WYOMING COMMUNITY PROFILES

KEMMERER

Kemmerer, Wyoming is a small town with a population of 103 Pronghorn Antelope, 113,000 Fossil Fish and 3,000 people in southwest Wyoming. Located six miles south of Kemmerer is the world's largest open pit coal mine. Kemmerer is also the home to one of the world's largest retail outlets. James Cash "JC" Penney founded his chain upon moving to Kemmerer in 1902 to open a dry goods store for the booming mining town. The original J.C. Penney store is still a thriving retail outlet in this small prairie town. Kemmerer has one industrial park just west of town and rail service is available. With plenty of space available to expand or relocate, Kemmerer is an ideal community for businesses.

Kemmerer is known for its pleasantly cool summer days with the temperatures seldom reaching 90 degrees and little humidity. Fall brings the changing of the seasons; the nights and mornings are crisp and days filled with sunshine. Wintertime brings snow and cold temperatures, but the sun continues to shine throughout the season, bringing a unique beauty to the valley. Spring rains herald the completion of the cycle of life for the flowers and wildlife. In addition to the great weather, Kemmerer has no pollution, no traffic, no crowds and no stress.

Hunting and fishing opportunities abound along with splendid opportunities to see and interact with wildlife. Downhill skiing, snowshoeing, cutter racing, dog sledding, snowmobiling and cross-country skiing are all within a short drive from Kemmerer. Summers offer white water rafting, hiking, biking, and camping. With moose that hang out at the golf course, and deer that feast on lawn grass and rose bushes, any time of the year is perfect for wildlife viewing.

Community Information

County Lincoln
Population/County 15,626
Population/City 2,561

Workforce

Number of Workers in County 8,213
Estimated County Unemployment Rate 3.9%

Taxes

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

Education

2004-05 High School Graduates 42
Graduation Rate 79.245
Total District K-12 Enrollment 622
Students per Teacher Ratio 11.60:1
ACT 2002-03 21.6
ACT 2003-04 21.5
ACT 2004-05 20.3
Expenditures per ADM $11,185

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Climatic Information

Average Number of Days of Sunshine -
Average High / Low Temperature for July 80.9/44.1
Average High / Low Temperature for January 29.0/4.5

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