Jobs & Economy in Cody
Cody's economy runs substantially on tourism -- Western heritage, rodeo, and Yellowstone-gateway visitor spending.
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Learn moreRodeo and Western-heritage tourism
Cody is self-styled the 'Rodeo Capital of the World,' home to the Cody Nite Rodeo (the longest-running nightly rodeo in the United States) and the Buffalo Bill Center of the West museum complex.
A real Yellowstone-gateway economy
Cody sits roughly 50 miles from Yellowstone National Park's East Entrance, driving real, current visitor traffic and tourism-sector employment.
A smaller ranching and services base
Beyond tourism, Cody carries a smaller, real base of ranching, healthcare, and local services -- this pass's research budget did not develop a standalone unemployment figure this record trusts as a citation.
Key takeaways
- Cody's economy runs substantially on Western-heritage and Yellowstone-gateway tourism.
- The Cody Nite Rodeo and Buffalo Bill Center of the West anchor the tourism identity.
- A smaller ranching, healthcare, and services base rounds out the local economy.
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