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Casper, Wyoming

Introduction to Casper, Wyoming

Casper, Wyoming, in Natrona county, is 142 miles NW of Cheyenne, Wyoming and 227 miles N of Denver, Colorado. The city has a population of 49,644.

Casper History

Caper is nicknamed ‘The Oil City,’ as it has a long history of cowboy culture and local oil booms. The city was founded at the time of the mass migration in the mid nineteenth century. A trading post and bridge were established in the area in 1859 by Louis Guinard.

Casper and nearby Attractions

  • Fort Caspar Museum
  • Edness K. Wilkins State Park
  • Nicolaysen Art Museum
  • Seminoe State Park
  • Salt Creek Museum
  • Fort Fetterman State Historic Site

Things To Do In Casper

Local parks include Washington Park, Hospital Park, Huber Park and the Fort Casper Historical Grounds. The Werner Wildlife Museum, the Tate Geological Museum, the Veterns Memorial Museum and the Nicolaysen Art Museum & Discovery Center all provide insights into area’s history. Golfers can enjoy a round at the Casper Municipal Golf Club. Casper hosts The Central Wyoming Fair and Rodeo every July.

Casper Transportation

Natrona County International is the nearest major airport.

Casper Higher Education

Casper College is the local college. Others nearby include the University of Wyoming, Chadron State College and Aims Community College.

High Points

Casper strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Wyoming):

CategoryTrophy
Affordability of Rents
(vs. Peers)		Top 3%trophyCasper Affordability of Rents
Affordability of Property Taxes
(vs. Peers)		Top 5%trophyCasper Affordability of Property Taxes
Short Commute Times
(vs. Peers)		Top 6%Casper Short Commute Times
Racial Diversity
(vs. State)		Top 15%Casper Racial Diversity
College Educated Adults
(vs. State)		Top 17%Casper College Educated Adults

Comparative Profile of Casper, WY

Comparing Casper to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Wyoming (State):

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Senior Citizens75
Age of the Population65
Male Share of the Population64
Children Under 5 Years Old57
Female Share of the Population57
Well-Paid Single Men57
Well-Paid Single Women48
Racial Diversity29

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Portion of People Married53
Average Household Size35

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
People Above Poverty55
College Educated Adults59
People in Middle Class or Better57
Median Family Income48

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Short Commute Times106
Working at Home64
Walking and Biking to Work34
Public Transportation Use28

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Affordability of Rents106
Affordability of Property Taxes105
Seasonal and Vacation Housing82
People Living Alone77
Housing Recently Built54
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals49

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Low Violent Crime86
Low Property Crime31

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