Community Information

Cody, Wyoming is a unique community with a historic past, offering a great deal to visitors and residents alike, with its Old West setting among spectacular scenery and abundant wildlife.

  • Enjoy the Western lifestyle in Cody, Wyoming
  • Visit the Buffalo Bill Historical Center and the Old Trail Town
  • Fit in some adventures like fly-fishing, big game hunting and hiking
  • Cody is close to Yellowstone National Park and other national forest land

Lifestyle

A Western lifestyle (both in the past and in the present) is at the root of Cody, Wyoming. Living here is like being in a traditional rural hometown but with all the cultural and social amenities of a big city. Residents are an outdoor type, in the main, enjoying all the surrounding national parks, forests, lakes, streams and mountains have to offer.

Schools

There are a number of high quality schools in Cody, including three elementary schools (kindergarten through Grade 5), one elementary offering pre-school through Grade 5, one school with kindergarten through Grade 10 and one middle school and a high school. The nearest university is Montana State University in Billings, Montana (approximately 87 miles distant).

Population and Income

As of July 2008 the population in Cody was 9,309, with an estimated median household income of $47,428 and an estimated per capita (per person) income of $26,915.

Industry

Tourism is a major industry of Cody, Wyoming, but its diverse economy also includes agriculture, timber, and oil.

Popular Activities

You’ll find year-round recreational opportunities in the surrounding wilderness areas. Cody is only 52 miles from the East Entrance to Yellowstone National Park and easy access to Grand Teton National Park. In the mountains and national forests close by, there is blue ribbon fly-fishing, big game hunting, touring incredible scenery and hiking, to name only a few adventures. Some of the sights to take in are the Buffalo Bill Historical Center and the Old Trail Town.

Events

The Old West is alive and well in Cody, Wyoming! During the summer, you can see exciting re-enactments of wild-west shootouts. One of the main attractions is the Cody Nite Rodeo that takes place each night during June, July and August. July Fourth weekend is filled with entertainment, with the Cody Stampede Rodeo and lots of family fun.

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Other Online Resources

  • Big Sky Economic Development Authority
    The mission of the Big Sky Economic Development Authority is to promote business and growth in a manner that compliments the community.
  • Billings Peace Seekers
    Billings Peace Seekers is a smaller branch of Montana Peace Seekers, who strives to spread peaceful actions and a peaceful way of life.
  • Children's Resource Center
    Based in Cody, the Children's Resource Center provides assistance and resources for children and families with children who have disabilities.
  • City of Cody Parks and Recreation
    City of Cody department of Parks and Recreation.
  • Park County Library System
    Official site for the Park County Library System.
  • Park County School District
    Website for the Park County School District.
  • Park County, Wyoming
    The official site for Park County, Wyoming.
  • The Compassionate Friends
    The Compassionate Friends offers grieving families support, friendship, and self help support.

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