Park
6.2
High score (8-10)
Cody is the eastern gateway to Yellowstone and has built a genuine tourism economy around Western heritage — the Buffalo Bill Center of the West is one of the best Western museums in the country and draws real outside visitors, and the Cody Nite Rodeo has run every summer evening for decades. That tourism base means more outside people cycle through Cody than almost anywhere else in rural Wyoming, and there's a service economy with actual restaurants and bars. Summer here means seasonal workers, outdoor guides, and tourists from across the world all moving through the same small-city infrastructure.
Mid score (6-8) · Your profile
Cody's identity as the Yellowstone gateway and Buffalo Bill country keeps a steady flow of tourists and seasonal workers moving through, which gives the town more social variety than its 10,000 residents would suggest. Summer is genuinely lively — the Cody Nite Rodeo, the dude ranch economy, and the park traffic create a real hospitality workforce. The problem is that most of the interesting people are in transit and the town's social world contracts sharply in winter when it returns to being a ranching community. Timing matters enormously here.
Lower score (below 6)
Cody draws Yellowstone tourists in summer and those visitors pass through rather than stay, which means the social variety you see in July is an illusion — by October, the town reverts to a tight-knit community of 10,000 permanent residents organized around ranching and local institutions. The dude ranch economy and Western tourism create surface-level hospitality but not social access. Winter here is isolating in the way of any small Wyoming city, and the people who matter socially were already connected before the tourists showed up.
Frequently Asked Questions
What's the median income in Park, Wyoming?
$86k median
What's the typical marriage age for women in Park, Wyoming?
Women marry at 29
How common is a college degree in Park, Wyoming?
37% men have degree
What's the average male height in Park, Wyoming?
178 cm local avg
What's the average BMI for women in Park, Wyoming?
Local women avg 29.9