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Big Horn Mountains, Worland is a modern western community which offers the "good
life" to residents and visitors. The retail businesses provide a mecca of
shopping opportunity. Outdoor enthusiasts can choose from golfing our highly rated
18-hole course, or searching a geological site for prehistoric plant fossils.
Hunters and fishermen enjoy the area because of the abundant wildlife and fishing
opportunities.
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| EDUCATION: The
student/teacher ratio of Worland is 14:1. K-12 enrollment in the Worland schools
numbers 1726. Worland's school provide excellent educational opportunities, with
three elementary, one middle school, and one high school.
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| CLIMATE: Worland
has an annual average temperature of 44.6º, with a monthly average in December of 18º
and 75º in July. Average annual rainfall is 7.8 inches; snowfall is 21.1 inches.
Annual average humidity is 50%, with 310 days of sunshine per year. Worland's
elevation is just over 4,000 feet above sea level.
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| 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 motivate 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 Debbie Taylor, Executive Director, Washakie Development Association.
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| TAXES: Wyoming
has NO state or corporate income tax. The local sales tax is 4%. 1995 assessed
county valuation was $54,115,238.00. Residential property tax is assessed at .9% of
market value x mill levy of 76.107. The county also has a 2% lodging tax.
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| GOVERNMENT: Worland
is the county seat for Washakie County. The city council consists of nine elected
officials and one mayor. The county board consists of three commissioners elected at
large. Worland has a full-time police department, a trained volunteer fire
department, and search and rescue teams.
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| HEALTH FACILITIES: Located
in Worland is a modern 30-bed hospital to serve the needs of area residents. The
facility has a staffed emergency room and physical therapy lab. Ambulance service is
provided by trained EMTs available 24 hours per day. The Washakie Memorial Hospital
is equipped with emergency air-lift service. Worland also has a private for profit
intermediate care nursing facility.
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| TRANSPORTATION: Air
accommodations to the area are provided by the Worland Municipal Airport. A commuter
airline service provides flights twice a day to and from Denver, Colorado. private
flight service is also available for lessons and charters. |
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| Business service is provided into the Worland from the north and south.
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Local shuttle service is provided by the Washakie County Senior Citizen Center bus.
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WORLAND-TEN SLEEP
VISITOR'S COUNCIL
120 North 10th St., Worland, WY 82401
307-347-3226 ~ E-mail: wacc@trib.com
 
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