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Casper, WY
Full City Profile · Wyoming · Natrona County County
3.3
/5.0
B
Good
58,754
Population
2,196/sq mi density
$69,171
Median Income
$41,460 per capita
$250,700
Home Value
$301,892 Zillow
$964
Median Rent
28.1% income on rent
47°F
Avg Temperature
302 sunny days/yr
293
Violent Crime/100K
2,904 property/100K
B
Overall
3.3 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.1 / 5.0
$69,171 median income, 2.6% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.6 / 5.0
$250,700 home value, $964/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
293 violent crimes/100K
B
Education
3.4 / 5.0
30.0% bachelor's degree or higher
Casper 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 13.4 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 34.
Temperature
27°F Jan (-3°C)
72°F Jul (22°C)
| Annual Average | 47.4°F |
| 12% below US avg | |
| January Average | 27°F (-3°C) |
| July Average | 72°F (22°C) |
| Sunny Days | 302 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 5,154 ft (1,571 m) |
| Area | 26.8 sq mi (69.3 km²) |
| Population Density | 2,196/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 42.8421°N, 106.3213°W |
| Timezone | America/Denver |
| County | Natrona County County |
| Nearest Airport | Casper/Natrona County International (CPR) 8 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 34.0 |
| Rating | Good |
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 Risk | Relatively Low |
| Risk Score | 68.9 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 20.5 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 57.3 / 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)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 27°F (-3°C) | 0.5 in | Driest |
| February | 28°F (-2°C) | 0.6 in | |
| March | 35°F (2°C) | 0.8 in | |
| April | 43°F (6°C) | 1.4 in | |
| May | 53°F (12°C) | 2.2 in | Wettest |
| June | 63°F (17°C) | 1.6 in | |
| July | 72°F (22°C) | 1.2 in | Warmest |
| August | 70°F (21°C) | 0.7 in | |
| September | 59°F (15°C) | 0.9 in | |
| October | 47°F (9°C) | 0.9 in | |
| November | 34°F (1°C) | 0.7 in | |
| December | 27°F (-3°C) | 0.6 in | Coldest |
Casper has a seasonal temperature swing of 46°F / from 27°F in December to 72°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 12.1 inches, with May being the wettest month (2.2") and January the driest (0.5").