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Lander, WY is a small town located in Fremont County with a population of just 7,487 people. Despite its size, it has been ranked as one of the best places to live and work in Wyoming. According to the rankings published by BestPlaces, Lander ranks 19th out of 25 for affordability and cost of living, 11th out of 25 for jobs, and 13th out of 25 for weather. It also ranks 3rd out of 25 for family life and education. The city's overall rank is 7th out of 25 cities in Wyoming. These rankings demonstrate that Lander is an attractive option to those looking for an affordable place to live with plenty of employment opportunities and good weather. It is also a great choice for those seeking an ideal environment where they can raise a family or receive a quality education.

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I lived in Florida for 21 years and decided to get a life and moved to Lander, Wyoming. For me, this place is exactly what I’d been wanting. I don’t like the crowds and  More

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Lander, WY, is noisy. First responder agencies in town run sirens on almost every call. Multiple tornado sirens around town are used to notify firefighters of fire  More

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Have lived and worked full time here for past 3.5 yrs, in WY for 18. It is a beautiful area to visit for outdoor recreation--hiking, climbing, mtn biking, xc skiing,  More

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