Area Benefits
Scenic & Friendly

Sundance offers the perfect balance of small-town Wyoming living, outdoor recreation, business opportunity and access to regional markets throughout northeast Wyoming and the Black Hills region.

Map of Sundance Wyoming region

Located in a scenic region of northeast Wyoming, Sundance provides a quiet and welcoming lifestyle while remaining connected to major transportation routes, regional airports and growing economic opportunities. Within a 70-mile radius of Sundance, more than 200,000 people live and work throughout the Black Hills region and the Powder River Basin energy corridor near Gillette, Wyoming.

 

1. Transportation Access

Sundance is located along Interstate 90, a major east-west transportation corridor connecting the Pacific Northwest to the Midwest. The interstate provides convenient access to regional and national markets.

Sundance is also within driving distance of two regional airports:

  • Rapid City Regional Airport – approximately 90 minutes away with direct flights to cities including Chicago, Minneapolis, Denver, Dallas and Salt Lake City. Allegiant Airlines also offers service to Mesa/Phoenix and Las Vegas.
  • Gillette-Campbell County Airport – approximately 60 minutes away with direct flights to Denver and Salt Lake City, plus free parking.

2. Reliable and Affordable Energy

Sundance is served by Powder River Energy, providing reliable and affordable electricity generated less than 80 miles away. The local generation facility is located near the fuel source, helping ensure consistent energy availability and long-term stability.

Typical electric rates average around $0.08 per kWh.


3. Education Opportunities

The Sundance K–12 school system offers small class sizes and a strong focus on individual student attention. Graduation rates consistently exceed 95%, and the community continues to invest in modern educational facilities, including a new elementary school and football field completed in recent years.

Additional educational opportunities are available through the Wyoming Community College system. Black Hills State University in Spearfish, South Dakota is also located only about 30 minutes east of Sundance along Interstate 90.


4. Low Taxes

Wyoming residents benefit from one of the lowest personal tax burdens in the United States. Wyoming has:

  • No state income tax
  • Low property taxes
  • Local sales tax of only 6% in Crook County

A typical $250,000 home in Sundance may pay approximately $1,700 annually in property taxes.


5. Outdoor Recreation and Quality of Life

Sundance is located adjacent to the Bearlodge District of the Black Hills National Forest, offering access to more than 250 square miles of public land and outdoor recreation opportunities.

Popular activities include:

  • Camping
  • Fishing
  • Hiking
  • ATV and 4-wheel trails
  • Cross-country skiing
  • Snowmobiling

Nearby attractions also include Keyhole Reservoir for boating and water recreation, along with Sand Creek, a Blue Ribbon trout stream known for fishing and tubing opportunities.

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