Why Wyoming?
OK, from a resident of near 40 years, I will give you the scoop on Wyoming. The population is still less than 600,000 and holding steady. The weather, most likely plays a huge part, in people not wanting to live here. The wind does blow nearly everyday and combined with winter lows, that can reach -20 to -30F, wind chill can drop to -50 to -60F. The winters can last from mid September to mid April. I have seen snow more than once on the 4th of July. Summers are short, with few days above 90F.
I will now (even though I shouldn't) tell you the good things about Wyoming. The state has no income tax and most sales taxes run 5-6%, depending on the county. The property taxes do run a bit high. A home with an approx. worth of say $150,000. would run about $1300. yearly.
Wyoming is made up of mostly public lands, and very little problems with access. Do you enjoy the outdoors? Do you enjoy camping, fishing, hunting, snowmobiling, all terrain vehicles and hiking? The Wind River Mountains host Gannet peak at 13,084'. The Killpecker sand dunes, in the county of Sweetwater are the largest migrating dunes in North America. The dunes are divided into both wilderness protected and recreational, with a special beauty, found no where else. Grasslands, Mountains, Lakes, rivers and streams.
The "Mama" has unfairly tainted the South West part of the state. It has experienced cycles of booms, but seldom busts. The SW has the most stable job market in the state. I could quit my present job tomorrow morning and would be employed, by the afternoon. I have never locked my door or my truck and I have never been victim to theft. I could leave my house and midnight and walk anywhere unafraid. I can jump on my ATV
and ride for hours (from my driveway). I would definitely discourage anybody thinking of moving here, not to. It is a cold windy miserable place. Please, if you visit, clean up after your self. You pack it in, You pack it out. Oh yea, one more thing, the Bear proof trash cans are for real. lol