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Living conditions Western's employees work throughout the central and Western U.S. Below are living conditions for our duty locations.
Billings, Mont., is a progressive city of approximately 90,000 population, located in the south-central part of the State. The city has an excellent school system, including two 4-year colleges, transportation facilities, churches of most faiths, excellent clinics and hospitals. The summers and winters are average for the Upper Midwest. Excellent hunting, fishing, and recreational facilities are available in the area. Bismarck, N.D., is a progressive city of approximately 50,000. The city has an excellent school system, churches of most faiths, excellent clinics and hospitals, and shopping areas. Bismarck has daily air and bus service, but does not have a public transportation system. A junior college and a 4-year liberal arts college are located in Bismarck. Brush, Colo., has a population of 4,800 people. Brush is located 9 miles east of Fort Morgan and 76 miles northeast of Denver. School facilities are available from elementary through high school in Brush, with Fort Morgan Community College in nearby Fort Morgan. Major universities are located in Greeley, Fort Collins, and Boulder. Medical facilities are available locally, as well as churches of most major denomination. Nearby recreational facilities include the Jackson Lake State Recreation Area, Prewitt Reservoir, and Pawnee National Grasslands. Casper, Wyo., is centrally located in the state of Wyoming. Casper has a population of 50,000. Educational opportunities exist through the college level, with Casper College and a branch of the University of Wyoming at Casper. There are excellent medical facilities, with a 280 bed hospital at the Wyoming Medical Center. There are adequate shopping facilities; churches of most major denominations; and the Natrona County International Airport which is served by four airlines. Hunting, fishing, camping, boating, and skiing opportunities exist in the nearby recreational areas of Casper Mountain, Hogadon Ski Slopes, Medicine Bow National Forest, and Alcova Lake. Cheyenne, Wyo., has a population of 55,000. Cheyenne is located in the southeast corner of Wyoming, 10 miles north of the Colorado border. Available facilities include many shopping areas, schools through junior college, two hospitals, numerous clubs and service organizations, churches of many denominations, and a municipal airport. The University of Wyoming is located 45 miles east of Cheyenne. The Medicine Bow National Forest, Veudauwoo Recreation Area, and Crystal and Granite Reservoirs are less than one hour away and offer excellent camping, hunting, fishing, cross country skiing, boating, and water skiing. Cody, Wyo., is located 52 miles east of Yellowstone National Park. Cody has a population of 9,000. Available facilities include churches of many denominations; adequate shopping; good medical facilities; and schools through the high school level. Northwest College, located in Powell, Wyoming, is 20 miles west of Cody. With Yellowstone and the Shoshone National Forest nearby, there is excellent big game hunting, bird hunting, fishing, skiing, snowmobiling, and camping. Elverta, Calif., is within commuting distance of Sacramento, the capital of California, approximately 90 miles northeast of San Francisco, and two hours from the Sierra Nevada mountains and Lake Tahoe. Elverta is a small community, primarily rural residential and farming (most employees working at the maintenance facility live in the Sacramento area but not necessarily in Elverta itself). The area is relatively hot and dry in the summer; winter has rain and fog, but no snow, and temperatures rarely drop into the 20s. The moderate climate and two major rivers make outdoor activities—jogging, bicycling, fishing, sports—easy to pursue. Nearby colleges include the University of California at Davis; California State University, Sacramento; and four two-year community colleges, in addition to several private and business colleges. The six-county area surrounding Sacramento has a current population of approximately two million. Cultural, social, athletic, and religious activities are abundant and readily accessible. Folsom, Calif., is within commuting distance of Sacramento, the capital of California, approximately 90 miles northeast of San Francisco and two hours from the Sierra Nevadas and Lake Tahoe. The area is relatively hot and dry in the summer; winter has rain and fog, but no snow, and temperatures rarely drop into the 20s. The moderate climate, two major rivers and the proximity of Folsom Lake make outdoor activities-- jogging, bicycling, fishing, sports--easy to pursue. Nearby colleges include the University of California at Davis; California State University, Sacramento; and four two-year community colleges, in addition to several private and business colleges, many with programs designed specifically for working adults. The city of Folsom is relatively small, while the four-county area surrounding Sacramento has a population of approximately 1,312,000. Cultural, social, athletic and religious activities are abundant and readily accessible. Fort Peck, Mont., is an incorporated town of about 300 people located approximately 20 miles southeast of Glasgow, Mont. Fort Peck has a cafe, post office, seasonal hotel, a community church with services of three faiths. Excellent K-12 schools are located at both Nashua and Glasgow, with daily bus transportation available. Glasgow, with a population of 3,500, has good medical facilities and daily air and train service. Fort Peck is located near the Fort Peck Reservoir, the Missouri River Breaks and the Charles M. Russell National Wildlife Refuge and offers a full range of excellent outdoor recreational opportunities. These include water sports of all kinds, big game and bird hunting, fishing and camping. Fort Peck is at an elevation of 2,100 feet; average annual temperature is about 45 degrees, with monthly average ranging from about 20 degrees in January to about 74 degrees in August. Average annual rainfall is about 12 inches. Gering, Neb., is located in western Nebraska, adjacent to the city of Scottsbluff. The combined population of Gering and Scottsbluff is 20,000. Available facilities include churches of most major denominations and adequate shopping areas. School facilities through the community college level are available in the Gering/Scottsbluff area. There are nearby recreational opportunities in the form of fishing, boating, swimming and water skiing. Huron, S.D., has a population of approximately 13,000. Huron has churches of most denominations and in an excellent school system, including a 4-year college. Huron is located on a main railroad and coast-to-coast highway and has daily air service. The climate is semi-arid with an annual rainfall of approximately 18 inches. The summers and winters are average for the Midwest. Excellent bird and game hunting is available in the immediate vicinity. Lakewood, Colo., the fourth largest city in Colorado, is within commuting distance to Denver, the capital of Colorado, and near the foothills for the Rocky Mountains. The 2000 U.S. Census data reports that Lakewood has a population of 144,126 and an average annual household income of $48,109. Lakewood is approximately 75 miles from several popular ski resorts and is picturesque and ideal for outdoor recreation and sports such as cross-country and downhill skiing, tennis, hiking, biking, camping, hunting and fishing. The same breadth of choice is available in entertainment where the city boasts a professional football, basketball, baseball and hockey team as well as cultural presentations ranging from theater, ballet, symphony, jazz, and opera. Advanced educational opportunities are offered at several nearby schools such as the Colorado School of Mines, University of Denver, Metropolitan State College, University of Colorado at Denver, Community College of Denver, Red Rocks Community College and Warren Occupational Technical Center, which provide diverse offerings. Loveland, Colo., is 50 miles north of Denver and has a population of approximately 35,000. Loveland offers excellent shopping areas, four high schools, five junior highs, 18 elementary schools, churches of many denominations, a modern hospital, recreational facilities, and many clubs and organizations. At an elevation of 5,820 feet, Montrose, Colo., is a community of about 14,000 population in a scenic area of Western Colorado. Montrose's climate and recreational facilities are excellent. Adequate schools, churches, shopping facilities, and an excellent hospital are available. Olinda, Calif., is a small community located approximately 20 miles southwest of Redding, California, in the northern extreme of the Sacramento Valley. It is primarily a rural residential and farming area, with most lot sizes of one to two acres. Nearby towns of Anderson and Shasta City have populations of approximately 10,000; Redding has a population of about 85,000. Summer days are generally hot with low humidity; evenings are pleasantly cool. Winter temperatures rarely fall below freezing, although snow falls in the uplands and surrounding mountains. There are excellent recreational facilities nearby, and proximity to lakes, mountains and state parks. Fishing, hunting, camping, hiking, sailing, water and snow skiing are abundant within a 50-mile radius. Shasta County provides a comprehensive elementary and secondary educational program, and also supports a community college. Area schools consistently rate above state norms in student achievement. Philip, S.D., is a community of approximately 980 people with adequate shopping facilities, a good school system through high school, and seven churches. There are a hospital, a clinic, and a nursing home with one full-time doctor and one part-time doctor. Philip is located on two highways, is 17 miles from Interstate 90, and has bus service. The climate is semiarid with low humidity and an average annual rainfall of 17 inches. Winters are generally mild. There are good hunting and fishing in the area. Phoenix, Ariz., metropolitan area has a population of approximately 2 million, elevation 1,100 feet. Phoenix is located in the Valley of the Sun, so named because of the high percentage of beautiful sunshine year round. Summers are hot and dry with winters very mild and pleasant. Numerous colleges and universities, community colleges and trade schools are located within the Phoenix metropolitan area. Golf courses are also abundant throughout the area. Mountains are 1 to 1-1/2 hour drive north. The Grand Canyon, and Lake Powell boating and recreation areas can be reached in about 4 to 5 hours. Phoenix is surrounded by numerous recreation lakes for boating and fishing. Three snow ski resorts are within a 3 to 5 hour drive. Rapid City, S.D., is a town of approximately 44,000 people located in western South Dakota near the Black Hills. The school system in Rapid City is excellent. Colleges in the area include a business college, a school of nursing, and South Dakota School of Mines and Technology. Shopping facilities are excellent, there are churches of most denominations, and the medical facilities include two hospitals and eight clinics. Rapid City is located on three major highways and is served by two major railroads and three airlines. Temperature ranges from an average of 22 degrees in January to 73 degrees in July. Average rainfall is 17 inches per year. There are excellent recreational opportunities in the area including hunting, fishing, skiing, and other summer and winter sports available. Redding, Calif., is located in the northern extreme of the Sacramento Valley. Redding has a population of about 85,000, and is surrounded by smaller communities (population approx. 10,000), rural residential and farming. Summer days are generally hot with low humidity; evenings are pleasantly cool. Winter temperatures rarely fall below freezing, although snow falls in the uplands and surrounding mountains. There are excellent recreational facilities nearby, and proximity to lakes, mountains and state parks. Fishing, hunting, camping, hiking, sailing, water and snow skiing are abundant within a 50-mile radius. Shasta County provides a comprehensive elementary and secondary educational program, and also supports a community college. Area schools consistently rate above state norms in student achievement. At an elevation of 4,354 feet, Salt Lake City, Utah, has a population of approximately 602,000 in the immediate area. Salt Lake offers excellent shopping, education, religious, and medical facilities. Prices for food, clothing, etc., are comparable with other urban areas. Sidney, Neb., is located in Western Nebraska and has a population of 6,000. School facilities are available from elementary through the community college level, with Western Nebraska Community College located in Sidney. Medical facilities are available locally, as well as churches of many denominations and adequate shopping facilities. There are many recreational opportunities including hunting, fishing, boating, camping, water skiing, and cross country skiing. Thermopolis, Wyo., is home of the largest mineral hot springs and has a population of approximately 4,800. Thermopolis offers many shopping areas, schools through the high school level, medical facilities, and churches of many denominations. The mineral springs are used for recreational and therapeutic purposes. The nearby Hot Springs State Park, Big Horn River, Boysen Reservoir, and surrounding areas offer excellent hunting and fishing as well as a variety of other outdoor recreational opportunities. Tracy, Calif., is located approximately 61 miles east of San Francisco and 68 miles south of Sacramento, with a population of 73,000 within the city limits. Temperatures range from 34 degrees in January to 96 degrees in July. Winter has some rain and fog, but no snow. Tracy enjoys a peaceful, small-town atmosphere, as well as close proximity to the mountains, the ocean and major metropolitan areas. Recreation such as fishing and skiing are nearby as Tracy has immediate access to 1,000 miles of Delta waterways. Public and private schools are available; in addition, the area is served by San Joaquin Delta Community College and University of the Pacific, both located in nearby Stockton. Watertown, S.D., is located in northeastern South Dakota, with a population of 17,300. There are seven elementary, one junior high, one senior high, and three parochial schools and a vocational-technical school. Three colleges offer limited off-campus courses in Watertown, and the largest state college is located only 45 miles away. There is one hospital, 7 clinics, 35 physicians, and 17 dentists. Churches of most denominations are represented. Watertown is served by two railroads, one airline, four highways, and two bus lines. Summers and winters are average for the Midwest. The "Lake City of the Dakotas" provides good fishing, boating, and swimming. Wildlife, waterfowl, and game birds are abundant. For information on the following locations, please call the servicing personnel office listed.
Desert Southwest CSR—(602) 352-2771 CRSP Management Center—(801) 524-6373 Rocky Mountain CSR—(970) 490-7295 |
