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Casper Mountain, WY

Full City Profile · Wyoming · Natrona County County

3.8 /5.0
B+ Good
628 Population 18/sq mi density
$104,265 Median Income $52,778 per capita
$477,000 Home Value $301,892 Zillow
47°F Avg Temperature 302 sunny days/yr
138 Violent Crime/100K 2,685 property/100K
B+
Overall
3.8 / 5.0
Good 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, /mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
138 violent crimes/100K
A+
Education
5.0 / 5.0
55.8% bachelor's degree or higher
Casper Mountain experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 47°F (8°C). Winters average 27°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. The area gets 302 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 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)
Sunny Days302 days/yr

Geography

Elevation8,060 ft (2,457 m)
Area10.4 sq mi (26.8 km²)
Population Density18/sq mi
Coordinates42.7416°N, 106.3081°W
TimezoneAmerica/Denver
CountyNatrona County County
Nearest AirportCasper/Natrona County International (CPR)
14 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 15.9"
58% below US avg
Wettest Month (May) 2.28"
Driest Month (Jan) 0.59"

Air Quality

AQI Median34.0
RatingGood

Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)

Ozone (O₃)0.0471 ppm
NO₂ (Nitrogen Dioxide)7.1 ppb
SO₂ (Sulfur Dioxide)0.63 ppb
PM2.5 (Fine Particles)3.0 μg/m³

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Low
Risk Score68.9 / 100
Social Vulnerability20.5 / 100
Community Resilience57.3 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado Relatively Low
Earthquake Relatively Low
Wildfire Relatively Moderate
Flood Relatively Moderate
Hail Relatively Low
Strong Wind Very Low
Heat Wave Very Low
Winter Weather Very High
Lightning Relatively Moderate
Ice Storm Relatively Low
Drought Very Low
Cold Wave Relatively Moderate
Landslide Relatively Moderate
Avalanche Relatively Moderate
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)

Earthquake History

63 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.2. Most recent: M2.5 on Jul 21, 2025.

Oct 19, 1996 21 km E of Antelope Hills, Wyoming M4.2 44 km
Nov 3, 2017 57 km S of Ten Sleep, Wyoming M4.0 123 km
May 26, 2000 5 km S of Bairoil, Wyoming M4.0 120 km
Apr 13, 2021 51 km S of Ten Sleep, Wyoming M3.9 126 km
Aug 29, 2004 16 km NNW of Douglas, Wyoming M3.8 69 km
Aug 2, 2021 12 km NW of Rolling Hills, Wyoming M3.8 42 km
Jul 23, 1993 29 km WNW of Esterbrook, Wyoming M3.7 58 km
Feb 13, 2023 Wyoming M3.7 126 km
Jun 1, 1993 6 km N of Bairoil, Wyoming M3.7 115 km
Feb 1, 2003 11 km E of Antelope Hills, Wyoming M3.7 39 km
Oct 10, 1993 41 km W of Esterbrook, Wyoming M3.7 51 km
May 17, 2009 24 km WNW of Jeffrey City, Wyoming M3.7 150 km
Aug 31, 1992 34 km WNW of Kaycee, Wyoming M3.6 134 km
Jul 4, 2021 43 km S of Ten Sleep, Wyoming M3.6 133 km
Aug 6, 1998 18 km NNE of Rawlins, Wyoming M3.6 114 km
Feb 15, 2004 19 km N of Douglas, Wyoming M3.5 77 km
Aug 13, 2004 35 km SW of Alcova, Wyoming M3.5 73 km
Oct 8, 2009 31 km SSW of Alcova, Wyoming M3.4 68 km
Jan 19, 2022 8 km ESE of Saratoga, Wyoming M3.3 150 km
Aug 26, 2022 27 km E of Bairoil, Wyoming M3.3 94 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tornado History

76 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF3. Total: 13 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Jul 28, 2018 EF3 66 km 0
Jul 21, 1987 EF2 55 km 0
Jun 18, 1987 EF2 29 km 0
Jun 5, 1982 EF2 58 km 0
Jul 20, 1978 EF2 29 km 0
May 29, 1971 EF2 22 km 0
Jun 11, 1962 EF2 54 km 0
Jun 23, 2023 EF1 62 km 0
Jul 28, 2018 EF1 74 km 0
Jun 12, 2017 EF1 52 km 0
Jul 7, 1988 EF1 48 km 0
Jun 12, 1986 EF1 41 km 0
Jun 13, 1984 EF1 95 km 0
Jun 5, 1982 EF1 72 km 0
Jun 20, 1977 EF1 47 km 0
May 8, 1975 EF1 79 km 0
Aug 9, 1974 EF1 36 km 0
Jun 14, 1965 EF1 91 km 0
Jul 27, 1962 EF1 12 km 0
Jun 15, 1962 EF1 70 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: ARAPAHO (100,043 ac, 2012).

Year Name Acres Distance
2012 ARAPAHO 100,043 94 km
1996 OLMSTEAD D 44,562 72 km
2010 ORPHA 25,839 78 km
2019 PEDRO MOUNTAIN 21,904 62 km
1996 GEARY D. 2 15,564 32 km
2006 SAWMILL 15,379 82 km
2002 HENSEL 14,439 89 km
2006 JACKSON CANYON 11,686 11 km
2000 ORMSBY 11,539 51 km
2012 SHEEP HERDER HILL COMPLEX 10,759 6 km
1999 WALKER 10,022 94 km
2015 STATION 9,845 19 km
1996 HENRYS 9,839 73 km
2010 WILLOW CREEK 9,706 99 km
2000 HENDERSON 9,624 50 km
1996 BONER 9,414 59 km
1996 COLE CREEK 9,099 29 km
2012 COW CAMP 8,567 99 km
2012 BEAR MOUNTAIN COMPLEX 8,196 90 km
1985 GOAT MTN 6,450 78 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 27°F (-3°C) 0.6 in Driest
February 25°F (-4°C) 0.6 in Coldest
March 31°F (-1°C) 0.9 in
April 38°F (3°C) 1.7 in
May 48°F (9°C) 2.3 in Wettest
June 58°F (14°C) 1.7 in
July 72°F (22°C) 1.3 in Warmest
August 65°F (18°C) 0.8 in
September 56°F (13°C) 1.0 in
October 45°F (7°C) 1.0 in
November 32°F (0°C) 0.8 in
December 25°F (-4°C) 0.6 in

Casper Mountain has a seasonal temperature swing of 48°F / from 25°F in February to 72°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 13.3 inches, with May being the wettest month (2.3") and January the driest (0.6").

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