WYOMING COMMUNITY PROFILES

CHEYENNE

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. Cheyenne rests on a broad plateau 6,100 feet above sea level. Majestic mountains to the west act as a moisture barrier, lending to the city's semi-arid climate. The city is bathed in sunshine and clear blue skies 327 days a year, and experiences 52 inches of annual snowfall, which quickly melts away in the sun's warm rays.

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.

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 85,296
Population/City 55,362

Workforce

Number of Workers in County 42,699
Estimated County Unemployment Rate 4.5%

Taxes

Personal Income Tax Rate Zero
Corporate Income Tax Rate Zero
Sales Tax Rate 6%

Education

2004-05 High School Graduates 818
Graduation Rate 77.316
Total District K-12 Enrollment 12,831
Students per Teacher Ratio 14.20:1
ACT 2002-03 22.5
ACT 2003-04 22.1
ACT 2004-05 22.3
Expenditures per ADM $7,696

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Colleges & Universities within 60 miles

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

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