Sheridan County
WY · Pop. 31,585 · Rural County
Sheridan County sits in Wyoming across 2,523 square miles, home to 31,585 people at 12.5 per square mile, so rural land and genuine privacy are available. The agricultural economy is rated strong, built on hay, haylage, wheat. The median home price is $352,000, with an effective property tax rate of 0.55%. The climate sits in USDA hardiness zone 5a with a 120-day growing season, average summer highs of 83.4°F and average winter lows of 12.1°F. Annual rainfall averages 14.2 inches, generally adequate for the region's crops and pasture. Memorial Hospital of Sheridan County Dba Sheridan Memorial Hospital is 5 miles away and includes an emergency room. Broadband reaches 95.4% of homes. On the hazard side, flood risk is very high, wildfire risk is very high, so plan infrastructure and insurance accordingly.
Pros
- A low effective property tax rate of 0.55% holds annual carrying costs down.
- Broadband reaches 95.4% of homes, making remote work and online farm sales realistic.
- Memorial Hospital of Sheridan County Dba Sheridan Memorial Hospital, with an emergency room, is just 5 miles away — strong local healthcare access.
- A strong agricultural economy built on hay, haylage, wheat means local markets, equipment, and know-how are in place.
- At 12.5 people per square mile, land is available with genuine space and privacy.
Cons
- Wildfire risk is very high, requiring defensible space, fire-resistant construction, and an evacuation plan.
- Flood risk is very high, so careful parcel siting and flood insurance are essential.
- A 120-day growing season limits crop diversity and calls for season-extension tools.
- Annual rainfall of just 14.2 inches means irrigation and water storage are core requirements.
- A median home price of $352,000 raises the cost of entry relative to more affordable rural markets.
At a glance
Sheridan County, WY is a mixed homesteading prospect — weigh the tradeoffs.
- Homestead score
- 45/100
- Median home price
- $352k
- Property tax
- 0.55%
- Growing season
- 120 days (zone 5a)
- Annual rainfall
- 14.2"
- Broadband
- 95.4%
- Nearest hospital
- Memorial Hospital of Sheridan County Dba Sheridan Memorial Hospital, 5 mi
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Homesteading in Sheridan County: FAQ
- What is the growing season like in Sheridan County?
- Sheridan County is in USDA hardiness zone 5a with a 120-day growing season, average summer highs of 83.4°F, and average winter lows of 12.1°F. The established crops are hay, haylage, wheat.
- How affordable is land and property here?
- The median home price is $352,000 and the effective property tax rate is 0.55%. There's no published county per-acre figure, so use recent comparable sales to gauge raw-land value.
- Is broadband internet available?
- Broadband reaches 95.4% of homes, strong coverage that supports remote work for most parcels.
- How close is healthcare?
- Memorial Hospital of Sheridan County Dba Sheridan Memorial Hospital is 5 miles away and includes an emergency room; there are 2 hospitals in the county.
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Figures are sourced from public datasets: U.S. Census Bureau — ACS 5-year & Gazetteer, USDA NASS Census of Agriculture, USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map, NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020), FEMA National Risk Index, FCC Broadband Data Collection, BLS Local Area Unemployment Statistics, HIFLD Hospitals. Always confirm specifics locally before relying on them. See our methodology for how the homestead score is calculated.
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