Cody

Trip planning at a glance

Peak season

June-August rises sharply with Yellowstone traffic and Stampede week

Nearest airport

Yellowstone Regional Airport (COD), 3 mi from downtown

Highlights

• Buffalo Bill Center of the West (five museums)
• Cody Nite Rodeo (nightly, June-August)
• Old Trail Town
• Buffalo Bill Dam and Reservoir
• Yellowstone National Park East Entrance (about 52 mi)
• Shoshone River scenic drives and rafting
• Heart Mountain Interpretive Center
• Irma Hotel and Sheridan Ave
• Chief Joseph Scenic Byway

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Country

United States

State / province

Wyoming

Population

10,377

Metro area

31,171

Area

27 km²

Density

383 / km²

Elevation

1544 m

Founded

1896 settled; 1901 incorporated

Currency

USD

Local time

6:38 pm UTC-06:00

Power

Type A/B, 120V 60Hz

Drives on the

Right

Visitor info

codyyellowstone.org

Known as

Rodeo Capital of the World; Buffalo Bill's town; East Gateway to Yellowstone

Languages

English; small Spanish-speaking population

Airports

Yellowstone Regional Airport (COD), in Cody, about 3 mi from downtown, seasonal and limited airline service (Denver and Salt Lake City connections; check current carriers); Billings Logan (BIL) about 105 mi/1.75 hr; Bozeman (BZN) about 190 mi; Jackson Hole (JAC) about 165 mi via Yellowstone (seasonal road)

Tipping

Restaurants 18-20% for table service; bars $1-2 per drink; rideshare/taxi 10-15%; hotel housekeeping $2-5 per night; rodeo and trail-ride guides, outfitters and rafting guides 15-20%; hotel porters $1-2 per bag

Last verified September 25, 2026 · Source: Research spreadsheet · Editorial · Report outdated information

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Where to base yourself

• Downtown Sheridan Avenue for walkability to Irma Hotel and dining
• West Cody Strip for motel and lodge access to Yellowstone
• lodges and dude ranches along the North Fork Shoshone toward the park. Tiers: budget motels
• mid-range chains and historic inns
• luxury lodges and guest ranches

Suburbs and neighboring towns

Powell (25 mi; car); Meeteetse (30 mi; car); Ralston (20 mi; car); Clark (30 mi; car); Park County (5 mi; car)

These are estimates from typical prices, not quotes. Real costs vary with season, events, booking time and your own habits; taxes and fees are approximate.

Cost of living index

95 (national average = 100)

Typical 1-bedroom rent

$1,025 a month

Median home price

$378,500

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• Downtown Sheridan Avenue for walkability to Irma Hotel and dining
• West Cody Strip for motel and lodge access to Yellowstone
• lodges and dude ranches along the North Fork Shoshone toward the park. Tiers: budget motels
• mid-range chains and historic inns
• luxury lodges and guest ranches

• Buffalo Bill Center of the West (five museums)
• Cody Nite Rodeo (nightly, June-August)
• Old Trail Town
• Buffalo Bill Dam and Reservoir
• Yellowstone National Park East Entrance (about 52 mi)
• Shoshone River scenic drives and rafting
• Heart Mountain Interpretive Center
• Irma Hotel and Sheridan Ave
• Chief Joseph Scenic Byway

Known for: Mountains & hikingNational & state parksLakes & riversMuseums & galleries

See what’s on: events and festivals

Every year

• Cody Stampede Rodeo (July 1-4)
• Cody Nite Rodeo (June-August nightly)
• Plains Indian Powwow (June)
• Yellowstone Film Festival (October)
• Rendezvous Royale art festival (September)
• Park County Fair (August)
• Taste of Park County (October)

Official events calendar ↗

Safety overview

Violent crime about 164 per 100k (2024, NeighborhoodScout/FBI-based, small number of incidents); property crime about 760 per 100k. Visitor risks: grizzly and black bears in surrounding backcountry (carry bear spray, follow park rules), bison and elk on roads, altitude (5,000 ft town; Yellowstone passes much higher), sudden weather, winter driving with closures on the Chief Joseph and Beartooth passes, summer wildfire smoke, strong wind. Hospital: West Park Hospital

Local notes

Specific places where extra care is worthwhile, especially at night. Most visits are trouble-free.

No areas of note that need to be avoided; Cody is a small, low-crime town. Situations calling for caution: wildlife encounters on roads and trails, and driving mountain highways in winter

Health

Official visitor information

codyyellowstone.org

Last verified September 25, 2026 · Source: Research spreadsheet · Editorial · Report outdated information

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Suggested city pairs

• Cody → Billings 1 h 45 min by car
• Cody → Bozeman 3 h by car
• Cody → Idaho Falls 3 h 53 min by car
• Cody → Casper 4 h 12 min by car

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