1. Define the geographic coverage before setting a budget
The available Census record identifies Sheridan as a municipality in Sheridan County, Wyoming, with a 2020–2024 ACS five-year population estimate of 19,285 and a margin of error of 20. It should not be used to predict performance. For Local Service Ads, the useful question is narrower: which locations may your firm serve, and which locations should the profile actually communicate? A Sheridan firm may need to distinguish Sheridan from other places in Sheridan County and from matters it can handle elsewhere in Wyoming. The geographic boundary affects who should call, which inquiries need screening, and whether a lead is outside your preferred coverage.
Recommended approach
Bring a written service-area policy to the consultation. Identify Sheridan, Sheridan County, and any additional Wyoming locations your firm is prepared to serve, then separate those areas from locations you do not want to target.
