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Area Facts
Facts and Statistics of the Area
Washakie is located in the north central state. The majority of the residents live in Worland, the county seat. Beautiful Ten Sleep Canyon runs through a portion of the 2,240 square mile county. The county is named after Chief Washakie of the Shoshoni Indian Tribe. Chief Washakie was a friend of the pioneers and eventually became a U.S. Army scout.
The Student/teacher ratio in Worland is 14:1, and 5:1 in Ten Sleep. K-12 enrollment in the Worland schools numbers 1,345. Ten Sleep has a total of 103 students. Both school systems provide excellent educational opportunities. The Ten Sleep School has been rated in the top 30 nationally.
Worland schools are annually recognized for their dedication to education by the State Board. Washakie County Schools: Elementary, 4; Middle School, 1; High School, 2. Home Sweet Home ~ It's a great place to live. Just ask 8,289 people who call Worland & Ten Sleep home. Washakie County offers a variety of housing and land purchase opportunities. Area homes and farms/ranches are well maintained. The average 3 bedroom home sold for $117,500 and the average 4 bedroom home sold for $138,000 in 2007, while rental costs average $550.00 per month. Realtors point out there are many homes to choose from and available in most price ranges. To view homes in the Worland-Ten Sleep areas click here. Area Land Mass - Washakie Co has 1,447,680 acres that is 2262 sq miles to see and use. Washakie County covers more area than Delaware and Rhode Island, with Federal land accounting for 53.7 % of the county at 776,261 acres, State lands 6.3 % or 92,562 acres, leaving 40% or 578,857 in private property. Climate
Economic Development
New business development, retention and expansion of existing businesses are the focus of the Washakie Development Association.
People move to Worland because the town offers a strong sense of community with competitive business advantages. Business activity is based on agriculture, industry, wholesale and retail trades. Worland has a highly skilled and motivated labor force. As a result of various industries and government agencies in the area, Washakie County has attracted a large number of well-educated, highly trained, and accomplished people. If you are looking for a safe and relaxing environment in which your business can prosper, Worland, Wyoming is the town for you! Contact: Executive Director Washakie Development Association P.O. Box 228 Worland, WY 82401 Telephone: (307) 347-8900 wda@rtconnect.net Population/Labor 2000 Census
The per capita personal income for Washakie County is approximately $17,785.
Major employers are Wyoming Gas, Wyoming Sugar Corp. LLC, RT Communications, Admiral Beverage/Pepsi-Cola, Crown Cork & Seal, Washakie Medical Center, Bureau of Land Management, and agricultural farming and ranching.
Washakie County Agriculture Facts and Figures
Taxes
Wyoming has no state or corporate income tax. The local sales tax is 5%. 2004 assessed county valuation was $92,839,776. Residential property tax is assessed at 9.5% of market value x mill levy of 76.419. The county also has a 2% lodging tax.
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For more information contact the Worland-Ten Sleep Chamber of Commerce 120 North 10th St., Worland, WY 82401 ~ (307) 347-3226 ~ Fax: (307) 347-3025 E-mail: wtschamber@rtconnect.net Web page design by First Type Graphics |
