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We enjoy an enviable quality of life with safe streets, top-ranked schools and exciting recreational opportunities…and invite you to do the same! Below are some quick facts to help you familiarize yourself with Johnson County.
Weather/Elevation
Weather:
Annual High/Low Temps – 84F – 7F
Average Precipitation – 13.5″
Sunshine Days – 211
Average Growing Days – 136
Elevation:
Buffalo – 4650
Kaycee – 4660
Transportation
Location:
Interchange of I-25 and I-90, 30 Miles South of Sheridan, WY
Airport:
Buffalo – Private Jets, Cargo, Ambulance, Private Hangars Available
Sheridan – 30 Miles Away, Daily Service to Denver
Rail:
30 Miles from Rail Yards in Sheridan
Truck:
Available County-wide
Population
Buffalo: 4,593 | Kaycee: 286
County: 8,443
Median Age: 46.3
Civilian Veterans: 11.4%
Medical
Johnson County Healthcare Center/Acute Care Hospital 25 Bed facility
Amy Holt Care Center/Nursing Home 44 Bed facility
Agape Manor Assisted Living 24 Units
Willow Creek Assisted Living 12 Units
Veterans’ Home of Wyoming 117 Units
Clear Creek Apartments Low-Income, Elderly Unassisted Living 30 Units
Buffalo Senior Center Activity & Meals Facility
Tax Rates
Sales/Use – 6%
Lodging Tax – 2%
State Income Tax – None
State Corporate Income Tax – None
State Inventory Tax – None
Estate Tax – None
Mileages
Sheridan – 30 mi
Billings, MT – 165 mi
Casper – 110 mi
Gillette – 70 mi
Rapid City, SD – 211 mi
Conference & Events Venues
Bomber Mountain Civic Center: Capacity 300
Bozeman Trail Steakhouse: Capacity 200
Cowboy Carousel Center: Capacity 200
Johnson County Fairgrounds: Capacity 250
The Hampton Inn and Suites Buffalo: Capacity 200
Employment
Click below for Employment Opportunities in Johnson County. There are more than you think!
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Below, you’ll find quick look phone numbers for everything from utility companies to pet licensing. We’re here to help as much as we can, so if you are in need of information that you are not finding here, please reach out to us and we’ll be glad to help.
Call us at: 307-620-2458
For Your Family
Find a Family Doctor
Johnson County Health Care Center
Critical Access Hospital
(307) 684-5521
Family Medical Center
(307) 684-2228
Bighorn Pediatric & Family Medicine
(307) 620-8845
Staying Fit
59 Western Ave | (307) 217-1893
Bighorn Fit Crossfit Gym
43 Western Ave | (307) 620-5430
Johnson County Family YMCA
101 Klondike Dr | (307) 684-9558
Daycare & Preschool
Buffalo Children’s Center Inc
Ages: 0-PreK | Enrollment: 84
(307) 684-5802
Buffalo Headstart
Ages: 3-4 yrs | Enrollment: 20
(307) 684-2873
Learning Tree Preschool
Ages: 2-6 yrs | Enrollment: 120
(307) 684-7509
Red Rover Childcare
(307) 621-0539
YMCA Child Care Center
(307) 684-9558
HealthCare
Abintra Psychological Associates
(307) 684-5828
Agape Manor
(307) 684-5504
Amie Holt Care Center
(307) 684-2122
Bighorn Pediatric & Family Medicine
(307) 620-8845
Buffalo Chiropractic LLC: Loyd Dr. Zoe DC
(307) 684-2449
Buffalo Physical Therapy
(307) 684-8623
Buffalo Prescription Shop
(307) 684-7003
Buffalo Urgent Care
(307) 278-0280
CHAPS Equine Assisted Therapy
(307) 673-6161
Child Development Center
(307) 684-9271
Cornerstone Pharmacy
(307) 620-7071
Family Medical Center
(307) 684-2228
Johnson Chiropractic
(307) 684-8888
Johnson County EMS
(307) 684-2251
Johnson County Healthcare Center
(307) 684-5521
Johnson County Public Health
(307) 684-2564
Simply Chiropractic
(307) 670-3352
Dental
307 Orthodontics
(307) 684-2733
Buffalo Dental Clinic
(307) 684-7533
Cotant Family Dentistry
(307) 684-2733
Eagle Summit Dental Clinic
(307) 684-0119
Meyer Dana Orthodontics: Buffalo
(307) 257-8029
Schools
BUFFALO:
Buffalo Christian Academy
Grade: K-12 | Enrollment: 30
(307) 217-1556
Meadowlark Elementary
Grade: K-2 | Enrollment: 278
(307) 684-9518
Cloud Peak Elementary
Grade: 3-5 | Enrollment: 286
(307) 684-0153
Clear Creak Middle
Grade: 6-8 | Enrollment: 257
(307) 684-5594
Buffalo High School
Grade: 9-12 | Enrollment: 302
(307) 684-2269
New West High School
Grade: 9-12 | Enrollment varies
(307) 217-7030
Johnson County School District #1: (307) 684-9571
KAYCEE:
Elementary/Middle/High School
Grade: K-12 | Enrollment: 148
(307) 738-2323
Vision
Vision Center of Johnson County
(307) 684-5501
Places of Worship
Big Horn Baptist Church
(307) 684-5487
Buffalo Baptist Church
(307) 684-2740
Buffalo Seventh-Day Adventist Church
(307) 684-9062
Calvary Chapel Buffalo
(307) 684-8725
Church of Christ
(307) 684-5141
First United Methodist Church
(307) 684-5845
Grace Fellowship
(307) 684-7511
House Prayer United Pentecostal
(307) 684-7344
Kingdom Hall of Jehovah’s Witnesses
(307) 684-2750
New Life Assembly of God Church
(307) 684-5755
Prince of Peace Lutheran Church (LCMS)
(307) 684-5470
St. John the Baptist Catholic Church
(307) 684-7268
St. Luke’s Episcopal Church
(307) 684-7529
St. Luke’s Lutheran Church
(307) 684-7872
Summit Church
(307) 684-9548
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints
(307) 684-5289
Union Congregational Church
(307) 684-2958
Colleges
Sheridan College in Johnson County
Bomber Mountain Civic Center, Buffalo
Sheridan College
Sheridan, WY – 30 miles
Gillette College
Gillette, WY – 75 miles
Northwest College
Powell, WY – 105 miles
Casper College
Casper, WY – 110 miles
University of Wyoming
Laramie, WY – 217 miles
For Your Pets
Veterinarians
Bighorn Veterinary Clinic
(307) 684-5310
Buffalo Veterinary Clinic
(307) 684-2851
License Your Pet
St. Francis Animal Shelter
109 Flatiron Dr | (307) 684-1738
Supplies
For Your Home or Business
Utilities
NATURAL GAS
Montana-Dakota Utilities
(307) 673-3122
WATER, SEWER, GARBAGE
City of Buffalo
(307) 684-5566
ELECTRIC
Powder River Energy Rural Electric
1-800-442-3630 customer service
1-888-391-6220 report an outage
Rocky Mountain Power
(307) 577-6905
PHONE & INTERNET
Verizon Cellular Only
(307) 621-0560
Century Link
(844) 905-5072
Spectrum Internet
(855) 366-7132
Visionary Broadband
(888) 682-1884
Update Your License Plates
Johnson County Treasurer’s Office
760 N Main | (307) 684-7308
Building & Zoning
(307) 684-5566
Building Permit Requirements
(307) 684-5566
Commercial Construction
(307) 684-5566
Contractors License
(307) 684-5566
Manufactured Housing
(307) 684-5566
Johnson County Planner
(307) 684-1907
Planning Department
(307) 684-5566
Update Your Drivers License
DMV Driver’s License Dept
Open Wednesdays: 9 AM – 4 PM
350 E Hart St #3 | (307) 684-5809
Law Enforcement
City of Buffalo Police Department
639 Fort St | (307) 684-5581
Johnson County Sheriff
639 Fort St | (307) 684-5581
Starting a Business
Government
Banks
First Northern Bank of Wyoming
(307) 684-2211
Bank of Buffalo
(307) 684-5591
First Interstate Bank
(307) 684-2581
ANB Bank
(307) 684-2201
Insurance & Investments
(307) 620-8080
Farm Bureau Financial Services
(307) 684-1300
Farmers Insurance
(307) 684-2460
First American Title Insurance Company
(307) 684-5517
HUB International
(307) 684-5529
New York Life Insurance
(307) 684-9017
North Wyoming Insurance Inc
(307) 684-2535
State Farm Insurance
(307) 684-2587
Home Rentals
Personal & Commercial Johnson County Real Estate
Business Resources and Support
Office Space
Call Bomber Mountain Civic Center – Office Space Rental – (307) 620-2458.
Or, click below to view their available options.
Event & Conference Space
Bomber Mountain Civic Center – Facility Rental – (307) 620-2458
Bozeman Trail Steakhouse – (307) 684-5555
Cowboy Carousel Center – (307) 217-4084
Johnson County Fairgrounds – (307) 684-7357
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about us
JOCO FIrst
The Johnson County Tourism Association is teaming up with JOCO First to bring their mission to life: To build and enhance our regional economy, attract new businesses and support the growth of existing ones. To this end, we offer a range of resources, services and incentives.
Phone: 307.620.2458
Email: claudia@jocofirst.com