Need some info on Worland. (Sheridan, Cody: foreclosure, lenders, homes)

[Losertarian]

Here i am looking at Sheridan to move to and the wife has been looking at a farm in Worland.
Can anyone give me any information about the Worland area such as schools, and anything else you can thing of?
thank you ahead of time for any info.

Scott

[NVDave]

Well, speaking as someone who has only driven through Worland several times, here's what little I can add for you:

Worland doesn't have a "cute" factor like Lander, Sheridan, possibly Cody do. Worland is a working farmer's town. There's nothing wrong with Worland; it isn't as tho you see the place is a run-down collection of hovels and shacks. It is just apparent that it is a working ag town, that's all.

As farm ground goes in Wyoming, the farms in Worland are far more reasonably priced than they are around a place like Sheridan. You cannot make a farm around Sheridan pencil; they've all been bid up to the moon by people who clearly know nothing about farming and who want the land only as development speculation or for their own private hay ground for their horses, or possibly a hunting tag.

[Kristynwy]

I have only been to Worland a couple times, however I think they get less moisture over on that side of the mountain? That would be one difference between Sheridan and also they homes are priced a little better over there as well. You get a little more for your money.
I don't know much about the school systems and neighborhoods, but there are probably some people on here that can give you a better idea of that side of the mountain
Best of luck to you..

[jkb826]

The one thing I noticed about Worland is that during the summer it is usually the hottest spot in the state. Very agricultural but does have the Pepsi plant there. I do know for me it would be one of the last places in Wyoming I would want to live. Just my opinion though. If you are looking for agricultural I would highly recommend Powell or Torrington over Worland.

[sunsprit]

Be sure the farm you're looking at as functional water availability.

We looked at a few farms up that way that had pivots and a "history" of some very good yields/acre ... but, in more recent times, had no/little ag water coming through. Two farms were in foreclosure from the lenders ... with debt totals far in excess of the asking price, and the seller absolutely unable to cover the shortage. So any "offers" on the place would require the lenders to "forgive" the shortage; they're the ones in control, not the seller.

[Losertarian]

Originally Posted by sunsprit

Be sure the farm you're looking at as functional water availability.

We looked at a few farms up that way that had pivots and a "history" of some very good yields/acre ... but, in more recent times, had no/little ag water coming through. Two farms were in foreclosure from the lenders ... with debt totals far in excess of the asking price, and the seller absolutely unable to cover the shortage. So any "offers" on the place would require the lenders to "forgive" the shortage; they're the ones in control, not the seller.

the farm my wife is looking at has city water. I am looking for something that my family and I can live in, and still enjoy being more self reliant living.

[sunsprit]

I'm assuming you mean "city water" for domestic useage.

What about the "farm" irrigation water? Or is this a "dryland" farm?

[NVDave]

Originally Posted by Losertarian

the farm my wife is looking at has city water. I am looking for something that my family and I can live in, and still enjoy being more self reliant living.

"City water" will be for the house's domestic water supply only. At best, you could water only a small garden with city water before the costs break you.

The crops will have to be irrigated in that area, unless you're planning on growing dryland grain (eg, winter wheat) or just planting it into crested wheatgrass and grazing a few head of cattle or such.

[GEORGIAINMT]

What is your definition of a "farm"? In the Worland area a farm is the means of income for farmers, meaning they grow fields full of particular plants, such as sugar beets, and sell them in huge quantities for their source of income. I know that a lot of people who aren't familiar with "farming" sometimes think of little "hobby farms" or places they can grow their own vegetables to be self sufficient as being a farm. To the original poster, you may want to specify what you mean by a farm!

As far as Worland goes, I grew up in Manderson, a tiny town 20 miles north of there, so I know quite a bit about the area. There isn't much there, but if you don't mind having just enough amenities to get by, then you might like it there. As for the schools, my brother has been a teacher/coach in a nearby town for 25 years and has been approached by the Worland schools to come coach there. He said he won't do it. In his experience there have been a lot of problems in Worland with juvenile delinquency in comparison to where he is at. That doesn't mean it's like it is in the inner cities, but putting it into relation to other Wyoming towns, his opinion is that there are quite a few problems in Worland. Keep in mind that this is just the opinion of one person and I'm sure that people in Worland will disagree. When I was growing up Worland seemed fine, but that was many years ago.

[ken_&_nikki]

Worland isn't your best bet for a Wyoming area to live in. I grew up in the Lovell area, and, yes, Worland has always been the "hot spot" weather-wize. I would like to suggest a bit of a compromise....a little known place a ways from Manderson, called Hyattville, where the river runs under a cliff and the population is about 60, last I knew. Paint Rock is gorgeous there!...and there seems to be less temperature and wind there.