The Town FilesCasper, Wyoming
City in Natrona County · population 59,038 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $260,400
- Household income
- $70,218
- Jan low / Jul high
- 17° / 88°
- Snow a year
- 82 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 13
- Median age
- 37.3
Casper is a city of 59,038 people in Natrona County, Wyoming. The median home is worth $260,400, close to the typical Wyoming town ($270,400). It ranks more vibrant than 97% of Wyoming towns, more walkable than 92% of Wyoming towns, hipper than 79% of Wyoming towns.
How Casper ranks
Percentile among Wyoming towns with at least 500 people on The Town Files lifestyle rankings. 50 is typical for the state; 90 means better than 90% of Wyoming towns.
Homes and cost of living
The median home in Casper is worth $260,400, close to the typical Wyoming town ($270,400). Homes cost about 3.7 times the median household income of $70,218, which is more affordable than 50% of Wyoming towns. Median rent is $1,009 a month. 69.8% of households own their home.
| Housing | Casper | Typical Wyoming town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $260,400 | $270,400 |
| Median rent | $1,009 | $902 |
| Median household income | $70,218 | $69,545 |
| Home value ÷ income | 3.7× | 3.7× |
| Homeownership | 69.8% | 73.2% |
| Median year built | 1975 | 1980 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 0.8% | — |
Who lives in Casper
| People | Casper | Typical Wyoming town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 37.3 | 39.7 |
| Age 65 and over | 17.0% | 18.2% |
| Under 18 | 24.2% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 30.5% | 24.8% |
| Below the poverty line | 10.8% | 9.8% |
| Veterans | 7.9% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 2.1% | — |
| Work from home | 10.5% | 6.2% |
| Average commute | 17.0 min | 17.0 min |
| Homes with broadband | 92.4% | 89.6% |
Weather in Casper
July highs average 88.3°F and January lows 16.5°F. About 13.4 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 81.7 inches of snow (typical Wyoming town: 55.7 in). Expect about 36 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 163 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
13 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Casper since 1950, compared with 4 for the typical Wyoming town. 1 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an F2, struck on May 29, 1971 about 8.2 miles from the town center. The most recent was on August 23, 2019.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 45 times; the largest was 2.75 inches on June 23, 1974.
Severe weather in Natrona County since 1996
Natrona County has been included in 8 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for fire, flood, biological.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| September 11, 2023 | Flood | DR-4739: Flooding |
| April 11, 2020 | Biological | DR-4535: Covid-19 Pandemic |
| March 13, 2020 | Biological | EM-3479: Covid-19 |
| October 11, 2015 | Fire | FM-5115: Station Fire |
| September 9, 2012 | Fire | FM-5014: Sheep Herder Hill Fire Complex |
Jobs and pay in Natrona County
Natrona County had 40,029 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $61,394 a year. Unemployment was 3.2% in 2023; in Casper itself the ACS puts it at 4.1%.
Public schools in Casper
26 public schools with 12,334 students, about 14.6 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kelly Walsh High School | 9-12 | 2,073 | 16.5 |
| Natrona County High School | 9-12 | 1,727 | 15.1 |
| C Y Middle School | 6-8 | 776 | 14.4 |
| Centennial Middle School | 6-8 | 767 | 15.3 |
| Dean Morgan Middle School | 6-8 | 616 | 12.6 |
| Casper Classical Academy | 6-9 | 510 | 14.6 |
| Lincoln Elementary School | PK-5 | 447 | 13.5 |
| Summit Elementary School | K-5 | 436 | 16.1 |
| Verda James Elementary | K-5 | 435 | 16.1 |
| Paradise Valley Elementary | K-5 | 381 | 14.1 |
| Ft. Caspar Academy | K-5 | 379 | 13.5 |
| Cottonwood Elementary | PK-5 | 376 | 13.9 |
Towns near Casper
- Mills, WY3.6 mi · 4,034 people · home $174,400
- Evansville, WY3.6 mi · 2,746 people · home $240,700
- Bar Nunn, WY5.7 mi · 2,981 people · home $297,300
Casper questions
Is Casper, Wyoming a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Casper scores better for retirees than 25% of Wyoming towns and quieter than 8%. 17.0% of residents are 65 or older (median age 37.3).
How much does a house cost in Casper?
The median owner-occupied home in Casper is valued at $260,400 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $70,218, so homes cost about 3.7 times income. Median rent is $1,009 a month.
What is the weather like in Casper?
July highs average 88.3°F and January lows 16.5°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 13.4 inches of precipitation a year and 81.7 inches of snow.
Does Casper get tornadoes?
13 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Casper since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was a F2 on May 29, 1971. The typical Wyoming town has had 4.
- U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024)
- U.S. Census Bureau, 2020 Census and 2025 Gazetteer (2020 / 2025)
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020)
- NOAA NCEI Storm Events Database (1950–2026)
- FEMA OpenFEMA Disaster Declarations (this product uses the FEMA OpenFEMA API but is not endorsed by FEMA) (1953–2026)
- NCES Common Core of Data (2023–24)
- BLS Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages; USDA ERS county unemployment (BLS LAUS) (2000–2024)
- The Town Files lifestyle rankings, built from federal demographic, school, crime and housing data (2025)