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Ranchester, WY Sheridan County Elev. 1,147 m
Ranchester is a city in Wyoming with about 1,069 residents. Ranchester sits in Sheridan County. The median age is 34.3 and the median household income is $65,568. Homes carry a median value of $295,900, and about 83% of residents own where they live. White residents make up the largest share of the population (93.2%). Around 34% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and the typical commute runs about 24 minutes.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (5-year).
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Demographics Median household income
$65,568
High-school grad or higher
95.7%
Bachelor's degree or higher
33.8%
Residents by race & ethnicity
White 93.2%
Hispanic or Latino 1.5%
Workforce by occupation
Management, business, science & arts 28.3%
Natural resources, construction & maintenance 24.7%
Service 21.6%
Sales & office 13.8%
Production, transportation & material moving 11.7%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (5-year).
Median home value
$295,900
Area-level figures. Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS (5-year). Parcel-level records coming next.
Ranchester has 3 public schools — 2 elementary, 1 middle.
Student proficiency · grade 8, 1 school
Reading 65%
Math 55%
% of students at or above proficient on state assessments.
Tongue River Middle School Middle Grades 6–8
Slack Elementary Elementary
Tongue River Elementary Elementary
Public schools + grade-8 proficiency. Source: U.S. Dept. of Education (NCES directory + EDFacts assessments), via Urban Institute.
Violent and property crime rates for Ranchester vs Wyoming and national averages.
Data source being added: FBI Crime Data Explorer (UCR/NIBRS, public). We show real, sourced figures only — never estimates.
Environment
Environmental hazards Toxic-release sites and regulated facilities in and around Ranchester.
Data source being added: U.S. EPA — Toxics Release Inventory (public). We show real, sourced figures only — never estimates.
Risk
Natural disaster risk Relatively Low Top hazards · Sheridan County
Winter weather Relatively High
Avalanche Relatively Moderate
Cold wave Relatively Moderate
Lightning Relatively Moderate
Riverine flooding Relatively Moderate
Wildfire Relatively Moderate
County-level natural-hazard risk. Source: FEMA National Risk Index.
Ranchester is in Sheridan County — see county-wide risk, demographics, and registry.
Ranchester sits in Sheridan County. Elevation ~1,147 m.
Population trend
1K 73 1,069 1920 2024 Where Ranchester is
Cheyenne Casper Gillette Laramie Rock Springs Sheridan Ranchester Historic places
1 on the National Register of Historic Places.
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Ranchester — frequently asked What is the population of Ranchester, Wyoming?
Ranchester has a population of about 1,069, according to the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (5-year).
What is the average home value in Ranchester?
The median home value in Ranchester is $295,900, and the median gross rent is $765/month (U.S. Census ACS).
What natural-disaster risks does Ranchester face?
FEMA's National Risk Index rates Sheridan County as "Relatively Low" overall, with top hazards including winter weather, avalanche, cold wave.
How many schools are in Ranchester?
Ranchester has 3 public schools (2 elementary, 1 middle). Source: U.S. Dept. of Education, NCES.
How many registered sex offenders are in Ranchester?
Public registry data lists 0 registered sex offenders in or near Ranchester. This is neighborhood-safety information from the public state registry.
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