Wheatland, WY Homes for Rent

Wheatland is in a valley at the base of the Laramie Mountains, within the shadow of Laramie Peak. "It's just a part of rural America with farming and rodeos. What Wyoming stands for," says Pat Hollingsworth, the owner of Western Sky's Family Diner. She's lived here for nearly 30 years and says the town's been consistent. "It's pretty much stayed how everyone wants it: small." Wheatland's name comes from its earliest days, when a late 19th-century irrigation project transformed its desert-like landscape into farmland particularly known for, yes, wheat production. Today, Wheatland is within the largest privately financed irrigation district in the United States, and a coal-powered plant provides its energy. Corner churches, "slow down, we love our children" signs, and family-friendly parks speak to Wheatland's neighborliness. The town also hosts various festivals and activities throughout the year. Close to downtown, ranch styles and minimal traditional cottages dotted by Tudor Revivals and American Foursquare are on small, verdant lots. Some date back to Wheatland's earliest days. On the outskirts, properties can be on over 40 acres, custom-built for hobby farming. Wheatland also