Demographics
Located in northwestern Wyoming, Jackson Hole is a beautiful alpine valley bordered by the Teton Mountain Range on the west and the Gros Ventre Mountain Range on the east. The valley is approximately 60 miles long and 20 miles wide. Elevation at the valley floor is 6,209 feet. more info
Jackson Hole starts with the town of Jackson, near the south end of the 60-mile-long valley.
Jackson is the seat of Teton County, its only incorporated town. While most of the county's population now lives in the Jackson Hole area, there is an outpost on the western slopes in the small community of Alta and its neighbor, the Grand Targhee Ski Resort. Less than 3 percent of Teton County is in private hands; most is contained within Grand Teton National Park, the Bridger-Teton National Forest, the Targhee National Forest and the National Elk Refuge. Teton County is composed of 3,826,407 acres, of which 97 percent is under state or federal management. Other towns in Teton County are Alta (via Driggs, Idaho), Kelly, Moose, Moran, Teton Village and Wilson.
Jackson has the highest cost of living in the state and the lowest unemployment rate.
POPULATION
2000 Census Figures
| 1960 | 1970 | 1980 | 1990 | 2000 | |
| Jackson | 1,437 | 2,688 | 4,511 | 4,472 | 8,647 |
| Teton Co. | 3,062 | 4,823 | 9,355 | 11,172 | 18,251 |
The density in Teton County is 3.26 persons per square mile.
Distribution by Age
| 0-4 | 5-19 | 20-29 | 30-44 | 45-54 | 55-69 | 70+ |
| 7.88% | 18.06% | 15.07% | 34.56% | 10.80% | 9.65% | 3.88% |
Distribution by Sex
Male - 52.2%
Female - 47.8%
Martial Status
Single - 46.6%
Married - 53.4%
HOUSING
UTILITIES
Electricity Supplier - Bonneville Power Administration Distributed by Lower Valley Power and Light
Maximum Generating Capacity - 1.5 megawatts
Peak Load - 115 mw
Major energy source - hydro
Commercial rates - 5.533 cents per kwh up to 2,000; 5.172 per kwh over 2,000
Other Fuels - Propane and Natural Gas available
WATER SUPPLIER
Jackson Water Systems Source - 4 wells
Storage Capacity - 2.8 million gallons
Peak Daily Demand - 5 million gallons per day
Present Load - 1.7 million gallons per day
SEWAGE TREATMENT
Jackson Wastewater Treatment Plant
Capacity - 3.5 million gallons per day, summer
- 1.75 million gallons per day, winter
A note about housing - While county population grew by 19% in the last decade, the rental selection has only increased by 11%. This makes finding a place to rent in Jackson somewhat difficult.
Local Government and Community Services
TOWN - Mayor/Town Council form with Town Administrator
COUNTY - County Commissioners
Jackson Police Department - employs 30 active officers.
Teton County Sheriff Department - employs 48 sworn deputies.
Fire - Insurance classification #3 in the Town of Jackson, #4 within five miles of Jackson and Wilson departments, and #9b-10 in the rest of Teton County. The Volunteer Fire Department has 29 fire fighting trucks and water support equipment.
LIBRARY - More than 46,000 volumes. Inter-library loan and full reference services.
HOSPITAL AND NURSING HOME - St. John's Hospital and Living Center provides a continuum of health care services to the residents of and visitors to Jackson Hole, Teton County and surrounding communities. Comprehensive care includes 24-hour emergency services, adult and pediatric inpatient and outpatient diagnostic and treatment services, home care, hospice, in-home private nursing care, wellness programs, long-term care and off-campus clinics.
Other Medical Services include an outpatient center, general internists, obstetricians, gynecologists, family physicians, an ophthalmologist, a dermatologist, radiologists, orthopedists, physical therapists, psychiatrists, psychologists, licensed social workers, dentists, orthodontists, chiropractors, and periodic visiting specialists.
Taxes (Courtesy of the Wyoming Department of Revenue)
Sales & Use Tax - State 4%, County option 1%, County option capital facilities tax 1%.
Mill Levy for 1999 - General County: 60.294
Income Tax - Wyoming has no personal income tax.
Sales and Use Tax
| 1994 | 1996 | 1998 | 1999 |
| $29.2 million | $31.9 million | $38.1 million | $41.1 million |
SOCIAL SERVICES - A full range of services for seniors, mental health, troubled youth, crisis center, family assistance and counseling.
PUBLIC FACILITIES - Parks: 10; Baseball/softball fields: 7; Tennis Courts: 3; Soccer fields: 3; Figure skating: 3; Hockey/broom ball ice rinks: 2; Recreation Center has lap pool, water slide and 2 basketball courts. Additional commercial facilities include 2 golf courses, 3 racquet and court facilities, 2 swim culbs and an ice skating rink.
COMMUNITY ORGANIZATIONS AND CLUBS - A complete list as well as the 20 religious congregations is available at the Chamber of Commerce. Additionally, an excellent variety of facilitites operate for emotionally, developmently and physically challenged children, as well as fine child care and pre-school developmental schools.
EDUCATION
Teton County Schools 1999-2000 School Year
| # of Schools | Enrollment | |
| Kindergarten | 1* | 111 |
| Elementary | 6 | 945 |
| Middle School | 1 | 525 |
| High School | 2** | 655 |
* There is one Kindercampus in Jackson. Kindergarten classes are held at other elementary schools.
** Of the 133 graduating seniors in the class of 2000, 105 planned higher education.
CERTIFIED STAFF - 198
CLASSIFIED STAFF - 120
TEACHERS WITH A MASTERS DEGREE - 57
CLASS OF 1998
96.6% graduated. 75.3% were planning some form of higher education. Average composite ACT scores 23.6; Average SAT: Verbal - 528, Math - 543.
COLLEGES IN WYOMING
University of Wyoming (Laramie), Central Wyoming Community College (Riverton), Western Wyoming Community College (Rock Springs), Northwest Wyoming Community College (Powell), Eastern Wyoming Community College (Torrington), Casper Community College (Casper), Sheridan Community College (Sheridan), Laramie Community College (Cheyenne).
Business Data
Business License - Business Licenses have a minimum cost of $50 for a retail trade company in the town of Jackson.
State Income Tax - Wyoming has no corporate income tax or personal state income tax.
Financial Institutions (Figures reflect deposits as of 12/31/99)
| Total Assets | Total Liabilities | Tot. Cap. Acct. | |
| Bank of JH | $176,308,000 | $158,990,000 | $18,318,000 |
| Community 1st (combined state total) |
$1,039,202,110 | $944,957,887 | $94,244,223 |
| 1st Interstate (combined state total) |
$1,118,773,000 | $1,012,698,000 | $106,068,000 |
| Jackson State Bank (combined branches) |
$440,000,000 | $398,000,000 | $32,000,000 |
MAJOR EMPLOYERS
| Summer | Winter | |
| Grand Teton Lodge Company | 1,000 | 40 |
| Grand Teton National Park | 330 | 140 |
| St. John's Hospital | 541 | 541 |
| Teton Co. School District | 66 | 407 |
| Snow King Resort | 219 | 257 |
| Signal Mountain Lodge | 150 | 6 |
| Jackson Hole Mtn Resort | 260 | 1185 |
| Grand Targhee Resort | 125 | 325 |
| Jackson State Bank | 150 | 140 |
Teton County Employment ('98 avg.)
The Chamber of Commerce (1.307.733.3316) welcomes all inquiries regarding employment in Jackson Hole. Upon review of this material, let us know if there is any way we can further be of assistance.
Summer Seasonal Employment (on-site interview often required)
- Bridger-Teton National Forest, Box 1888, Jackson, WY 83001, 1.307.739.5500
- Dude Ranches/Resorts/Restaurants - Complete listings available through the Chamber of Commerce (1.307.733.3316).
- Grand Teton Lodge Company, Box 250, Moran, WY 83013, 1.307.733.2811
- Grand Teton National Park, Rocky Mountain Regional Office, Box 25287, Denver, CO, 80225; 1.307.739.3300.
Winter Seasonal Employment (on-site interview often required)
- Jackson Hole Ski Corporation, Personnel, Box 290, Teton Village, WY 83025, 1.307.733.2292.
- Grand Targhee Ski Resort, Alta, Wyoming via Driggs, Idaho, 83422, 1.307.353.2304.
- Snow King Resort, Box SKI, Jackson, Wyoming, 83001, 1.307.733.5200.
Upon your arrival to Jackson Hole, you may find it helpful to visit KSGT radio station, who maintains job listings as a public service. Many other jobs may be available at the smaller businesses. Both Job Service and the newspapers may be helpful in locating these positions. While the Chamber does not maintain job listings, we encourage you to stop by our office at 532 N. Cache. We would like to welcome you to Jackson Hole and wish you good luck in your job search.
TRANSPORTATION
Highway System
State Higway 22 goes west to the Idaho border and connects with S.R. 390 north to Teton Village. U.S. Highway 191 goes north and south through Jackson. 30 miles north at Moran Junction, it connects with U.S. 287/26 to the east, and with U.S. 287/89 north to Yellowstone. 12 miles south of Jackson at Hoback Junction, 191 connects with 89/26 to the south and west and 189 to the southeast. The road maintenance is excellent and
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