Casper

Casper, Wyoming Overview

Casper scores 59.0/100 overall (B+), ranking #14 of 20 cities in Wyoming — below the state composite of 69.4. Outdoor Access is the city’s relative strength at 96/100, while Livability lags at 44/100.

Income & Employment in Casper

The median household income in Casper is $69,171, 4% below the statewide median of $71,847. The local unemployment rate of 3.2% is lower than the state’s 3.5%. Population grew 0.1% recently.

Safety in Casper

Casper’s violent crime rate of 261.3 per 100,000 runs above the Wyoming average of 203. The property crime rate is 2599.3 per 100,000.

Cost of Living in Casper

Casper has a cost of living index of 91.8 (where 100 equals the national average), slightly below the national benchmark. The median home value is $250,700. Median monthly rent is $964. Renters spend 16.7% of income on rent, well within the 30% affordability guideline.

Health & Wellness in Casper

The adult obesity rate in Casper is 36.6%, above the national average and a factor in the city’s health profile. The diabetes prevalence rate is 11%. Residents report an average of 16.9 poor mental health days per month, above the typical range. Wyoming ranks #27 nationally for overall health.

Education & Schools in Casper

Casper has a high school graduation rate of 81%. The student-teacher ratio is 14.7:1. Local districts invest $16,870 per student, well above the national median. The city has 24 public schools serving 12,111 students. School data is sourced from the NCES Common Core of Data and EDFacts.

Climate & Commute in Casper

The annual average temperature in Casper is 47.9°F. Summers average 67.8°F. Winters average 27.7°F. Annual precipitation is 22.5 inches. The average commute of 15.1 minutes is notably short.

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