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In some ways still part of the unsettled West, Wyoming remains the least populous state in the U.S., although 10th largest by area.

Basically a great plateau dissected by the Rocky Mountains, the state has a rural economy based mainly on mining followed by agriculture, cattle ranching, and tourism.

By recent estimates, more than six million people a year visit the state's many national parks, with half that number accounting for annual visits to Yellowstone National Park. Other key attractions include Grand Teton National Park, Devil’s Tower National Monument, and Fossil Butte National Monument.

• Demographics : (Wyoming Census Data)
  Major cities: Cheyenne (capital), Casper, Laramie, Gillette, Rock Springs
  Population : 515,004
  White : 94.8%
  Black, African American : 0.9%
  Hispanic : 6.7%
  High school graduates : 87.9%
  Bachelor's degree or higher : 21.9%
  Average household income: $43,785
  
  
• Crime : see Wyoming Crime Rates 1960 - 2005
  
  
• Cost of Living: Sperling's Best Places - Wyoming - Compared to the rest of the country, Wyoming's cost of living is 2.68% lower than the U.S. average.
  
  
• Property Taxes : Wyoming Tax Climate - Wyoming's combined per capita collection amounts to $1,352, raking it 10th highest nationally.
  
  
• Housing & Real Estate Overview : also see Zillow - Wyoming Real Estate
  Home ownership rate : 70%
  Average home price : $181,900
  Average travel time to work : 17.8 minutes
  
  
• Schools : see Wyoming Department of Education
  
  
• Weather : Generally drier and gustier than in other U.S. regions, Wyoming summers are warm with cool nights and even cooler temperatures at higher elevations. Mountain areas receive far more precipitation and in winter record-low temperatures and snowfalls.

More about relocating to Wyoming around the Web:

Moving to Wyoming? - Official state portal with links & information on cost of living, jobs, schools, weather facts.

Cheyenne Relocation Information - Helpful guide to city residential & business real estate, employment, schools & colleges, local restaurants, campgrounds.

Casper, Wyoming Relocation - Local chamber of commerce guide to housing & real estate, employment, schools, city services, taxes, census data, weather facts and online relocation packet order form.

Wyoming Real Estate, Apartments & Job Classifieds:

• Cheyenne : Wyoming Tribune-Eagle
• Casper : Star-Tribune

also see -> Wyoming Beaches | Wyoming Eviction Laws

Wyoming Taxes | Wyoming Tourist Attractions

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