Lander, Wyoming

About Lander

Lander, WY is a close-knit town located in central Wyoming, home to 7,451 residents as of the latest Census estimates.

Officially, Lander is an incorporated city with its own municipal government. The community covers 4.71 square miles, giving it a balanced suburban layout with room to breathe at roughly 1,582 residents per square mile.

📰 Lander News Today

• Crews reach 30% containment on 16,000-acre Weiser Knoll Fire Oil City News · Aug 12
• Fremont County voting center locations, 2026 Primary Election day info County 10 · Aug 17
• Victoria Madeline Enos Obituary (1958 - 2026) - Lander, WY - County 10 Legacy obituary · Aug 17
• UPDATE: Fire Near Lander At 16,530 Acres And 0% Contained, Prompts Evacuations Cowboy State Daily · Aug 11
• This Mountain Town Is an Affordable Alternative to Jackson Hole—With Rugged Charm, Wild Horses, and a 130-year-old Rodeo Travel + Leisure · Jul 11

Live headlines via Google News — updates through the day.

What Makes Lander Unique

• A top-25 city in Wyoming by population (#13 of 99 incorporated places).
• The only place in America named Lander — a truly one-of-a-kind name among 32,000+ US communities.
• Home to 1.8% of Wyoming's city-dwelling population.

Why People Love It Here

• The sweet spot: real amenities without big-city congestion.
• Local businesses and schools anchored by a stable resident base of 7,451.
• Well connected: 3+ neighboring communities within 12 miles.

🍽️ Where to Eat in Lander

• Whitebark Cafe — coffee shop (café)
• Cowfish
• Gannett Grill
• Lander Bake Shop (café)
• The Middle Fork — american
• The Oxbow

Local spots mapped by the OpenStreetMap community.

🎡 Fun Things to Do

• The Lander Pioneer Museum · Museum
• The Sinks · Attraction

Attractions mapped by the OpenStreetMap community.

🏞️ Parks & Outdoors in Lander

• Sinks Canyon State Park reviews ★
• Bike Skills Park reviews ★
• Centennial Park reviews ★
• Fort McGraw reviews ★
• Garden · Garden reviews ★
• Lander Bike Park reviews ★
• Popo Agie Park reviews ★
• Veterans Memorial reviews ★

Parks mapped by the OpenStreetMap community · "reviews" opens each park's live Google reviews.

🏫 Schools in Lander

• Baldwin Creek Elementary
• Gannett Peak Elementary
• Lander Middle School
• Lander Valley High School
• Pathfinder High School
• Sunrise School

Public schools, U.S. Dept. of Education (NCES) 2023–24 directory.

⚡ Quick Facts

🗺️ Map of Lander

🏘️ Nearby Communities