About Wyoming
Although Wyoming is the least populated state in the Union, it has plenty to offer residents and visitors.
It is second in mean elevation to Colorado and is full of national parks, forests, and recreational activities.
One of the main attractions is the infamous Yellowstone National Park, which attracts tens of millions of tourists each year. The Grand Teton National Park and Jackson Hole are also natural beauties that attract large crowds.
The state’s economy is based around coal, petroleum, and natural gas. Currently, Wyoming is the leading coal-producing state in the nation.
They also rely on agriculture, particularly sheep, wool, beef cattle, and hogs.
Wyoming has one of the lowest crime rates in the nation, with rates of violent property crimes being much below the average state.
For example, the national average for robberies is 1.14 per 1,000 residents; Wyoming’s is .12. Their rates of burglary and motor vehicle theft are also two to three times lower than the national average rates.
They have a low hate crime rating, a low rate of crimes per square mile, and have more law enforcement employees per capita than most states.