WYOMING COMMUNITY PROFILES

BUFFALO

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 a land rich in both western history and scenery. Buffalo sits at the intersections of I-25, I-90 and US 16 and is set against the backdrop of the breathtaking Big Horn Mountains.

Buffalo has 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.

Winter sports enthusiasts will not be disappointed when they choose the Buffalo area as their destination site for winter recreation. Imagine snowmobiling up miles of picturesque mountain trails with endless acres of powder. Willow Park, Pole Creek and many other areas offer great opportunities for the cross-country skier. Big Horn Mountain Ski Resort is top notch for down hill skiing and snowboarding. Snowmobile and ski rentals are available. Snowshoeing is also a popular sport in the area and snowshoeing equipment can be purchased or rented right in Buffalo's local sporting goods stores. Ice fishing is popular in the lakes and reservoirs in the Bighorns and around Buffalo.

Community Information

County Johnson
Population/County 7,657
Population/City 4,256

Workforce

Number of Workers in County 3,798
Estimated County Unemployment Rate 3.4%

Taxes

Personal Income Tax Rate Zero
Corporate Income Tax Rate Zero
Sales Tax Rate 5%

Education

2004-05 High School Graduates 88
Graduation Rate 88.889
Total District K-12 Enrollment 1,221
Students per Teacher Ratio 11.00:1
ACT 2002-03 21
ACT 2003-04 21.4
ACT 2004-05 20.9
Expenditures per ADM $9,366

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Colleges & Universities within 60 miles

Climatic Information

Average Number of Days of Sunshine -
Average High / Low Temperature for July 85.8/54.5
Average High / Low Temperature for January 36.0/9.8

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