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Sheridan, WY vs Taos, NM

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Highlights
- Household income in Taos, is 29% less than it is in Sheridan and is 86% below the National Average.
- Sheridan unemployment rate is 5.7%.
- Taos unemployment rate is 10.5%.

Economy
 Sheridan, WYTaos, NMUnited States
 Unemployment Rate5.7%10.5%6.0%
 Recent Job Growth-1.8%2.6%1.6%
 Future Job Growth19.1%30.2%33.5%
 Sales Taxes6.0%8.5%6.2%
 Income Taxes0.0%4.9%4.6%
 Income per Cap.$34,684$32,466$37,638
 Household Income$52,104$37,083$69,021
 Family Median Income$89,405$42,984$85,028
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 Est. Households By Income
 Sheridan, WYTaos, NMUnited States
 Income Less Than 15K13.2%18.4%9.4%
 Income between 15K and 20K3.8%8.2%3.8%
 Income between 20K and 30K10.3%18.4%8.1%
 Income between 30K and 40K10.5%8.0%8.0%
 Income between 40K and 50K9.6%6.7%7.6%
 Income between 50K and 60K7.9%7.7%7.2%
 Income between 60K and 75K8.2%6.8%9.6%
 Income between 75K and 100K8.2%4.1%12.8%
 Income between 100K and 150K17.3%12.2%16.3%
 Income between 150K and 200K5.9%2.4%7.8%
 Income greater than 200K5.3%7.1%9.5%
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 Population By Occupation
 Sheridan, WYTaos, NMUnited States
 Management, business, finance13.8%9.8%16.4%
 Engineering, computers, science7.0%3.0%6.5%
 Community, social services2.1%6.8%1.8%
 Legal1.0%1.2%1.2%
 Education, library7.4%15.7%6.2%
 Arts, design, media, sports, entertainment0.9%3.0%2.0%
 Healthcare practitioners and technology7.1%9.8%6.2%
 Healthcare support4.1%7.1%3.3%
 Firefighters, law enforcement1.8%1.2%2.1%
 Food preparation, serving7.2%8.9%5.4%
 Building maintenance5.7%4.0%3.6%
 Personal care3.8%0.5%2.6%
 Sales, office, administrative support16.2%13.8%20.9%
 Farming, fishing, forestry0.8%0.2%0.6%
 Construction, extraction, maintenance/repair9.2%13.8%8.1%
 Production, transportation, material moving12.1%1.3%13.1%

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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 6 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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Reviews for Taos    6 Reviews

I’ve traveled to many places in my lifetime. New Mexico is a favorite. Typically we stay in The Inn of The Governor’s in Santa Fe. (It’s an awesome place.) This  More

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Over 15 years ago

Taos is beautiful with much to offer. However, housing is very expensive. Because much of the town's economy focuses on tourism, there are few jobs available in other  More

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Over 15 years ago

Taos has a diverse culture which has helped create a diverse art market with over 100 galleries and studios. From traditional native arts to contemporary, Taos has it  More

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