Newcastle, WY

Newcastle, Wyoming

Newcastle, Wyoming, in Weston county, is 50 miles W of Rapid City, South Dakota (center to center) and 287 miles N of Denver, Colorado. The city contains a population of approximately 3,065.

The People and Families of Newcastle

In Newcastle, about 58% of adults are married.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Newcastle had a median family income of $36,929.

Political Inclinations

Political donors in Newcastle favored George W. Bush in the 2004 Presidential race, contributing $1,500. Among political parties, the Republican party was tops in raising money in the city.

Newcastle Housing

Newcastle has, of course, a mix of various types of housing. Recently 70% of the livable housing units were owner-occupied. You can't avoid taxes, but at least in the city the property taxes tend to be lower than most.

Commuting

In Newcastle, 87% of commuters drive to work. Be careful driving aroung Newcastle -- lots of residents enjoy bicycling and walking there. In the city, not everyone drives everywhere. The public transportation system may meet your needs. How much would you give to shorten your commute? Newcastle can boast better commuting than most places.

High Points

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

Category	Trophy
Public Transportation Use (vs. Peers)	Top 4%
Low Violent Crime (vs. State)	Top 11%
Short Commute Times (vs. Peers)	Top 11%
Walking and Biking to Work (vs. Peers)	Top 17%

Comparative Profile of Newcastle, WY

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

Ratings range from (lowest) to (highest).

The People

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Age of the Population
Senior Citizens
Male Share of the Population
Female Share of the Population
Well-Paid Single Men
Racial Diversity
Children Under 5 Years Old

Families

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Portion of People Married
Average Household Size

Wealth

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
People Above Poverty
College Educated Adults
People in Middle Class or Better
Median Family Income

Commute & Sprawl

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Public Transportation Use
Short Commute Times
Walking and Biking to Work
Working at Home

Housing

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Affordability of Property Taxes
Affordability of Rents
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals
Seasonal and Vacation Housing
People Living Alone
Housing Recently Built

Crime

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Low Violent Crime
Low Property Crime

Newcastle Almanac

Newcastle Climate

Nearest Weather Stations

• Temp ranges are avg daily min and max for the month
• Precipitation is rainfall (and rainfall equiv of snowfall)

Newcastle Population (2000)

(From 2000 Census, as reported by individuals)

Neighborhood and Nearby Area Names

According to the US Postal Service, Newcastle, its neighborhoods, and/or surrounding areas are also referred to as:

Note that not all alternate names are acceptable for use in US Post Office addresses.

Newcastle Public Libraries

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Newcastle Hospitals

WESTON COUNTY HEALTH SERVICES - CAH
(Government - Hospital District or Authority)
1124 WASHINGTON BOULEVARD
(307) 746-4491
Emergency Service: Yes

Newcastle High Schools (2004)

NEWCASTLE HIGH SCHOOL
111CASPER AVE.
307-746-2713
Serves 293 students.
Student/teacher ratio: 11.9

Newcastle Colleges

(List of All Wyoming Colleges)

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