Top 10 Cities for Veterans
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10. Cheyenne, WY
Cheyenne, WY, the state's capital, offers the romantic setting of the wild west and the sophistication of a vibrant small city. Cheyenne is about 90 minutes from Denver, CO and sits at the northern section of Rocky Mountains. Veterans can find commissary and exchange at F.E. Warren Air Force Base and receive health care at a VA medical center.
The climate here is semi-arid, with an average summer high around 80 degrees and a winter low of 11. The city gets an average of 327 days of sunshine and 52 inches of snow each year. No state income tax, low property taxes and a low cost of living make this city even more attractive to those on a fixed income. Advanced educational opportunities include Laramie County Community College and The University of Wyoming. Cheyenne's economy consists of light manufacturing, construction and mining, agriculture, the military, tourism, and transportation (Union Pacific Railroad).
Population: 56,620
Median home price: $141,400
Unemployment rate: 6.7%
55 and over: 29%
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