Sheridan County
Sheridan County, Wyoming: solar permitting grade B (score 39/100, Moderate Risk). Score has been stable over the last 12 months. Primary-source ordinance and board-vote data on SitePath.
Public summary
| Grade | B · Moderate Risk · Score 39/100 |
| Population | 31,290 |
| Solar ordinance | Active solar ordinance on the books |
| Active moratorium | None on record |
| Regulatory trajectory | Stable (no material ordinance movement) |
| 12-month score movement | Stable |
| Last verified | 2026-05-02 |
Developer outlook
Sheridan County presents moderate permitting risk; conditions are generally workable for utility-scale solar with standard due-diligence preparation. Wyoming's state policy environment adds headwinds — the absence of a strong RPS framework means county-level resistance faces less counterbalancing pressure.
Local intel
No energy-related meetings, PSC dockets, or named opposition tracked for this county yet. See indexed calendar →
Nearby counties where SitePath is tracking energy activity: Rosebud County (≈96 mi) · Yellowstone County (≈105 mi) · Natrona County (≈125 mi)
Cities, towns & townships
Local governments in Sheridan County. An incorporated city, town or village can adopt its own zoning, separate from the county’s.
- Sheridan city
- Clearmont town
- Dayton town
- Ranchester town
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, incorporated places and county subdivisions with an active government.
Nearby counties
- Johnson County · ≈53 miB40—
- Big Horn County, MT · ≈53 miB36—
- Big Horn County · ≈57 miC47—
- Washakie County · ≈74 miB40—
- Campbell County · ≈75 miC43—
- Powder River County, MT · ≈78 miB32—
Compare these counties side-by-side →
Sheridan County ranks #7 of 23 ranked Wyoming counties (1 = lowest permitting risk). Lowest-risk in Wyoming: Sublette County (B · 33), Hot Springs County (B · 33), Niobrara County (B · 34). See all Wyoming county grades →
Want the full record?
Setback distances, board vote histories, source documents, and ordinance amendments are available in the full county profile. The map is free; a walkthrough shows you the underlying record.
About this score
Every U.S. county is scored 0–100 on solar permitting risk (lower is friendlier to development). The grade is a weighted composite of compliance stringency, market saturation, regulatory trajectory, and data uncertainty. Every figure traces back to a primary government document. Read the full methodology →
Related reading
SitePath Intelligence is a research platform. Data verified as of 2026-05-02. Scores update on a quarterly review cycle.