Cody is a city in Northwest Wyoming and the seat of government of

Park County, Wyoming Park County is a county in the U.S. state of Wyoming. As of the 2020 United States Census, the population was 29,624. The county seat is Cody. Park County is a major tourism destination. The county has over 53 percent of Yellowstone National Pa ...

, United States. It is named after Colonel William Frederick " Buffalo Bill" Cody for his part in the founding of Cody in 1896. The population was 10,066 at the 2020 census. Cody is served by Yellowstone Regional Airport. buffalo bill cody

Geography

Cody is located at (44.523244, −109.057109). According to the

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, the city has a total area of , of which is land and is water. Cody's elevation is approximately 5016 ft (1,500 m) above sea level. The main part of the city is split across three levels, separated by about 60 feet (18 m). The

Shoshone River The Shoshone River is a long river in northern Wyoming in the United States. Its headwaters are in the Absaroka Range in Shoshone National Forest. It ends when it runs into the Big Horn River near Lovell, Wyoming. Cities it runs near or thr ...

flows through Cody in a canyon. There are four bridges over this river in the Cody vicinity, one at the north edge of town that allows travel to the north, and one about east of Cody that allows passage to Powell and the areas to the north and east. The other two are west of town; one allows access to the East Gate of

Yellowstone National Park Yellowstone National Park is an American national park located in the western United States, largely in the northwest corner of Wyoming and extending into Montana and Idaho. It was established by the 42nd U.S. Congress with the Yellowston ...

, and the other is used by fishermen in Shoshone Canyon and as access to the

Buffalo Bill Dam Buffalo Bill Dam is a concrete arch-gravity dam on the Shoshone River in the U.S. state of Wyoming. It is named after the famous Wild West figure William "Buffalo Bill" Cody, who founded the nearby town of Cody and owned much of the land now ...

. Cody is located at the western edge of the

Bighorn Basin The Bighorn Basin is a plateau region and intermontane basin, approximately 100 miles (160 km) wide, in north-central Wyoming in the United States. It is bounded by the Absaroka Range on the west, the Pryor Mountains on the north, the Bigho ...

, a depression surrounded by the Big Horn, Owl Creek, Bridger, and Absaroka ranges. At the western edge of Cody, a deep canyon formed by the Shoshone River provides the only passage to Yellowstone's Eastern Entrance. At its mouth and rising above Cody are Rattlesnake Mountain on the north side and Cedar Mountain on the south side. Much of Cody has views of Heart Mountain, whose peak is directly north of Cody, and the

Carter Mountain Carter Mountain () is in Shoshone National Forest in the U.S. state of Wyoming. Carter Mountain slopes gently up from the Bighorn Basin to the east but has steep cliffs on its western face. The region is well known for large herds of bighorn sheep, ...

massif, which forms a line with peaks above , some to the south.

Climate

Cody experiences a

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(

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''BSk''), with highly variable conditions. Relative humidity is usually a fairly dry 30% or less. Precipitation averages annually, including of snow per season. Due to the aridity, snow cover is highly unreliable, with 29.4 days per season with or more on the ground. Cody enjoys about 300 days of sunshine per year. Wind is almost a constant presence in the Cody area. Air flow in Cody area is turbulent, but during the winter most storms move in from the north-northwest. During the summer, it is not unusual to see storms move in from the southwest. Throughout a normal day, winds can be experienced as coming from almost any direction, mostly from the north and west, but sometimes from the south and east. The Canyon at the west end of Cody funnels rain and wind across the city from the west. The winds can be quite strong at and last for several days. Because of the dry climate, the entire area is laced with irrigation canals, holding ponds, laterals, and drops. The

between Rattlesnake and Cedar mountains forms a large

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about to the west of Cody. This reservoir (among others) feeds the

Shoshone Project The Shoshone Project is an irrigation project in the U.S. state of Wyoming. The project provides irrigation for approximately of crops in the Big Horn Basin, fulfilling the vision of local resident and developer Buffalo Bill Cody, who hoped to ma ...

, a large irrigation water distribution system. The monthly daily average temperature ranges from in December to in July. An average of 16.2 days have highs of or higher and an average of 12.3 days have lows of or lower; the average window for freezing temperatures is September 30 thru May 10 and for measurable (≥ snow, October 21 thru April 21. The record high temperature was on July 14, 1925 and July 15, 1951, and the record low temperature was on February 8, 1936. The wettest calendar year has been 2014 with and the driest 1956 with . The most rainfall in one month was in June 1992. The most rainfall in 24 hours was on July 22, 1973. There are an average of 72.3 days with measurable precipitation. The most snow in one year was between July 1916 and June 1917. The most snow in one month was in February 2014.

Culture

Themes surrounding Cody's pioneer and Cowboy and Western history are common in the cultural events and activities in the area. The

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is a large and modern facility located near the center of the city. It contains five museums in one, including the Draper Natural History Museum, the Plains Indian Museum, the Cody Firearms Museum, the Whitney Western Art Museum and the Buffalo Bill Museum which chronicles the life of

William F. Cody William Frederick Cody (February 26, 1846January 10, 1917), known as "Buffalo Bill", was an American soldier, Bison hunting, bison hunter, and showman. He was born in Le Claire, Iowa, Le Claire, Iowa Territory (now the U.S. state of Iowa), but ...

, for whom the historical center is named. The historical center maintains large collections. It is a favorite stopping point for tourists passing through the town, on their way to or from Yellowstone. Old Trail Town, a restoration of more than 25 historic Western buildings and artifacts, is located in Cody just off the

Yellowstone Highway The National Park to Park Highway was an auto trail in the United States in the 1910s and 1920s, plotted by A. L. Westgard. It followed a large loop through the West, connecting twelve National Parks: * Rocky Mountain National Park *Yellowstone ...

. Rodeo is important in the culture in Cody, which calls itself the "Rodeo Capital of the World". The Cody Nite Rodeo is an amateur rodeo every night from June 1 through August 31. Cody is also host to the Cody Stampede Rodeo. The Stampede is a

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rodeo and is one of the largest rodeos in the nation that is held over the Independence Day Holiday. Many of the top cowboys in the country attend. The stampede has been held from July 1–4 every year since 1919. Cody hosts the Cody Stampede, a weeklong series of events around the 4th of July, featuring several parades where the main street is blocked off, rodeos, fireworks and more. In 2019 Cody Stampede celebrated its 100th year. The

Heart Mountain Relocation Center The Heart Mountain War Relocation Center, named after nearby Heart Mountain and located midway between the northwest Wyoming towns of Cody and Powell, was one of ten concentration camps used for the internment of Japanese Americans evicted ...

, was a War Relocation Camp where 14,000 Japanese Americans were interned during World War II (

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). The Interpretive Center is approximately 17 miles east of town and includes surviving buildings from the camp, a war memorial, a walking trail, and a world-class museum.

Arts

Cody is also a bustling arts town. Visual Arts are celebrated and displayed within the

, Whitney Western Arts Museum as well as many other collective local/regional galleries around town such as the Cody Country Art League, By Western Hands and more. Many photographers, painters, sculptors, designers, and artists love to capture the surrounding natural wonder and western aesthetics. For nearly twenty years Cody has also been the home to the Rendezvous Royale art festival. The week-long festival includes the Buffalo Bill Art Show and Sale, a nationally renowned art show that features a wide range of interpretations of western art from emerging artists and contemporary masters. Rendezvous Royale features the art show sale, lectures, workshops, and a patrons ball. The live music scene in Cody is especially vibrant in the summer when the City of Cody hosts an annual Concert in the Park series, The Cody Cattle Company does a nightly show, Dan Miller's Cowboy Music Revue is up and running, and several bars in town host touring artists. Cody is also the home to several theatre and dance companies that promote community theatre and dance education from pre-k through high school. These companies produce many seasonal projects as well as annual productions as well. Throughout the year various dance recitals from the companies, as well as musical theatre and theatre production from community members are produced and performed. The annual performing arts events in Cody are produced from The Rocky Mountain Dance Theatre. They have been doing

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annually in December for 25 years, and The Wild West Spectacular Musical for seven seasons.

Education

Public education in the city of Cody is provided by Park County School District #6. Three elementary schools – Eastside, Glenn Livingston, and Sunset - serve students in grades kindergarten through five. The district's two secondary campuses are Cody Middle School (grades 6-8) and Cody High School (grades 9-12). Cody has a public library, a branch of the Park County Library System.

Industry

The primary industry in Cody is

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. Hotels, restaurants and shops cater to travelers coming to visit the West and Yellowstone Park. Cody has several art galleries, with some notable local painters and artists living in the area. Cody is fast becoming a hub for outdoor recreation. The Shoshone River runs through town offering class I-V kayaking and whitewater rafting. Shoshone Canyon offers over 300 rock climbing routes, while Cedar Mountain boasts nearly 600 boulder problems. Cody hosts nearly 50 miles of single track, with a large amount of it accessible by bike from town. A bike park was recently completed with jump and drop lines as well as a pump track. Another industry is western style

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, with several small furniture makers producing custom pieces. The oil industry seems to wax and wane over the years in the Cody area.

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was founded in Cody in 1938 (as Husky Refining Company), when Glenn Nielson purchased the assets of Park Refining Company, started four years earlier by area oil developer Valentine M. Kirk. Husky operated as refinery until 1980s, the facility being demolished in the 1990s. Just to the south of Cody are large deposits of

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. Park County School District #6 is another large employer in the area.

Demographics

2010 census

As of the

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of 2010, there were 9,520 people, 4,278 households, and 2,502 families living in the city. The

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was . There were 4,650 housing units at an average density of . The racial makeup of the city was 95.9%

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, 0.2%

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, 0.7% Native American, 0.4%

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, 0.1%

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, 1.0% from

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, and 1.8% from two or more races.

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residents of any race were 3.1% of the population. There were 4,278 households, of which 26.5% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 45.0% were married couples living together, 9.5% had a female householder with no husband present, 4.0% had a male householder with no wife present, and 41.5% were non-families. 34.8% of all households were made up of individuals, and 13.2% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.19 and the average family size was 2.82. The median age in the city was 42.4 years. 21.8% of residents were under the age of 18; 7.1% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 24.1% were from 25 to 44; 28.9% were from 45 to 64; and 18.2% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 48.2% male and 51.8% female.

2000 census

As of the

of 2000, there were 8,835 people, 3,791 households, and 2,403 families living in the city. The

was 952.3 people per square mile (367.6/km²). There were 4,113 housing units at an average density of 443.3 per square mile (171.1/km²). The racial makeup of the city was 96.90%

, 0.10%

, 0.42% Native American, 0.58%

, 0.05%

, 0.85% from

, and 1.11% from two or more races.

of any race were 2.22% of the population. There were 3,791 households, out of which 29.0% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 50.7% were married couples living together, 9.5% had a female householder with no husband present, and 36.6% were non-families. 32.2% of all households were made up of individuals, and 12.4% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.27 and the average family size was 2.86. In the city, the population was spread out, with 24.8% under the age of 18, 7.2% from 18 to 24, 26.4% from 25 to 44, 24.9% from 45 to 64, and 16.6% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 40 years. For every 100 females, there were 90.9 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 88.1 males. The median income for a household in the city was $34,450, and the median income for a family was $40,554. Males had a median income of $31,395 versus $19,947 for females. The

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for the city was $17,813. About 9.4% of families and 13.9% of the population were below the

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, including 19.3% of those under age 18 and 11.0% of those age 65 or over.

Government

Cody is governed via a city council and mayor. The mayor is elected in a citywide vote. The city council consists of six members who are elected from one of three wards. Each ward elects two members.

Media

;AM Radio *

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1140 (

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* KPOW 1260 (

), MGR Media LLC *

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1400 (

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;FM Radio * KOFG 91.1 (Religious), Gospel Messengers * KUWP 90.1 ( Wyoming Public Radio and

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KTAG KTAG (97.9 FM broadcasting, FM) is a radio station broadcasting a hot adult contemporary music format. It is licensed to Cody, Wyoming. The station is currently owned by the Big Horn Radio Network, a division of Legend Communications of Wyoming, ...

97.9 (

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100.3 (

* KROW 101.1 (

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), White Park Broadcasting * KBEN-FM 103.3 (

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), White Park Broadcasting *

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104.1 (

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107.1 (80s, 90s & Beyond), White Park Broadcasting ;Television *

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- (

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) from

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- (

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) from

* K19LM-D - (

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) - (translator for KCWC-DT in Lander) ;Newspaper Twice-weekly

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. Founded by "Buffalo Bill" Cody and Col. John Peake in August 1899. The paper has a paid circulation of 7,050, and is owned by

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of Cody.

Transportation

Highways

* - North Fork Highway Westbound / Greybull Highway Eastbound *:

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, U.S. 16 and U.S. 20 run concurrently through Cody. * - Powell Highway * - Belfry highway northbound / Meeteetse highway southbound * - South Fork Road

Airport

The Yellowstone Regional Airport offers full passenger service. Flights are available through SkyWest (

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), connecting through

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. Air cargo services are provided by FedEx and

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Ground transit

Cody has four bus transit companies: Cody Over Land Transit, Phidippides Shuttle Service, Cody Town Taxi, and the Cody Shuttle. Cody Over Land operates routes within the city of Cody, from June through September. Phidippides is a full service transportation company with service to Cody,

, and airports in Cody,

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, and

. They also have courier and package service available. Cody Town Taxi and Cody Shuttle operate primarily in Cody.

Railroad

Cody is served by the Cody Branch of the BNSF Railway, which runs south-west from

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for about . The branch terminates in Cody near where WY-120 crosses the

Notable people

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(born 1955),

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personality; former president of

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(born 1948), former attorney general of

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, member of the

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, tenth Assistant Secretary of the Interior for

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, and current member of the First Quorum of the Seventy of

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; born in Cody * Laura Bell, author * Luke Bell (1990-2022), country musician and singer-songwriter, raised in Cody *

William Frederick Cody William Frederick Cody (February 26, 1846January 10, 1917), known as "Buffalo Bill", was an American soldier, Bison hunting, bison hunter, and showman. He was born in Le Claire, Iowa, Le Claire, Iowa Territory (now the U.S. state of Iowa), but ...

(1846–1917) a.k.a. "Buffalo Bill", American scout, bison hunter, showman *

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(1869–1955), owner of Buffalo Bill's hunting camp, Irma Lake Lodge; a Cody and Wyoming benefactor *

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(1874–1939), a western artist who had his painting studio in Cody from 1931 to 1939 * Mike Leach (born 1961, died 2022) Former

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head football coach * John Linebaugh, gunsmith; cartridge inventor *

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(1912–1956) —

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painter * Alan K. Simpson (born 1931), former

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* Colin M. Simpson (born 1959), former

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and Speaker of the House *

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(1897–1993), former

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; former

Pete Simpson Peter Kooi Simpson Sr. (born July 31, 1930) is an American historian and politician. He is a member of the Simpson political family of Wyoming. From 1981 to 1984, he was a member of the Wyoming House of Representatives from Sheridan, where at ...

(born 1930), historian; former state representative from Sheridan County; former administrator at the

* Mark Spragg (born 1952), author *

Craig L. Thomas Craig Lyle Thomas (February 17, 1933 – June 4, 2007) was an American politician who served as United States Senator from Wyoming from 1995 until his death in 2007. He was a member of the Republican Party. In the Senate, Thomas was considered ...

(1933–2007), former United States Senator from Wyoming

Sister cities

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, Georgia

Popular culture

Cody was the target of a nuclear missile in Season 3, Episode 1 of the TV show ''

Scorpion Scorpions are predatory arachnids of the order Scorpiones. They have eight legs, and are easily recognized by a pair of grasping pincers and a narrow, segmented tail, often carried in a characteristic forward curve over the back and always en ...

''. The team did not physically travel there, but it was mentioned and would have been eradicated if not for the team's efforts. Cody is also mentioned in the novel

Slaughterhouse-Five ''Slaughterhouse-Five, or, The Children's Crusade: A Duty-Dance with Death'' is a 1969 semi-autobiographic science fiction-infused anti-war novel by Kurt Vonnegut. It follows the life and experiences of Billy Pilgrim, from his early years, to h ...

as the hometown of a fellow prisoner of war with the main character Billy Pilgrim, who mistakes Pilgrim for a member of his regiment, and dies soon after.

References

^20 "Kanye, Out West: What is the Superstar doing out in Wyoming?" New York Times, Style section, 23 Feb 2020. Retrieved October 26, 2020. https://www.nytimes.com/2020/02/23/style/kanye-west-cody-wyoming.html

External links

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Chamber of commerce
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