Casper Mountain, WY

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 1/10
directions_run Walkability 1/10
directions_bus Transit 1/10
directions_car Commute 8/10
home Housing 3/10
visibility Safety 9/10
local_library Schools 6/10
local_airport Airports 1/10
school Colleges 1/10
accessibility Hospitals 1/10
directions_bike Bikeability
Not Bikeable. The area lacks biking infrastructure and has unsafe or impractical conditions for cyclists, requiring alternative transportation methods.
directions_run Walkability
Not Walkable. The area is heavily car-dependent, with almost no amenities within walking distance or pedestrian-friendly infrastructure.
directions_car Commute
Convenient Commutes. Commutes are manageable, with reasonable travel times and access to reliable transportation options.
directions_bus Transit
Very Limited Access. The area has little to no public transportation infrastructure, making it difficult to travel without a personal vehicle.
home Housing
Highly Expensive. Housing and rent costs are extremely high, contributing to a significantly elevated overall cost of living.
visibility Safety
Generally Safe. Crime rates are below average, with only occasional incidents, making the area a relatively secure place to live.
local_airport Airports
Remote. Airport access is highly inconvenient or impractical, requiring extensive travel arrangements.
accessibility Hospitals
Healthcare Scarce. The area has little to no access to hospitals or healthcare providers, requiring significant travel for most medical needs.
school Colleges
Higher Education Desert. The area has little to no access to colleges, requiring significant travel or relocation for education.
local_library Schools
Strong Performance. Well-regarded schools with above-average academic outcomes, dependable graduation success, and solid support for college preparation.

Residents

Population
628 332.4M (US)
Median Age
39.5 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
63.8% 64% (US)
College-Educated
55.8% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$104,265 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
100.0% 88% (US)
Average Commute
22 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
1.8% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$477,000 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$333 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$750 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
40.8% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

Natrona County
3
Casper Metro Area
3
Wyoming
3

Property Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing theft, burglary, or property damage.

How the Property Crime Score here compares with other places

Natrona County
6
Casper Metro Area
6
Wyoming
4

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place is deep red country, with 26% of residents leaning left and 68% leaning right.

Liberal (26%) (69%) Conservative

Climate

Warm-summer continental climate. Warm summers and cold winters with substantial seasonal variation. See monthly weather averages below.

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 0 8 24
Feb 1 8 27
Mar 1 10 35
Apr 1 10 43
May 2 2 53
Jun 2 0 63
Jul 1 0 70
Aug 1 0 68
Sep 1 2 57
Oct 1 6 46
Nov 1 8 33
Dec 0 8 24

Hazards

Inland Flood Risk

Tornado Risk

Schools

Crest Hill Elementary
5 miles, N · 3.7star
CY Junior Middle School
6 miles, N · 3.2star
Sagewood Elementary
6 miles, NE · 3.2star

Colleges

Casper College
6 miles, N · 1.9star
WyoTech
105 miles, S · 2.3star
University of Wyoming
106 miles, S · 2.8star
Central Wyoming College
109 miles, NW · 1.4star

Hospitals

Wyoming Medical Center
7 miles, N · 2.3star

Airports

Laramie Regional Airport
104 miles, S · 1star
Gillette-Campbell County Airport
118 miles, NE · 1star