and Mill Levy
County Tax Rate |
12 |
City Tax Rate |
8 |
School District Tax Rate |
47.5 |
Community College |
- |
Special Districts |
8.00 |
Total Mill Levy |
75.5 |
Source: Wyoming Taxpayers Association
Mill levies are assessed on 9.5% of market value for commercial and residential and 11% 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 |
1,234 |
2004-2005 High School Graduates |
71 |
Graduation Rate |
83.529 |
Students per Teacher Ratio 2005 |
10.84:1 |
Average 2004-2005 ACT Scores |
20.9 |
Expenditures per ADM (Average Daily Membership) |
$9,651 |
| Johnson County School District #1 |
|
Source: Wyoming Department of Education
Nearby Colleges and Universities
Transportation:
Highways/Railways
Highways serving community |
US 16, WY 196 |
Name of Interstate(s) |
I-25, I-90 |
Number of Interchanges serving community |
3 (I-25) |
Rail serving community |
No |
Name of Nearest Rail Service |
BNSF (33 miles) |
Air Travel
Nearest Commercial Airport |
Sheridan County Airport |
Proximity to Commercial Airport |
35 Miles (Sheridan, Wyoming) |
| Daily flights to: |
Billings, MT and Denver, CO |
Nearest Private Airport |
Johnson County Airport |
Proximity to Private Airport |
3 miles from downtown |
Public Transportation
Public Transportation available in the community? |
Yes |
Type of Service |
Bus |
Distance to
Denver, Colorado |
389 Miles |
Billings, Montana |
166 Miles |
Salt Lake City, Utah |
520 Miles |
Boise, Idaho |
792 Miles |
Omaha, Nebraska |
731 Miles |
Rapid City, South Dakota |
211 Miles |
Freight Carriers
Number of Motor Freight Carriers |
2 |
Number of Parcel Providers |
3 |
Number of Rail Service Providers |
1 (33 miles North) |
Source: Buffalo Chamber of Commerce
Utilities:
Electrical Provider
Service Provider |
Rocky Mountain Power |
Average Commercial Rate/KWH (<25kva Investor Owned, <1000kva Coop) |
$0.0595 |
Average Industrial Rate/KWH (<25kva Investor Owned, <1000kva Coop) |
$0.0381 |
Source: Wyoming Public Service Commission
Natural Gas
Service Provider |
Montana Dakota Utilities |
Average Commercial Cost/MCF |
$8.2019 |
Average Industrial Cost/MCF |
n/a |
*Public Service Commission provided statewide averages
*Source: Wyoming Public Service Commission 2004 Rates
*Kinder Morgan Rates stated as Statewide Avg. rate per Wyoming PSC
Telecommunications
Telephone Providers |
Qwest |
Inernet Provider |
Visionary Communications, Wyoming.com, Fiberpipe, Trib.com |
Water Services
Water Source |
Clear Creek and Tie Hack Dam |
Capacity |
- |
Current Consumption |
- |
Storage Capacity |
- |
Waste Water
Type of Treatment |
Aerated Lagoon |
Capacity |
- |
Current Consumption |
- |
Source: Buffalo Chamber of Commerce
Real Estate
Median House Value |
$113,783 |
New Residential Construction Permits in 2000 |
12 |
New Residential Construction Permits in 2001 |
25 |
New Residential Construction Permits in 2002 |
70 |
New Residential Construction Permits in 2003 |
25 |
New Residential Construction Permits in 2004 |
15 |
| New Residential Construction Permits in 2005 |
25 |
New Commercial Construction Permits in 2000 |
- |
New Commercial Construction Permits in 2001 |
- |
New Commercial Construction Permits in 2002 |
- |
New Commercial Construction Permits in 2003 |
- |
New Commercial Construction Permits in 2004 |
- |
Occupancy Rate for Multi-Family Housing Units |
- |
Median Rent |
$377 |
Source: US Census, 2000; Construction permits are for Johnson County– Wyoming Economic Analysis Division
Major Employers
Johnson Co. Mem. Hospital |
238 |
Health Care |
Johnson Co. School District |
227 |
Education |
| Three Way, Inc |
193 |
Pipe Line Contractors |
| Johnson County Government |
82 |
County Government |
| Bureau of Land Management |
80 |
Federal Government |
| SANJEL, Inc |
50 |
Oilfield Service |
| DJ’s Thriftway |
50 |
Grocery Store |
| City of Buffalo |
47 |
City Government |
| Best Western Crossroads Inn |
42 |
Hotel |
| Rocky Mountain IGA |
45 |
Grocery Store |
Hotels and Motels
Total Number of Rooms Available in Community |
389 |
Facilities in Community with Meeting Space |
0 |
Source: Wyoming Travel & Tourism
Climatic Information
Average Number of Days of Sunshine |
252 |
Average High / Low Temperature for July |
85.8/54.5 |
Average High / Low Temperature for January |
36.0/9.8 |
| Annual Average Snowfall (inches) |
44 |
| Average Wind speed (mph) |
9.7 |
| Prevailing Winds: |
North/Northwest |
Source: Western Regional Climate Center
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