Casper Mountain, WY

Wyoming · Metropolitan Area

Casper Mountain is a small town in Wyoming with a population of 628. Residents earn $104,265 per year, which is 39% above the national average.

4.7 /5.0
A+ Excellent
628 Population 18/sq mi density
$104,265 Median Income $52,778 per capita
$477,000 Home Value
N/A Median Rent
47°F Avg Temperature
A+
Overall
4.7 / 5.0
Excellent overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
5.0 / 5.0
$104,265 median income, 0.0% unemployment
A
Affordability
4.1 / 5.0
$477,000 home value
A+
Education
5.0 / 5.0
55.8% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $104,265
39% higher than US avg
Home Value $477,000
69% higher than US avg
Bachelor's+ 55.8%
66% higher than US avg
Obesity Rate 34.6%
8% higher than US avg
Unemployment 0.0%
100% lower than US avg
Poverty Rate 0.0%
100% lower than US avg

How Casper Mountain Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)

People

Population628
Median Age39.5 yrs
Density18/mi²
Male / Female56% / 44%
Largest GroupWhite 100%

Economy

A+
Median Income$104,265
Per Capita$52,778
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$6,882M
Commute21 min

Housing

A
Home Value$477,000
RentN/A
OwnershipN/A

Crime

ViolentN/A
PropertyN/A

Health

Obesity34.6%
UninsuredN/A
Depression24.2%
Heart Disease4.8%

Climate

Avg Temp47°F
AQI34 (Good)
Rain15.9 in/yr
Elevation8,060 ft

Education

A+
Bachelor's+55.8%
High School+100.0%
School Score6.13

Community

2024 VoteR 73% / D 25%
Commute21 min
Libraries3

Is Casper Mountain a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Casper Mountain receives an overall livability score of 4.7 out of 5.0, earning a grade of A+. Key strengths include above-average household incomes, low unemployment, a highly educated population, a low poverty rate. Areas to be aware of include high housing costs. Casper Mountain stands out as an excellent place to live, with strong marks across most quality-of-life indicators.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Casper Mountain is $104,265, which is significantly higher than the national average — 39% above $75,149. This places Casper Mountain among higher-income communities. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 0.0%. Only 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 21 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Casper Mountain is $477,000, making it a premium housing market at 69% above the U.S. median of $281,900. A price-to-income ratio of 4.6x indicates a reasonably affordable housing market.

Education

Casper Mountain is a highly educated community — 55.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national average of 33.7%. 100.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.1/10 in standardized testing, reflecting strong academic performance.

Climate & Weather

Casper Mountain experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 47°F. Winters average 27°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 15.9 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 34.

Casper Mountain has a population of 628 with a density of 18 people per square mile. The median age is 39.5 years, 2% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (100%).

Population

628
Total Population
18
People / sq mi
39.5yrs
Median Age
2% above US avg
35.9mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 55.6%
Female 44.4%

Race & Ethnicity

Casper Mountain vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only100.0%
27% above US avg
Spanish0.0%
100% below US avg

Social Characteristics

Casper Mountain vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Casper Mountain is $104,265, which is 39% above the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 0.0% (below the 3.6% US average). 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 21 minutes.

Income: Casper Mountain vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$104,265
39% above US avg
Per Capita Income$52,778
Avg Weekly Wage$1,181
IRS Avg AGI$85,636

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment0.0%
100% below US avg
Poverty Rate0.0%
100% below US avg
Establishments (County)3,966
County GDP$6,882M

Business (County)

Restaurants207
Healthcare329
Retail348
Manufacturing95

Tax & Cost of Living

Property Tax (IRS)$4,354
24% above US avg
Effective Tax Rate0.91%

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time20.5 min
Work from Home0.0%

Walkability

The median home value in Casper Mountain is $477,000, 69% above the national average.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$477,000
69% above US avg
Median List Price$1,625,000

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Median List Price$1,625,000
$/Sq Ft$239
Homes Sold3
Sale-to-List Ratio91.9%
Price Drops25.0%
Inventory4

Rental Costs

HUD Fair Market Rent

Studio$785
1 Bedroom$824
2 Bedrooms$1,044
3 Bedrooms$1,399
4 Bedrooms$1,719

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied95.3%

Property Tax

Avg Tax (IRS)$4,354
24% above US avg
Effective Rate0.91%
In Casper Mountain, 34.6% of adults are obese (above the 32.1% national rate). 24.2% report depression. 22.2% are physically inactive.

Health Metrics: Casper Mountain vs U.S. Average (%)

Chronic Conditions

Obesity34.6%
8% above US avg
Diabetes8.6%
Heart Disease4.8%
High Blood Pressure25.5%
Asthma10.5%
COPD5.4%
Stroke2.5%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Binge Drinking17.6%
Physical Inactivity22.2%
Depression24.2%
Mental Distress16.6%
Physical Distress10.9%

Healthcare Access

Insurance Rate100.0%
Checkup Rate69.4%
Premature Death9,915/100K

Food & Exercise

Food Environment7.5/10
Exercise Access82.9%
Healthcare Facilities329

Crime Rates: Casper Mountain vs U.S. Average (per 100,000)

Violent Crime

Property Crime

Traffic Safety

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)7
FEMA Disasters273

Safety Score

Casper Mountain has an average annual temperature of 47°F (8°C). Winters average 27°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. Annual precipitation is 15.9 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 34.

Temperature

27°F Jan (-3°C) 72°F Jul (22°C)
Annual Average47.1°F
13% below US avg
January Average27°F (-3°C)
July Average72°F (22°C)

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall15.9 inches
58% below US avg

Air Quality

AQI Median34.0
RatingGood

Geography

Elevation8,060 ft (2,457 m)
Area35.9 sq mi (92.9 km²)
Population Density18/sq mi
Coordinates42.7416°N, 106.3081°W
County FIPS56025
It is classified as Metro — under 250K. 55.8% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (66% above US avg). In the 2024 election, the county voted Republican by a 48.6-point margin.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 73.5%
D 24.8%

Winner: Republican by 48.6 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+55.8%
66% above US avg
High School+100.0%
School Test Score6.13
A+ Education Grade (5.0/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 3Metro — under 250K
Population Density18/sq mi
Total Area35.9 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Public Libraries3
Healthcare Facilities329
Restaurants207
Retail Stores348

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)7
FEMA Disaster Declarations273

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute20.5 min
Work from Home0.0%

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