Cheyenne Population within City limits 64,019
MSA Population 97,121
Proximity to major population centers: 500,000 45 mi south (Ft. Collins & Greeley, CO) 2,500,000 90 mi south (Metro Denver & Boulder, CO)
Education Excellent two year Community College in Cheyenne Three universities in Cheyenne commute zone (50 mi) Student population of over 55,000
Unemployment Rate 4.2%
Climate Semi-arid
Elevation 6,100 ft
Sewer Rates for All Users Per 1,000 gallons: $3.91(2014), $3.74(2013)
Tax Rates Personal Income 0% Corporate Income 0% Sales Tax 6% (State 4% – County 2%)
Water Rates for Commercial/Industrial Users Per 1,000 gallons: $4.56 (2016)
Recent Locations to Cheyenne National Center for Atmospheric Research Supercomputing Center Microsoft Data Center Wal-Mart Regional Distribution Center Searing Industries
Shovel Ready Sites: North Range Business Park – West Interstate 80 PUD with Technology Emphasis Cheyenne Business Parkway – East Interstate 80 Heavy Industrial Swan Ranch – South Interstate 25 PUD with Industrial Emphasis (rail) Niobrara Energy Park Light Industrial Campstool Business Park Heavy Industrial
Workforce Development Training Up to $4,000 per year for new position Up to $2,000 per year for existing employees