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Cheyenne
Randy Bruns, CEO
Cheyenne LEADS
One Depot Square, 121 W. 15th St., Suite 304
Cheyenne, WY 82001
Phone: 307.638.6000, Toll Free: 800.255.0742
E-mail: leads@cheyenneleads.org
Web: www.cheyenneleads.org
Cheyenne is at the crossroads of I-80 and I-25, and only 90 minutes north of Denver by I-25. The city is strategically located at major transportation and communication hubs. Cheyenne serves as the northern anchor city of the vibrant Front Range region of the Rocky Mountains.
Vital to economic team building, the local community college offers a range of academic, vocational and technical programs that provide a high-quality work force, including: Custom-tailored employee training, On-site training and professional development, Employee development and leadership training, Professional continuing education, Specialized computer training. Laramie County Community College in Cheyenne has more than 4,500 students. University of Wyoming, Colorado State University, and University of Northern Colorado, with more than 30,000 students are within 45 minutes commuting distances.
Cheyenne is a major Electronic Switching Center with many high-speed data services including DSL, ATM, Frame Relay and ISDN.
As a magnet for health care professionals, Cheyenne enjoys one of the highest percentages of board-certified physicians in the nation. Cheyenne Regional Medical Center acts as the regional referral center for cardiac care and cancer treatment. F.E. Warren Air Force Base provides medical airlift capabilities enhancing rapid response to medical emergencies.
The recreational opportunities in and around Cheyenne are endless. The area offers hiking, camping, fishing, golfing, climbing, biking and more. In addition, Cheyenne offers arts, culture, music, theatre and many locations for shopping. Once a year, the city also hosts the world’s largest outdoor rodeo, Cheyenne Frontier Days, the “Daddy of ‘Em All!”
Community Information
County |
Laramie |
Population/County |
85,163 |
Population/City |
55,738 |
Source: Department of A&I - July 2005 Estimate
Workforce
Labor Force in County |
42,231 |
| Employment in County |
40,227 |
Estimated County Unemployment Rate |
4.7% |
Source: Wyoming Department of Employment - January 2007 Estimate
Taxes
Personal Income Tax Rate |
Zero |
Corporate Income Tax Rate |
Zero |
Sales Tax Rate |
6% |
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 |
43 |
Community College |
5 |
Special Districts |
59.75 |
Total Mill Levy |
127.75 |
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 |
25 |
| Number of Junior High/Middle Schools |
3 |
| Number of High Schools |
3 |
Total District Enrollment |
12,776 |
2004-2005 High School Graduates |
769 |
Graduation Rate |
77.677 |
Students per Teacher Ratio 2005 |
13.85:1 |
Average 2004-2005 ACT Scores |
22.3 |
Expenditures per ADM (Average Daily Membership) |
$8,186 |
| Laramie County School District #1 |
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Source: Wyoming Department of Education
Nearby Colleges and Universities
| School |
City |
State |
Distance |
Enrollment |
| Laramie County Community College |
Cheyenne |
WY |
0 mi |
4,943 |
| Colorado State University |
Fort Collins |
CO |
40.7 mi |
25,000 |
| University of Wyoming |
Laramie |
WY |
41.79 mi |
13,300 |
| Wyoming Technical Institute |
Laramie |
WY |
41.79 mi |
n/a |
| University of Northern Colorado |
Greeley |
WY |
49.89 mi |
13,000 |
| Eastern Wyoming College |
Torrington |
WY |
72.08 mi |
1,349 |
| Western Nebraska Community College |
Scottsbluff |
NE |
78.1 mi |
3,151 |
| University of Colorado - Boulder |
Boulder |
CO |
81.28 mi |
28,624 |
| Metropolitan State College of Denver |
Denver |
CO |
97.24 mi |
21,000 |
| Regis University |
Denver |
CO |
97.24 mi |
16,000 |
| University of Colorado - Denver |
Denver |
CO |
97.24 mi |
7,780 |
| University of Denver |
Denver |
CO |
97.24 mi |
4,741 |
| Colorado School of Mines |
Golden |
CO |
98.05 mi |
3,900 |
| Colorado Christian University |
Lakewood |
CO |
100.25 mi |
2,200 |
| Casper College |
Casper |
WY |
142 mi |
4,052 |
| Chadron State College |
Chadron |
NE |
149.76 mi |
3,000 |
Transportation:
Highways/Railways
Highways servicing community |
US 30, US 85, US 87 |
Name of Interstate(s) |
I-80 and I-25 |
Number of interchanges servicing the community |
5 (I-80); 6 (I-25) |
Rail Service |
Yes |
Name of Rail Service |
UPRR/BNSF |
Air Travel
Nearest Commercial Airport |
Cheyenne Regional Airport |
Location of Commercial Airport |
Center of the city |
Nearest Private Airport |
- |
Distance to Private Airport |
- |
Distance to
Denver, Colorado |
100 Miles |
Billings, Montana |
460 Miles |
Salt Lake City, Utah |
440 Miles |
Boise, Idaho |
730 Miles |
Omaha, Nebraska |
500 Miles |
Rapid City, South Dakota |
320 Miles |
Freight Carriers
Number of Motor Freight Carriers |
6 |
Number of Parcel Providers |
3 |
Number of Rail Service Providers |
2 |
Source: Cheyenne LEADS
Utilities:
Electrical Provider
Company |
Cheyenne Light Fuel & Power |
Average Commercial Rate/KWH (<25kva Investor Owned, <1000kva Coop) |
$0.076 |
Average Industrial Rate/KWH (<25kva Investor Owned, <1000kva Coop) |
$0.0562 |
Source: Wyoming Public Service Commission
Natural Gas
*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
Water Services
Water Source |
Surface & Ground |
Water Maximum Gallons Per Day |
42 mgd |
Water Peak Load Maximum Gallons Per Day |
30 mgd |
Waste Water Services
Type |
Gravity |
Sewer Maximum Gallons Per Day |
16 mgd |
Solid Waste Disposal |
Municipal |
Real Estate
Median Housing Value |
$145,193 |
New Residential Construction Permits in 2000 |
254 |
New Residential Construction Permits in 2001 |
186 |
New Residential Construction Permits in 2002 |
197 |
New Residential Construction Permits in 2003 |
148 |
New Residential Construction Permits in 2004 |
126 |
New Commercial Construction Permits in 2000 |
21 |
New Commercial Construction Permits in 2001 |
17 |
New Commercial Construction Permits in 2002 |
31 |
New Commercial Construction Permits in 2003 |
20 |
New Commercial Construction Permits in 2004 |
31 |
Occupancy Rate for Multi-Family Housing Units |
70 |
Median Rent |
$503 |
Source: Cheyenne LEADS
Major Employers
Incentives:
Hotels and Motels
Total Number of Rooms Available in Community |
2300 |
Facilities in Community with Meeting Space |
4 |
Source: Cheyenne LEADS
Climatic Information
Average Number of Days of Sunshine |
327 |
Average High / Low Temperature for July |
82.6/54.6 |
Average High / Low Temperature for January |
37.7/15.6 |
| Average Snowfall (inches) |
54.7 |
| Average Wind Speed (mph) |
12.6 |
| Prevailing wind direction |
West |
Source: Western Regional Climate Center
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