http://www.city-of-torrington.org 

Population: 5776

Torrington, Wyoming, was named early settler William G. Curtis after his hometown of Torrington, Conn. Today, Torrington,  WY, is a thriving community where you can enjoy a number of recreational activities.

When entering from the south, watch for the Torrington Depot, now a National Historic Place and home of the Homesteaders Museum. The building is a fine example of Union Pacific depot construction in the early 20th Century. Here visitors have the opportunity to take an intimate look at the development of eastern Wyoming as a primary agricultural area. Between Torrington and Guernsey, Wyo., travelers will follow the historic Oregon and Mormon Trails as they make their way along the North Platte River.

Torrington, Wyoming is the center of the region’s commercial activity.  The rural community has all the necessities of life, including doctors, dentists, optometrists and a 25-bed hospital. The city boasts one of the lowest costs of living in the state. Torrington, Wyo., has an industrial park of about 36 acres with utilities hooked-up. Burlington Northern and Santa Fe Railways and State Highways 85 and 26 serve Torrington.

The principal industry for Goshen County is agriculture. Sugar beets, potatoes, beans, corn, wheat and other grains, and alfalfa are all grown in the area. More than 20,000 cattle are raised and marketed in Goshen County, which makes it the leading beef producer in the state. Industry in Torrington WY includes a sugar plant where the locally grown sugar beets are processed, a composite lumber factory and an ethanol plant south of town that processes locally grown corn.

In addition, Torrington Wyoming has the largest cattle auction yard in the state and has several Holstein raisers in the county. The weather conditions in Goshen County are a major advantage to the dairy industry. The average daily temperature ranges from about 25 degrees Fahrenheit to 75 degrees Fahrenheit and the city has 317 sunny days a year, which contributes to maximum livestock productivity.

Eastern Wyoming College is a public community college with enrollment of 1,500 students and a student/faculty ratio of 11:1.  EWC is accredited by the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools, American Veterinary Medical Association and The American Welding Society. Associate degrees include business, computer science, agriculture, professional, education and vocational.  Eastern Wyoming College and the Community Training Center are available to train employees for the specific needs of an employer. 

Torrington's public schools are part of the Goshen County School District.