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Unemployment Rises in Cheyenne, But Sales Tax Surges

3/26/2025

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In January 2025, Cheyenne and Laramie County faced a troubling rise in unemployment, climbing to 4.4% from 3.7% the previous year. Despite this, sales tax revenue surged by 3% to $9.9 million, and home prices saw a modest increase of 3.3%, averaging $368,200. Meanwhile, Wyoming's statewide unemployment rate stood at 3.6%, still below the national average.

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In January 2025, Cheyenne and Laramie County faced a troubling rise in unemployment, climbing to 4.4% from 3.7% the previous year. Despite this, sales tax revenue surged by 3% to $9.9 million, and home prices saw a modest increase of 3.3%, averaging $368,200. Meanwhile, Wyoming's statewide unemployment rate stood at 3.6%, still below the national average.