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Casper, WY

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Casper, WY

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Demographics

Predominantly WhiteSimpson's Diversity Index: 26
Population58,754
Foreign Born0.8%
Population Density2,207people per mi²
Median Age37.0 yrs
Demographics Trajectory
StableSince 2010, this city has held a relatively stable population and racial composition.
Current Race / Ethnicity Breakdown
Population Trends

Quality of Life

Overall Quality Of Life
A-
Great

A high quality of life with strong walkability, manageable living costs, healthy neighborhood signals, and solid amenity access.

Quality of Life blends cost of living, nearby amenities, socioeconomic signals, and neighborhood character. City-level scores represent the whole municipality; individual neighborhoods can differ.

Cost of Living

85/100

15% below national average

A+

The Real Cost of Living in Casper, Wyoming

TierIndividualFamily (4)
Survival $15k$29k
Comfortable $49k$72k
Luxury $125k+$194k+
Elite (Top 5%) $152k+$235k+
Affordability Ratio

97%

The Hood Index™

A metric tracking the socioeconomic signals of the area.

A+
Hood Index scan area
Luxury Lean93%
RisksNeutralGrowth
Premium
27
Positive
11
Poor
1
Negative
1

Groceries

5 within 10 miles

1mi

Gas

18 within 10 miles

0.8mi

Hospital

4 within 20 miles

0.7mi

Airport

DEN — Denver International

222.9mi

Post Office

USPS — Casper, WY

2.2mi

Critical Amenities

Golf2Nearest 1 mi
Camping1Nearest 7.4 mi
Marina0 
Winery0 
Ice Rink0 
Gun Range0 

Affluence Level

Overall Affluence Grade
C
Average

A middle-class area roughly in line with national averages across income, home values, education, and employment.

Median HHI
$69k
8% below US avg
Est. Avg Net Worth
$670k
2% above US avg
College Educated
30.0%
14% below US avg
WFH
9.5%
34% below US avg
Homeownership
70.3%
7% above US avg
Median Home
$251k
11% below US avg

Crime

Overall Crime Grade
B
Safe

Generally safer than 63% of comparable U.S. locations.

Crime Rate
21.4
Incidents per 1,000 residents
5yr Trend
−9.7%
Overall crime change since 2020

Violent Crime

5yr−1.6%
Homicide
0.02 / 1k Residents37% below state avg
Robbery
0.12 / 1k Residents40% above state avg
Aggravated Assault
2.50 / 1k Residents107% above state avg

Property Crime

5yr−17.8%
Burglary
2.30 / 1k Residents73% above state avg
Larceny-Theft
14.74 / 1k Residents86% above state avg
Motor Vehicle Theft
0.99 / 1k Residents31% above state avg
Source: FBI Crime Data · 2025

Political Climate

Cook PVI: R+23Solidly Conservative

District shown is the primary district for this city’s centroid. Cities may span multiple districts.

Presidential Voting Trends for Casper, Wyoming
Dem Rep
20%30%40%50%60%70%80%2000200420082012201620202024

Inherited from parent state — no local data available.

Personal Sovereignty

Personal Sovereignty measures your capacity for self-reliance and independence with minimal government friction. Higher scores mean fewer barriers between you and the way you want to live... but it assumes you have the space you need and good neighbors.

Overall Sovereignty Grade
B
Self-Reliant

Viable for self-reliance. Generally workable, though some barriers may limit total independence.

State Policy

Tax Burden
A-
Good7.5% of income
Property Rights
B
GoodIJ Grade B
Firearm Rights
B
GoodFPC Grade B
Homeschooling
A+
GreatNo notice required

Energy independence: Net exporter (800% of energy produced in-state)

Personal Liberty

Raw Milk
A+
Fully OpenRetail sales legal
Gambling Laws
D+
RestrictedTribal · Poker · Betting
Marijuana Laws
F
ProhibitedIllegal

Homesteading

Growing Season145 days201 frost-free
Annual Rainfall13.8"
Elevation5,154 ft

Strategic Assessment

Strategic Assessment grades tactical survivability using Joel Skousen's Strategic Relocation framework. Major population centers, blast zones, natural disasters, and border exposure all drive risk — lower exposure means a more defensible position in a crisis.

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Overall Strategic Grade
B+
Defensible

Workable tactical position. Some exposure to population density or targets, but generally defensible in a crisis.

Strategic Pillars

City Proximity
A+
Great1661 mi to nearest major city
Pop. Density
D-
Poor2,207/sq mi
Fallout Danger
A+
Great0 within ~30 mi
Natural Disaster
D
PoorInland Flooding, Cold Wave, Wildfire, Earthquake, Winter Weather
Border / Coast
A+
Greatborder 425 mi · coast 863 mi
FEMA Expected Loss$32.6M/yrfor the county

* Values derived from national, state, county, city and local statistics and may differ in a specific area. Last updated: 2026-04-21T11:39:22.000Z

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