The crime rate is low and pollution is minimal. Property and sales taxes are low and there is no state personal income tax. Much of Wyoming's economy is tied to the energy industry. With its vast deposits of low sulfur coal in demand, the state is the top coal producer in the nation. Oil and natural gas are also vital to Wyoming's economy.
Agriculture also plays an important role in Wyoming's economy.
Although crops such as wheat and sugar beets are grown here, cattle and sheep ranching represent the major component of the agricultural economy. Casper , a city of 50,000, is located in the central part of Wyoming. The city serves a large surrounding area by providing medical care, shopping, and financial services. The exceptional educational system includes one college, two senior high schools, four junior high schools, and approximately 30 elementary schools. There are more than 80 churches and one synagogue.