Discover Casper, WY: Scores, Rankings, and Comparisons

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Casper is strongly conservative and has a Democratic representative in Congress

59,171

Casper Population6

47,190

Median Income5

4.3

Unemployment Rate17

Education

95
- Public schools rated 8+
  
  0
- Public schools rated 8+ (%)
  
  0 %
- High schools in top 25%
  
  0
- High schools in top 25% (%)
  
  0 %
- Top rated public high school22
  
  Kelly Walsh High School
- Top rated public high school (national rank)22
  
  7,150
Taxes

95
- City income tax
  
  0.0 % (for median earners)
- City income tax
  
  0.0 % (for high earners)
- State income tax16
  
  0.0 % (for median earners)
- State income tax16
  
  0.0 % (for high earners)
- City sales tax19
  
  1.0 %
- State sales tax19
  
  4.0 %
- Property tax21
  
  0.6 %
- Vehicle tax21
  
  1.8 %
Air Quality

86
- Unhealthy air quality
  
  0 days per year
- Unhealthy air quality for sensitive groups
  
  0 days per year
- High PM2.5 pollution12
  
  1 days per year
- High ozone12
  
  178 days per year
Safety

74
- Property crimes1
  
  2,754.7 per 100,000 residents
- Violent crimes1
  
  197.7 per 100,000 residents
Economy

60
- Income5
  
  $35,799
- Income (full-time)5
  
  $47,190
- Income ($100,000 or more)5
  
  9.2 %
- Income ($25,000 and less)5
  
  16.0 %
- Income growth (1-year)5
  
  1.9 %
- Income growth (10-year)5
  
  15.2 %
- Employment rate17
  
  95.7 %
- Employment rate (full-time)5
  
  48.2 %
- Employment rate growth (1-year)17
  
  -0.4 %
- Employment rate growth (10-year)17
  
  10.2 %
- Population growth (1-year)6
  
  0.0 %
- Population growth (10-year)6
  
  9.3 %
Climate

52
- Sunny days3
  
  67 days
- Rainy days10
  
  93 days
- Hot days10
  
  32 days
- Cold days10
  
  181 days
- Average humidity10
  
  55 %
- Average wind speed10
  
  12 mph
- Annual snowfall10
  
  77 inches
- Temperature in January10
  
  25 °F
- Temperature in July10
  
  71 °F
- Wildfire risk24
  
  Medium
- Hurricane risk24
  
  None
- Tornado risk24
  
  Low
- Earthquake risk24
  
  Medium
- Flood risk24
  
  Medium
Travel Connectivity

49
- Airports
  
  1
- Train stations
  
  0
Home Pricing

47
- Median home value4
  
  $211,781
- Median home value (sq ft)11
  
  $250
- Median rent price11
  
  $1,050
Diversity

37
- White or Middle Eastern6
  
  85.5 %
- Black6
  
  1.7 %
- Asian6
  
  0.6 %
- Hispanic6
  
  8.7 %
Attractions

36
- Restaurants7
  
  725.4 per 100,000 residents
- Bars9
  
  120.9 per 100,000 households
- Performing arts centers13
  
  25.0 per 100,000 households
- Museums15
  
  29.2 per 100,000 households
- Music venues18
  
  3
- Historical sites
  
  0
- Golf courses20
  
  6
- Wineries
  
  0
- Casinos23
  
  1
Local Transportation

27
- Walkability score8
  
  39
- Bikeability score
  
  0
- Transit score
  
  0
- Commute via public transit17
  
  0.3 %
- Commute via walking17
  
  1.5 %
- Commutes via driving solo17
  
  84.0 %
- Commute time (avg)17
  
  16.0 minutes
Internet Connectivity

22
- Access to 25+ mbps wired broadband25
  
  79.7 %
- Access to 100+ mbps broadband25
  
  69.2 %
- Average download speed25
  
  48 mpbs
- Households with broadband26
  
  82.3 %
Outdoor Activities

19
- Beaches
  
  0
- Parks14
  
  6
- Ski resorts
  
  1
Healthcare

5
- Hospitals (<50 miles)2
  
  3
- Hospital rating (avg)2
  
  2.0 / 5
- 5-star hospitals
  
  0
- 5-star hospitals (%)
  
  0 %
- 5-star hospital (nearest)
  
  141.5 miles from city center

Unlike most cities in the United States where the median age increased by an average of 1.0 years since 2010, the median age of Casper decreased by 0.4 years even though the fastest growing segment, 60- to 64-year olds, grew by 55%

Age

35.6

Median Age6

9.3

Population Growth Since 20106

Proportion of Population by Age Group vs. United States average6

Casper residents are mostly white and the city is slowly becoming less diverse as the white community has grown by 0.3% since 2010, while the Hispanic community, 2nd largest in the city, has grown by 26.1%

Race

84.1

Wyoming Population, White6

61.1

United States population, White6

Population Distribution by Race/Ethnicity6

Casper's high elevation of 5,118 feet leads to regularly cold weather, heavy snowfall, and strong winds, but relatively low humidity and little rainfall. The temperature drops to 32°F or below 181 days per year with 12 mph winds, 55% humidity, and 13 inches of annual rainfall

Weather

Chance of Rain10

Chance of Sunshine3

Average Temperature36

The average home value in Casper increased by 20% since 2010 which is 22% lower than the national average and 10% lower than the state average

Rent

1,050

Monthly Average11

Renters37

Average Home Value4

Casper is a very low tax location with no state or local income tax, sales tax 27% lower than the national average, and property tax 45% lower than the national average.

Other

0.61

Property Tax21

5.0

Sales Tax19

1.8

Vehicle Tax21

Effective Income Tax Rate at Various Income Levels (Married, Filing Jointly)38

Casper has a very high employment rate of 96% which is 2% higher than the national average. The largest employers are Wyoming Medical Center and True Drilling

Income

16.0

<$25,0005

9.2

$100,000+5

Distribution by Industry17

Casper is strongly conservative and has a Democratic representative in Congress

2016 Presidential Election Results39

Representatives

Mayor29	Charlie Powell Nonpartisan
House of Representative29	Liz Cheney Republican

The nearest 5-star hospital, Cheyenne Regional Medical Center, is 141.5 miles from the center of Casper, the nearest Veterans Affairs medical center, Sheridan VA Medical Center, is 137.0 miles away, and the nearest top-rated hospital for cancer care, Presbyterian-St. Luke's Medical Center, is 227.9 miles away

Medicare-Rated Hospitals (<50 Miles)2

Is Marijuana Legal?

Medical30	No
Decriminalized30	No

In Wyoming, 60.7% of adults live in a household with at least one gun, but gun ownership has marginally increased from 2000 when 58.6% of adults lived in households with guns

Gun Laws

Universal Background Checks31

Permit to Purchase Law31

Property Crimes and Violent Crimes per 100,000 Residents

#17	2019 Best Cities to Retire by WalletHub32

1	2018 Offenses Known to Law Enforcement \| FBI
2	Medicare-certified hospitals \| Medicare.gov
3	Sunshine - Average Percent of Possible
4	Zillow Housing Data
5	2018 Earnings in the Past 12 Months \| ACS 5-Year Estimates Data Profiles \| United States Census
6	2018 Demographic And Housing Estimates \| ACS 5-Year Estimates Data Profiles \| United States Census
7	Restaurants \| Yelp
8	2020 City & Neighborhood Scores \| Walk Score
9	Bars \| Yelp
10	Comparative Climatic Data \| National Centers for Environmental Information
11	United States Home Prices & Home Values
12	AirData \| United States Environmental Protection Agency
13	Performing Arts Centers \| Yelp
14	Parks \| Yelp
15	Museums \| Yelp
16	State Individual Income Tax Rates and Brackets for 2020 \| Tax Foundation
17	2018 Economic Characteristics \| ACS 5-Year Estimates Data Profiles \| United States Census
18	Music Venues \| Yelp
19	2020 State and Local Sales Tax Rates \| Tax Foundation
20	Golf Courses \| Yelp
21	2020 Property and Vehicle Taxes by State \| WalletHub
22	Best High Schools in the US \| U.S. News & World Report's
23	Casinos \| Yelp
24	Natural Center for Disaster Preparedness \| Columbia University
25	Internet Service Providers: Availability & Coverage \| Broadband Now
26	2018 Social Characteristics \| ACS 5-Year Estimates Data Profiles \| United States Census
27	Largest Cities of U.S. States \| Wikipedia
28	Zippia, The Career Expert
29	Who represents me \| Ballotpedia
30	State Policy \| Marijuana Policy Project
31	State-Level Estimates of Household Firearm Ownership \| The RAND Corporation
32	2019 Best Cities to Retire \| WalletHub
33	2010 Demographic And Housing Estimates \| ACS 5-Year Estimates Data Profiles \| United States Census
34	Elevations and Distances \| U.S. Geological Survey Publications Repository
35	Normal Precipitation, Inches
36	Normal Daily Minimum Temperature, °F
37	2018 Selected Housing Characteristics \| ACS 5-Year Estimates Data Profiles \| United States Census
38	Federal Income Tax Calculator \| smartasset
39	2016 Presidential Election Results \| Politico

Casper, WY

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