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Dolores, CO vs Sheridan, WY

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- Household income in Sheridan, is 111% more than it is in Dolores and is 32% below the National Average.
- Dolores unemployment rate is 7.4%.
- Sheridan unemployment rate is 5.7%.
 Dolores, COSheridan, WYUnited States
 Unemployment Rate  Unlock5.7%6.0%
 Recent Job Growth  Unlock-1.8%1.6%
 Future Job Growth42.7%  Unlock33.5%
 Sales Taxes3.3%  Unlock6.2%
 Income Taxes  Unlock0.0%4.6%
 Income per Cap.$23,860  Unlock$37,638
 Household Income  Unlock$52,104$69,021
 Family Median Income$55,625  Unlock$85,028
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 Est. Households By Income
 Dolores, COSheridan, WYUnited States
 Income Less Than 15K  Unlock13.2%9.4%
 Income between 15K and 20K10.3%  Unlock3.8%
 Income between 20K and 30K  Unlock10.3%8.1%
 Income between 30K and 40K12.6%  Unlock8.0%
 Income between 40K and 50K  Unlock9.6%7.6%
 Income between 50K and 60K4.6%  Unlock7.2%
 Income between 60K and 75K  Unlock8.2%9.6%
 Income between 75K and 100K9.1%  Unlock12.8%
 Income between 100K and 150K  Unlock17.3%16.3%
 Income between 150K and 200K0.0%  Unlock7.8%
 Income greater than 200K  Unlock5.3%9.5%
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 Population By Occupation
 Dolores, COSheridan, WYUnited States
 Management, business, finance5.1%  Unlock16.4%
 Engineering, computers, science  Unlock7.0%6.5%
 Community, social services0.0%  Unlock1.8%
 Legal  Unlock1.0%1.2%
 Education, library4.3%  Unlock6.2%
 Arts, design, media, sports, entertainment  Unlock0.9%2.0%
 Healthcare practitioners and technology6.7%  Unlock6.2%
 Healthcare support  Unlock4.1%3.3%
 Firefighters, law enforcement30.1%  Unlock2.1%
 Food preparation, serving  Unlock7.2%5.4%
 Building maintenance0.0%  Unlock3.6%
 Personal care  Unlock3.8%2.6%
 Sales, office, administrative support31.7%  Unlock20.9%
 Farming, fishing, forestry  Unlock0.8%0.6%
 Construction, extraction, maintenance/repair3.9%  Unlock8.1%
 Production, transportation, material moving  Unlock12.1%13.1%
Reviews for Dolores    3 Reviews

Hi, I am looking for feedback about the climate here, what is the normal for humidity levels year round, is Dolores a very sunny town? Also, does it snow a lot if so  More

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I've lived here 3 years not and I can't decide if I like it or not. It is by far the most beautiful place I've ever seen, but I'm from a large city and when I can't get  More

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Dolores is a very small town of less than 900 residents, and we live on the fringes of it. If you love privacy, beautiful surroundings, and can deal with the plow bills  More

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Reviews for Sheridan    20 Reviews

I've lived in Sheridan for over sixty years. Grow, grow grow with no planning for it. Advertises a "small-town" atmosphere, but that is long gone. Too big now. Too  More

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Sheridan was a great place to be a kid--outdoor opportunities, very little crime, and a strong sense of community. The art community is everywhere in Sheridan, and  More

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Over 7 years ago

Rich yuppie town, a tourist trap, intolerant, people, the Police are the worst, as are the Judges. I am an RN taking my husband to the Mayo Clinic for treatment of  More

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