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Park County is a county located in the U.S. state of Wyoming. As of the 2010 census, the population was 28,205. The county seat is Cody. Park County is a mecca for tourists. The county contains the majority (more than 53%) of Yellowstone National Park’s total land area. Many attractions abound, including the Buffalo Bill Historical Center, the Cody Stampede Rodeo, and the western museum, Old Trail Town.
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Park County was created on February 15, 1909 with land detached from Big Horn County. The county was named for Yellowstone National Park which is mostly within the limits of Park County. In 1913, Hot Springs County was created from portions of Park County, Big Horn County, and Fremont County. Park County also had minor boundary adjustments in 1929 and 1931, but otherwise its boundaries have remained 1.
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Geography
According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the county has a total area of 6,967 square miles (18,040 km2), of which 6,942 square miles (17,980 km2) is land and 25 square miles (65 km2) (0.4%) is water.
Adjacent counties
Hot Springs County (southeast) Park County, Montana (north) • • Fremont County (south) • Carbon County, Montana • Teton County (southwest) (northeast) • Gallatin County, Montana • Big Horn County (east) • Washakie County (east(northwest) southeast) Park County in Wyoming and Montana are two of twenty-two counties or parishes in the United States with the same name to border each other across state lines. The others are Union Parish, Louisiana and Union County, Arkansas, Big Horn County, Montana and Big Horn County, Wyoming, Sabine County, Texas and Sabine Parish, Louisiana, Bristol County, Massachusetts and Bristol County, Rhode Island, Kent County, Delaware and Kent County, Maryland, Escambia County, Alabama and Escambia County, Florida., Pike County, Illinois and Pike County, Missouri, Teton County, Idaho and Teton County, Wyoming, San Juan County, New Mexico and San Juan County, Utah, and Vermilion County, Illinois and Vermillion County, Indiana. respectively. (Note, despite the different spellings, the source of the name is the same for Vermilion County, Illinois and Vermillion County, Indiana--the Vermillion River which flows through both counties.) •
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As of the 2010 United States Census, there were 28,205 people residing in the county. 95.6% were White, 0.6% Native American, 0.6% Asian, 0.2% Black or African American, 0.1% Pacific Islander, 1.4% of some other race and 1.6% of two or more races. 4.8% were Hispanic or Latino (of any race). 23.5% were of German, 12.2% English, 10.8% Irish and 7.5% American ancestry. As of the census of 2000, there were 25,786 people, 10,312 households, and 7,094 families residing in the county. The population density was 4 people per square mile (1/km²). There were 11,869 housing units World Views Guides
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3. Demographics Historical population Census Pop. %± 1910 4,909 — 1920 7,298 1930 8,207 1940 1950 1960 11.1% 1970 5.2% 1980 1990 7.1% 2000 11.3% 2010 9.4% Est. 1.8% 2012 U.S. Decennial Census 1870-2000 2010-2012 at an average density of 2 per square mile (1/km²). The racial makeup of the county was 96.46% White, 0.09% Black or African American, 0.47% Native American, 0.44% Asian, 0.05% Pacific Islander, 1.41% from other races, and 1.08% from two or more races. 3.72% of the population were Hispanic or Latino of any race. 26.3% were of German and 13.3% English ancestry according to Census 2000.
present, and 31.20% were non-families. 26.20% of all households were made up of individuals and 10.00% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.42 and the average family size was 2.92.
In the county the population was spread out with 24.40% under the age of 18, 9.10% from 18 to 24, 25.20% from 25 to 44, 26.70% from 45 to 64, and 14.50% who were There were 10,312 households 65 years of age or older. The out of which 30.10% had median age was 40 years. For children under the age of 18 every 100 females there were living with them, 58.90% 95.00 males. For every 100 were married couples living females age 18 and over, there together, 7.10% had a female were 93.10 males. householder with no husband The median income for a
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household in the county was $35,829, and the median income for a family was $41,406. Males had a median income of $33,452 versus $20,500 for females. The per capita income for the county was $18,020. About 8.40% of families and 12.70% of the population were below the poverty line, including 16.60% of those under age 18 and 8.30% of those age 65 or over.
separated by about 60 feet (18 m).
The Shoshone River flows through Cody in a fairly deep canyon. There are four bridges over this river in the Cody vicinity, one at the north edge of town that allows travel to the north, and one about 5 miles (8.0 km) east of Cody that allows passage to Powell and the areas to the north and east. The other two are west of town; one allows access to Cody is a city in Park County, the East Gate of Yellowstone Wyoming, United States. It is National Park, and the other named after William Frederick is used by fishermen in Cody, primarily known as Shoshone Canyon and as Buffalo Bill, from William access to the Buffalo Bill Cody’s part in the creation Dam. of the original town. The Cody is located at the western population was 9,520 at the edge of the Bighorn Basin, 2010 census. It is the county a depression surrounded by seat of Park County. the Big Horn, Owl Creek,
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Climate
Cody experiences a semi-arid climate (Köppen BSk), with highly variable conditions. Relative humidity is usually a fairly dry 30% or less. Precipitation averages 10.5 inches (267 mm) annually, including 42.5 inches (108 cm) of snow per season. Due to the aridity, snow cover is highly unreliable, with 27 days per season with 1 in (2.5 cm) or more on the ground. Cody enjoys about 300 days of sunshine per year.
Wind is almost a constant presence in the Cody area and the Big Horn Basin in general. Air flow in the Basin is turbulent, but during the Cody is served by Bridger, and Absaroka ranges. winter most storms move in Yellowstone Regional Airport. At the western edge of Cody, from the north-northwest. During the summer, it is Cody is located at 44°31′24″N a deep canyon formed by the Shoshone River provides the not unusual to see storms 109°3′26″W (44.523244, only passage to Yellowstone’s move in from the southwest. −109.057109). Eastern Entrance. At its Throughout a normal day, According to the United mouth and rising above Cody winds can be experienced States Census Bureau, the are Rattlesnake Mountain as coming from almost any city has a total area of 10.43 on the north side and Cedar direction, mostly from the square miles (27.01 km2), of Mountain on the south north and west, but sometimes which, 10.20 square miles side. Most of Cody has a from the south and east. The (26.42 km2) is land and 0.23 spectacular view of Heart Canyon at the west end of square miles (0.60 km2) is Mountain, whose 8,000 ft Cody funnels rain and wind water. (2,400 m) peak is 9 miles (14 across the city from the west. km) directly north of Cody, Cody’s elevation is about The winds can be quite strong and the Carter Mountains, 5016 ft (1,500 m) above sea at 30 to 40 miles per hour which form a line with peaks level. The main part of the (48 to 64 km/h) and last for city is split across three levels, at about 12,000 ft (3,700 m), several days. World Views Guides | July 2014
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Because of the dry climate, the entire area is laced with irrigation canals, holding ponds, laterals, and drops. The Buffalo Bill Dam between Rattlesnake and Cedar mountains forms a large reservoir about 10 miles (16 km) to the west of Cody. This reservoir (among others) feeds the Shoshone Project, a large irrigation water distribution system. The monthly daily average temperature ranges from 25.9 °F (−3.4 °C) in December to 69.9 °F (21.1 °C) in July. An average of 13.8 days have highs of 90 °F (32 °C) or higher and an average of 13.2 days have lows of 0 °F (−18 °C) or lower; the average window for freezing temperatures is September 27 thru May 14 and for measurable (≥0.1 inches or 0.25 centimetres) snow, October 24 thru April 17. The record high temperature was 105 °F (41 °C) on July 14, 1925, and the record low temperature was −46 °F (−43 °C) on February 8, 1936. The wettest year was 1991 with 16.04 in (407 mm) and the dryest year was 1956 with 3.58 in (91 mm). The most rainfall in one month was 5.76 in (146 mm) in June 1992. The most rainfall in 24 hours was 2.51 in (64 mm) on July 22, 1973. There are
an average of 70 days with measurable precipitation. The most snow in one year was 70.7 in (180 cm) in 2000. The most snow in one month was 26.3 in (67 cm) in January 1972.
itself the “Rodeo Capital of the World”. The Cody Nite Rodeo is an amateur rodeo every night from June 1 through August 31.
Cody is also host to the Cody Stampede Rodeo. The Themes surrounding Cody’s Stampede is a Professional pioneer and Cowboy and Rodeo Cowboys Association Western history are common rodeo and is one of the largest in the cultural events and rodeos in the nation that is activities in the area. held over the Independence Day Holiday. Many of the The Buffalo Bill Center of the top cowboys in the country West, previously the Buffalo attend. The stampede has been Bill Historical Center, is a held from July 1–4 every year large and modern facility since 1919. located near the center of the city. It contains five museums The Cody Firearms Museum in one, including the Draper has a large collection of Natural History Museum, American firearms. the Plains Indian Museum, Cody is the birthplace of the the Cody Firearms Museum, famous abstract artist Jackson the Whitney Western Art Pollock. Museum and the Buffalo Bill Museum which chronicles the 4. Education life of William F. Cody, for Public education in the city whom the historical center is of Cody is provided by Park named. The historical center County School District #6. maintains large collections. It Three elementary schools – is a favorite stopping point for Eastside, Glenn Livingston, tourists passing through the and Sunset - serve students town, on their way to or from in grades kindergarten Yellowstone. through five. The district’s Old Trail Town, a restoration two secondary campuses are of more than twenty-five Cody Middle School (grades historic Western buildings 6-8) and Cody High School and artifiacts is located in (grades 9-12). Cody just off the Yellowstone Highway. 5. Industry Rodeo is important in the The primary industry in Cody culture in Cody, which calls is tourism. Hotels, restaurants World Views Guides | July 2014
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and shops cater to travelers coming to visit the West and Yellowstone Park. Cody has several art galleries, with some notable local painters and artists living in the area. Another industry is western style furniture, with several small furniture makers producing custom pieces. The oil industry seems to wax and wane over the years in the Cody area. Just to the south of Cody are large deposits of gypsum. Park County School District #6 is another large employer in the area. 6.
Demographics Historical population Pop. %¹ 1910 — 1920 9.7% 1930 1940 1950 1960 1970 6.7% 1980 1990 2000 2010 7.8%
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was 42.4 years. 21.8% of residents were under the age As of the census of 2010, There were 4,278 households of 18; 7.1% were between there were 9,520 people, of which 26.5% had children 4,278 households, and 2,502 under the age of 18 living with the ages of 18 and 24; 24.1% were from 25 to 44; 28.9% families residing in the city. them, 45.0% were married were from 45 to 64; and The population density was couples living together, 9.5% 933.3 inhabitants per square had a female householder with 18.2% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of mile (360.3 /km2). There no husband present, 4.0% the city was 48.2% male and were 4,650 housing units at an had a male householder with 51.8% female. average density of 455.9 per no wife present, and 41.5% square mile (176.0 /km2). The were non-families. 34.8% of 2. 2000 census racial makeup of the city was all households were made up 95.9% White, 0.2% African of individuals and 13.2% had As of the census of 2000, American, 0.7% Native someone living alone who there were 8,835 people, American, 0.4% Asian, 0.1% was 65 years of age or older. 3,791 households, and 2,403 Pacific Islander, 1.0% from The average household size families residing in the city. other races, and 1.8% from was 2.19 and the average The population density was two or more races. Hispanic family size was 2.82. 952.3 people per square mile or Latino of any race were (367.6/km²). There were The median age in the city World Views Guides
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4,113 housing units at an $34,450, and the median average density of 443.3 per income for a family was square mile (171.1/km²). The $40,554. Males had a median racial makeup of the city was income of $31,395 versus 96.90% White, 0.10% African $19,947 for females. The per American, 0.42% Native capita income for the city American, 0.58% Asian, was $17,813. About 9.4% 0.05% Pacific Islander, 0.85% of families and 13.9% of the from other races, and 1.11% population were below the from two or more races. poverty line, including 19.3% Hispanic or Latino of any race of those under age 18 and were 2.22% of the population. 11.0% of those age 65 or over. There were 3,791 households out of which 29.0% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 50.7% were married couples living together, 9.5% had a female householder with no husband present, and 36.6% were non-families. 32.2% of all households were made up of individuals and 12.4% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.27 and the average family size was 2.86. In the city the population was spread out with 24.8% under the age of 18, 7.2% from 18 to 24, 26.4% from 25 to 44, 24.9% from 45 to 64, and 16.6% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 40 years. For every 100 females there were 90.9 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 88.1 males. The median income for a household in the city was
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Television KTVQ - (CBS) from Billings • KULR - (NBC) from Billings • K49AI - (PBS) (translator for KCWC-DT in Lander) •
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AM Radio • KZMQ (AM) 1140 (Country), Big Horn Radio Network • KPOW 1260 (Country), MGR Media LLC • KODI 1400 (News/ Talk), Big Horn Radio Network FM Radio •
(Country), Big Horn Radio Network • KROW 101.1 (Rock), White Park Broadcasting • KBEN 103.3 (Classic Country), White Park Broadcasting • KCGL 104.1 (Classic rock), Big Horn Radio Network • KWHO 107.1 (80s, 90s & Beyond), White Park Broadcasting
KUWP 90.1 (Wyoming Public Radio and NPR), University of Wyoming • KTAG 97.9 (Adult Contemporary), Big Horn Radio Network • KZMQ-FM 100.3
Newspaper Twice-weekly Cody Enterprise. Founded by “Buffalo Bill” Cody and Col. John Peake in August 1899. The paper has a paid circulation of 7,050, and is owned by Sage Publishing of Cody. 9.
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Phidippides is a full service houses of the Texas State • Pete Simpson - former transportation company with Legislature and brother of state representative from service to Cody, Yellowstone, Governor John Connally; Sheridan County, former and airports in Cody, Jackson, retired to Cody and died there. administrator at the University and Billings. They also have • Peter H. Hassrick of Wyoming, was born in courier and package service - Author, Art Historian, Cody and has since retired available. LP Transportation Speaker. Expert on Frederic there. operates from the Palmer Remington and Charles M. Outpost providing shuttle Russell. Director Emeritus service to Lovell, Wyoming, and Senior Scholar of the and connecting to Black Hills/ Buffalo Bill Center of the Arrow Stage (Billings to West at the Whitney Western Denver). Art Museum in Cody, WY. Former director of the Denver The Yellowstone Regional Art Museum Petrie Institute Airport offers full passenger of Western American Art service. Flights are available in Denver, CO. Founding through SkyWest (Delta Air director emeritus of the Lines), connecting through Charles M. Russell Center at Salt Lake City, Utah, and the University of Oklahoma in SkyWest (United Airlines), Norman, OK. Former director connecting through Denver, of the Georgia O’Keeffe Colorado. Air cargo services Museum in Santa Fe, NM. are provided by FedEx and Former director of the Buffalo UPS. Bill Historical Center in Cody, WY. 10. Notable residents • Dick Jones - operator of Dick Jones Trucking • Laura Bell, “Claiming and the 1974 Republican Ground” (published by gubernatorial nominee Knopf) • Mike Leach - Current • Eric Bischoff Washington State University Wrestling personality and head football coach former President of WCW • Jackson Pollock (World Championship Abstract expressionist painter Wrestling) • Alan K. Simpson - U.S. • William Joseph Cody Senator (Wild Bob) - U.S. soldier • Colin M. Simpson killed in Dresden in WWII. - State Representative and “If you’re ever in Cody, Speaker of the House Wyoming, just ask for Wild • Milward Simpson Bob.” - Slaughterhouse 5 Governor of Wyoming and • Wayne Connally U.S. Senator Former member of both World Views Guides
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Services We Offer • 24 Hour Toll Free Crisis Line • 1-877-864-9688 • Support Groups • Emergency Safe House • Family Violence Protection Order Assistance • Emotional Support • Library • Prevention / Education Programs • Hotline Training • Stalking Protection Order Assistance • Library (Books, Pamphlets, Videos) • Safety Planning • Self-Sufficiency
Cody Office 1220 13th Street Cody, WY 82414 Office: 307-587-3545 Fax: 307-587-4353
Powell Office
335 N. Gilbert Street Powell, WY 82435 Office: 307-754-7959 Fax: 307-754-7959 (call first) Powell office is handicap accessible
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Yellowstone National Park (Arapaho: Henihco’oo or Héetíhco’oo) is a national park located primarily in the U.S. state of Wyoming, although it also extends into Montana and Idaho. It was established by the U.S. Congress and signed into law by President Ulysses S. Grant on March 1, 1872. Yellowstone, widely held to be the first national park in the world, is known for its wildlife and its many geothermal features, especially Old Faithful Geyser, one of the most popular features in the park. It has many types of ecosystems, but the subalpine forest is most abundant. It is part of the South Central Rockies forests ecoregion. Native Americans have lived in the Yellowstone region for at least 11,000 years. The region was bypassed during the Lewis and Clark Expedition in the early 19th century. Aside from visits by mountain men during the early-to-mid-19th century, organized exploration did not begin until the late 1860s. The U.S. Army was commissioned to oversee the park just after its establishment. In 1917, administration of the park was transferred to the National Park Service, which had been created the previous year. Hundreds of structures have been built and are protected for their architectural and historical significance, and researchers have examined more than 1,000 archaeological sites. Yellowstone National Park spans an area of 3,468.4 square miles (8,983 km2), comprising lakes, canyons, rivers and mountain ranges. Yellowstone Lake is one of the largest high-altitude lakes in North America and is centered over the Yellowstone Caldera, the largest supervolcano on the continent. The caldera is considered an active volcano. It has erupted with tremendous force several times in the last two million years. Half of the world’s geothermal features are in Yellowstone, fueled by this ongoing volcanism. Lava flows and rocks from volcanic eruptions cover most of the land area of Yellowstone. The park is the centerpiece of the Greater Yellowstone Ecosystem, the largest remaining nearly-intact ecosystem in the Earth’s northern temperate zone. Hundreds of species of mammals, birds, fish and reptiles have been documented, including several that are either endangered or threatened. The vast forests and grasslands also include unique species of plants. Yellowstone Park is the largest and most famous megafauna location in the Continental United States. Grizzly bears, wolves, and free-ranging herds of bison and elk live in the park. The Yellowstone Park bison herd is the oldest and largest public bison herd in the United States. Forest fires occur in the park each year; in the large forest fires of 1988, nearly one third of the park was burnt. Yellowstone has numerous recreational opportunities, including hiking, camping, boating, fishing and sightseeing. Paved roads provide close access to the major geothermal areas as well as some of the lakes and waterfalls. During the winter, visitors often access the park by way of guided tours that use either snow coaches or snowmobiles.
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