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Lander

Gary Michaud, Community Resource Coordinator
City of Lander
240 Lincoln Street, Lander, WY 82520-2848
Phone: 307-332-2870
E-mail: landeredc@wyoming.com
Web: www.landerwyoming.org

Located at the base of the Wind River Mountains, 5400 feet above sea level, Lander is the southern gateway to the Wind River Mountain Range. The population within city limits is just under 7,000. The landscape around Lander is full of contrasts on a tremendous scale. Within easy access of town, one can reach 600 lakes and reservoirs, 2,000 miles of rivers and streams, 53 peaks over 13,000 feet tall, and five-million acres of public land. High desert plains are home to antelope and wild horses, and deep canyons lined by towering cliffs to climb. The Wind River Mountains can be reached by trails that start just minutes from Main Street.

Lander thrives on tourism, ranching, lodging, a small amount of mining, a growing presence of telecommuters and more. With Lander’s continued economic growth, the community continues to attract a diverse group of professionals, retirees and young people. Additionally, Lander continues to attract new business and boasts a blend of strong retail and commercial entrepreneurship.

Centrally located, Lander is within a six hour drive to the major Rocky Mountain West markets of Denver, Colorado; Salt Lake City, Utah; and Billings, Montana. The Riverton Regional Airport, 26 miles from Lander, provides daily service to Denver. Hunt Field Airport, Lander’s local airfield, is located approximately 1 mile from downtown Lander.

Central Wyoming College headquartered in Riverton, 25 miles outside of Lander, has established a facility in downtown Lander that provides an advanced computer lab and continuing education for local residents. The college is on the cutting edge of courses directly related to the “New Economy” and delivers a highly trained workforce.

The Lander Valley Medical Center is an 81-bed, state-of-the-art medical hospital that provides a full-time Level II emergency room and Level II nursery. Forty doctors provide a variety of specialized surgical services including dental, gastroenterology, general, gynecology, obstetrics, ophthalmology, orthopedics, and urology.

Lander was just recognized as number 6 of the “20 Dream Towns” - the new best places to live and play, by Outside magazine in the August 2004 issue. Lander also has been recognized as one of the Best Small Towns in America by the book of the same name and National Geographic Traveler magazine called Sinks Canyon State Park one of the nation’s top 50 state parks. Men’s Journal heaped deserving praise on the community by naming Lander as one of the “Top 25 Coolest Mountain Towns” in the country. Lander is an outdoor enthusiast’s paradise. In the winter, trails are groomed for snowmobiling and cross-country skiing. After the snow melts, these trails become paths for horseback riders, runners and bikers. Lander’s history provides a rich backdrop for the community’s vibrant culture. Music, art, theatre, even alternative activities such as yoga, thrive in Lander. The city also offers an interesting mix of dining and entertainment.

*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

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*Source: Wyoming Department of Education

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• For additional Wyoming demographic information, visit the State of Wyoming Department of Administration & Information Economic Analysis Division.