What are the schools like in Casper, WY?

Casper is served primarily by Natrona County School District #1. The district operates 19 elementary schools, 4 middle schools, and 3 high schools with a student-to-teacher ratio of 14.0:1.

What is the median household income in Casper?

The median household income in Casper, WY is $67,011 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 3.3%.

What is the weather like in Casper, WY?

Casper has an average high temperature of 38.2°F in January and 88.3°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 13.4 inches and annual snowfall averages 81.7 inches.

Casper, WY Cost of Living, Crime & Is It a Good Place to Live? (2026)

Q: Is Casper, WY affordable or expensive?

Casper's cost of living index is 92, where 100 represents the national average. This means Casper is 8% less expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $242,800 and the median rent is $942 per month.

Q: What is the crime rate in Casper, WY?

Casper has a violent crime rate of 288.8 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 2111.9 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Casper, WY a Good Place to Live?

Casper is a mid-sized city of 58,631 in Wyoming, with a median household income of $67,011 and a 3.3% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 92 (US average = 100), which is 8% below the national average.

Strengths: Casper stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices, lower-than-average crime, solid school ratings (B), short average commutes.

Trade-offs: No major red flags stand out in the available data. Whether Casper is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.

All Casper city data on this page comes from official government sources — the US Census Bureau, FBI, NCES, BEA, and NOAA — updated annually.

Cost of Living

Index: 91.8

Casper's overall cost of living index is 91.8, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in Casper costs roughly 8% less than the average American city.

Metric	Casper, WY	National Avg
Median Home Value	$242,800	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$942	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	69.6%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$67,011	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Safer than Average

Casper's violent crime rate is 288.8 per 100,000 residents — 24% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

288.8 /100k

Property Crime

2111.9 /100k

Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.

Schools & Education

Casper is served primarily by Natrona County School District #1. The student-to-teacher ratio is 14.0:1 (better than the national average of ~16:1).

Metric	Casper, WY	National Avg
School District	Natrona County School District #1	—
Elementary Schools	19	—
Middle Schools	4	—
High Schools	3	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	14.0:1	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	29.6%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	95.0%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Casper sees average highs of 38.2°F in January and 88.3°F in July, with 13.4 inches of annual precipitation and 81.7 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Casper, WY
Average High — January	38.2°F
Average High — July	88.3°F
Annual Precipitation	13.4"
Annual Snowfall	81.7"

Demographics

Metric	Casper, WY	National Avg
Population	58,631	—
Median Age	36.6	38.9
Unemployment Rate	3.3%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	16.4 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	91.7%	59.3%
Black or African American	0.3%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	3.7%	18.9%
Asian	0.4%	6.3%
Under 18	24.2%	22.2%
65 and over	16.2%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

Hartrandt, WY 3 mi Mills, WY 4 mi Evansville, WY 4 mi Brookhurst, WY 5 mi Mountain View, WY 5 mi

ZIP Codes in Casper

Casper, WY is covered by 2 ZIP codes:

82604 82609

Casper vs Other Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Casper, WY affordable or expensive?

Casper's cost of living index is 92, where 100 is the national average. That makes Casper roughly 8% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage. The median home price is $242,800 and median rent is $942/month.

What is the crime rate in Casper, WY?

Casper's violent crime rate is 288.8 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 2111.9 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Casper?

Public schools in Casper are operated by Natrona County School District #1. The district has 19 elementary, 4 middle, and 3 high schools. The student-to-teacher ratio is 14.0:1. 29.6% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Is Casper, WY a good place to live?

Casper, WY has a population of 58,631, a median household income of $67,011, and an unemployment rate of 3.3%. It offers below-average costs of living, which stretches take-home pay further than in most American cities. Whether it's right for you depends on your priorities — use the compare tool above to stack it against another city you're considering.

What is the weather like in Casper?

Casper averages 38.2°F in January and 88.3°F in July. Annual rainfall is 13.4 inches with about 81.7 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What ZIP codes are in Casper?

Casper, WY is covered by 2 ZIP codes: 82604, 82609.

What is the population of Casper?

The population of Casper, Wyoming is 58,631 with a median age of 36.6. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Casper?

Key numbers for living in Casper: cost of living index 92 (100 = US average), median home $242,800, median household income $67,011, crime index 86 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated B. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Casper side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.