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Newcastle, WY

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Newcastle, WY

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Demographics

Predominantly WhiteSimpson's Diversity Index: 22
Population3,348
Foreign Born1.6%
Population Density1,307people per mi²
Median Age37.5 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
B+
Good

Above-average quality of iife. The area offers a reasonable cost of living, decent mobility, and a mix of neighborhood amenities.

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

61/100

39% below national average

A+

The Real Cost of Living in Newcastle, Wyoming

TierIndividualFamily (4)
Survival $11k$21k
Comfortable $34k$50k
Luxury $98k+$152k+
Elite (Top 5%) $116k+$179k+
Affordability Ratio

155%

The Hood Index™

A metric tracking the socioeconomic signals of the area.

A
Hood Index scan area
Luxury Lean82%
RisksNeutralGrowth
Premium
1
Positive
2
Poor
0
Negative
0

Limited data for this area

Groceries

0 within 10 miles

Gas

0 within 10 miles

Hospital

1 within 20 miles

1.2mi

Airport

DEN — Denver International

276.7mi

Post Office

USPS — Newcastle, WY

0.6mi

Critical Amenities

Country Clubs

1 private club within 10 miles.

Golf0 
Camping11Nearest 20.2 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
$77k+7.6%
2% above US avg
Est. Avg Net Worth
$718k
9% above US avg
College Educated
17.0%
51% below US avg
WFH
1.4%
90% below US avg
Homeownership
83.4%
28% above US avg
Median Home
$174k
38% below US avg

Crime

Overall Crime Grade
A
Very Safe

Lower crime rates than 89% of comparable U.S. locations.

Crime Rate
11.9
Incidents per 1,000 residents
5yr Trend
−10.7%
Overall crime change since 2020

Violent Crime

5yr−1.8%
Homicide
0.00 / 1k Residents100% below state avg
Robbery
0.00 / 1k Residents100% below state avg
Aggravated Assault
0.30 / 1k Residents75% below state avg

Property Crime

5yr−19.6%
Burglary
1.79 / 1k Residents35% above state avg
Larceny-Theft
8.05 / 1k Residents2% above state avg
Motor Vehicle Theft
0.90 / 1k Residents19% 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 Newcastle, 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 Season146 days194 frost-free
Annual Rainfall16.5"
Elevation4,285 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
A-
Resilient

Strong survivability profile. Good buffer from population centers, with manageable environmental and tactical risks.

Strategic Pillars

City Proximity
A+
Great1551 mi to nearest major city
Pop. Density
C-
Weak1,307/sq mi
Fallout Danger
A
Great2 within ~30 mi
Natural Disaster
A+
GreatInland Flooding, Cold Wave, Hail, Wildfire, Tornado
Border / Coast
A+
Greatborder 355 mi · coast 938 mi
FEMA Expected Loss$4.7M/yrfor the county

* Values derived from national, state, county, city and local statistics and may differ in a specific area. Last updated: 2026-04-21T10:55:21.000Z

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