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Casper.
About
Life in Casper
If you're considering Casper, understand upfront that you're moving to a genuine energy industry town with real economic roots in oil, coal, and increasingly wind power—not a place trading on nostalgia. That said, the fundamentals are solid: unemployment sits at 3.4%, median household income is around $70,000, and median home values hover near $260,000 with rent averaging $1,009 monthly, making it genuinely affordable by modern standards. The job market remains fairly stable given the region's diversified energy sector, though your career options will depend heavily on whether you work in energy, healthcare, education, or local business.
Casper at a Glance
Population, income, housing and more
Median Age
37.3 yrs
Poverty Rate
10.8%
Foreign-Born
2.1%
Broadband Internet
92.4%
of households
Population Growth
-0.6%
recent change · Census Bureau
Median household income
Demographics2.1% foreign-born, most often from Mexico
Who lives in Casper: race and ethnicity, ages, households, languages and countries of origin
In Casper, the largest foreign-born group is from Mexico (29.4%), and 2.9% of residents speak Spanish at home.
Under 18
24.2%
of residents
65 and Older
17.0%
of residents
Households with Kids
27.7%
anyone under 18
Living Alone
36.0%
of households
Married Couples
42.0%
of households
Avg Household Size
2.26
people
Race & Ethnicity
Hispanic or Latino of any race; other groups are non-Hispanic
Top countries of origin (foreign-born)
Languages Spoken at Home
Cost of Livingrent about average for WY
Rent, home values, and income in Casper
In Casper, home values are 16% below the WY average.
Median rent (per month)
Median home value
Rent Burdened
43.7%
spending 30%+ of income on rent
Severely Rent Burdened
19.3%
spending 50%+
Cost of Living Index
93.8
metro area (BEA) · US avg = 100
Median Property Tax
$1,631
per year, owner-occupied homes
Homeowners
69.8%
of occupied homes are owned
Typical Home Built
1975
median year built
Vacant Homes
7.9%
of housing units
Home Value Trend
Latest: $310,650 (September 2026)
Jobs & Economyunemployment about average for WY
Unemployment in Casper
Unemployment in Casper is close to the WY average.
Unemployment rate
City-level rate · BLS annual average
Unemployment Rate — 10 Year Trend
City-level (BLS) · Annual averages
What Casper Residents Do for Work · share of employed residents by industry
City residents, wherever they work
Commute17 min avg
How Casper residents get to work, and the nearest airports
In Casper, most residents drive alone to work (78%), and 90% get there in under 30 minutes.
How People Get to Work
Commute Time Distribution
Nearest airports · with airline service
- 8 mi
Casper-Natrona County International Airport (CPR)
Regional airport · few flights103k passengers boarded in 2025
Straight-line distance. Size is the FAA’s hub category, based on passenger traffic: regional airports may have only a few flights a day.
Safetyabout average for violent crime
Crime rates for 2025
Violent crime in Casper is close to the national average.
Violent Crime Rate
320.3
per 100,000 residents
About average (329 national, 2025)
Property Crime Rate
1,834.8
per 100,000 residents
Above average (1,552 national, 2025)
Casper Police Department
Natural DisastersHigh Wind most common — 33 events in 2025
Natural hazard risk, storms and earthquakes
FEMA National Risk Index
Relatively Low
68.9 / 100
Compares expected losses from natural hazards, social vulnerability and community resilience against every US county (higher = more risk).
Natrona County, county-wide · FEMA NRI December 2025
In Natrona County, which includes Casper, the most common type is high wind, with 33 recorded events in 2025.
Most common events:
Storm events by year
| Year | Events | Top Type | Property Damage |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 33 | High Wind | None reported |
| 2024 | 25 | High Wind | $100,000 |
| 2023 | 37 | High Wind | $3.0M |
| 2022 | 24 | High Wind | $25,000 |
| 2021 | 31 | High Wind | $50,000 |
| 2020 | 36 | High Wind | None reported |
| 2019 | 24 | Winter Storm | None reported |
| 2018 | 32 | High Wind | $1,000 |
Property damage is the National Weather Service's estimate filed with each event. “None reported” means the events were logged with $0 damage; “Not estimated” means no estimate was filed. Storms covering several counties aren't counted here, since NOAA doesn't split their damage by county.
131 earthquakes of magnitude 2.5+ within 100 miles in the past year
Natrona County, county-wide
Air Quality42 median AQI — Good
Days by air quality category (2025)
Air quality in Natrona County, which includes Casper, is typically good — 315 good-air days per year.
Median AQI
42
Good Days
315
per year
Moderate Days
50
per year
Unhealthy Days
0
per year
Natrona County, county-wide
Climate85°F summers, 17°F winters
30-year climate averages (1991–2020) — monthly temperatures and precipitation
Casper has warm summers (avg high 85°F) and very cold winters (avg low 17°F).
Spring (Mar–May)
58°/32°F
avg high / low
Summer (Jun–Aug)
85°/54°F
avg high / low
Fall (Sep–Nov)
61°/34°F
avg high / low
Winter (Dec–Feb)
39°/17°F
avg high / low
Annual Precipitation
13.4"
Annual Snowfall
81.7"
Hot Days/Year
36
days above 90°F
Freeze Days/Year
163
days below 32°F
Rainy Days/Year
72
Average month
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| Month | High | Low | Precip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 38°F | 17°F | 0.44" |
| Feb | 40°F | 18°F | 0.63" |
| Mar | 49°F | 25°F | 0.97" |
| Apr | 57°F | 31°F | 1.47" |
| May | 67°F | 41°F | 2.74" |
| Jun | 79°F | 50°F | 1.55" |
| Jul | 88°F | 56°F | 1.21" |
| Aug | 87°F | 55°F | 1.02" |
| Sep | 76°F | 44°F | 1.05" |
| Oct | 61°F | 33°F | 1.25" |
| Nov | 48°F | 25°F | 0.45" |
| Dec | 38°F | 17°F | 0.65" |
Healthcare3 hospitals, avg 2.0/5
Hospitals, ratings, and health insurance in Casper
Casper has 3 hospitals, averaging 2.0 out of 5 on CMS's quality rating — below-average care.
Hospitals
3
within city limits
Uninsured
10.9%
of residents
Avg Hospital Rating
2.0 / 5
Banner Wyoming Medical Center
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available
Summit Medical Center
Acute Care Hospitals
Wyoming Behavioral Institute
Psychiatric
Adult Health · vs. the typical US place
Share of adults. Modeled estimates, not counted cases. “US” = the typical US place.
Medicare-certified hospitals only. Doesn’t include clinics, urgent care, or freestanding ERs.
Education14.7:1 student/teacher ratio
Schools and degree attainment in Casper
Casper's student/teacher ratio is 14.7:1 (lower than the national average of 16:1), and 30.5% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Public Schools
23
within city limits
Private Schools
6
within city limits
College Degree Rate
30.5%
adults 25+ with bachelor's or higher
Student/Teacher Ratio
14.7:1
National avg 16:1
Schools located within city limits (2023) — school-level metrics change slowly year to year
Colleges & Universities in Casper
Public · 2-year · 2,204 students · in-state tuition $4,410 · 43% graduate · median earnings $45,129 (10 yrs after entry)
Degree-granting colleges with 100+ students, placed by campus location (main campuses only — branch campuses are reported under their parent school)
Parks & Recreation
Nearby national parks, recreation areas and public libraries for Casper
Nearby National Parks & Recreation Areas
Public Libraries in Casper
Natrona County Public Library
307 East 2nd, Casper
Cities Near Casper
The closest cities within 60 miles
No other cities we cover are within 60 miles of Casper.
Planning a move to Casper?
Read our full moving guide — what it's really like to live here.
Casper FAQ
Is Casper, Wyoming affordable?⌄
Casper's median rent is $1,009/month, which is below the national average, making it relatively affordable. The median household income is $70,218/year. Median home value is $260,400.
Is Casper, Wyoming safe?⌄
Casper's violent crime rate was 320 per 100,000 residents in 2025, which is close to the national average of 329/100k that year. Property crime rate is 1835 per 100,000. As with any city, crime rates vary by neighborhood.
What is the job market like in Casper, Wyoming?⌄
Casper has an unemployment rate of 3.4%, which is solid, slightly below the national average of 4.3%.
What is the cost of living in Casper, Wyoming?⌄
The cost of living in Casper is primarily driven by housing. Median rent is $1,009/month and median household income is $70,218/year. The median home value is $260,400. About 44% of renters spend more than 30% of their income on housing.
How is the commute in Casper, Wyoming?⌄
The average commute in Casper is 17 minutes, which is shorter than average compared to the national average of 26 minutes.
Data from the US Census Bureau, BLS, FBI, NOAA, EPA, Zillow Research and other public sources. Where our data comes from