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Casper

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  • B-
    Overall Grade
  • Town in Wyoming
  • 122 reviews
    B-
    Overall Niche Grade
    How are grades calculated?
    1. Public Schools
      B-
    2. Crime & Safety
      C+
    3. Housing
      B
    4. Nightlife
      B+
    5. Good for Families
      B-
    6. Diversity
      B+
    7. Jobs
      B
    8. Weather
      C
    9. Cost of Living
      B
    10. Health & Fitness
      B+
    11. Outdoor Activities
      C+
    12. Commute
      B+
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    Casper is a town in Wyoming with a population of 59,171. Casper is in Natrona County. Living in Casper offers residents a suburban feel and most residents own their homes. In Casper there are a lot of parks. Many families and young professionals live in Casper and residents tend to be conservative. The public schools in Casper are above average.
    Population
    59,171

    Real Estate

    Median Home Value
    $196,200
    National
    $184,700
    Median Rent
    $854
    National
    $949
    Area Feel
    Suburban
    Rent vs. Own
    • Rent
      37%
    • Own
      63%
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    Crime & Safety

    Crime & Safety
    C+
    Based on violent and property crime rates.
    Violent Crimes
    • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
    National
    • Assault
      78.3
      282.7
    • Murder
      1.7
      6.1
    • Rape
      48.3
      40.7
    • Robbery
      23.3
      135.5
    Property Crimes
    • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
    National
    • Burglary
      529.7
      500.1
    • Theft
      2,133.8
      2,042.8
    • Motor Vehicle Theft
      213.2
      284

    Residents

    Diversity
    B+
    Based on ethnic and economic diversity.
    Age
    • <10 years
      14%
    • 10-17 years
      11%
    • 18-24 years
      9%
    • 25-34 years
      15%
    • 35-44 years
      12%
    • 45-54 years
      12%
    • 55-64 years
      13%
    • 65+ years
      13%
    Education Levels
    National
    • Master's degree or higher
      8%
      12%
    • Bachelor's degree
      16%
      19%
    • Some college or associate's degree
      40%
      29%
    • High school diploma or equivalent
      28%
      28%
    • Less than high school diploma
      7%
      13%

    Working in Casper

    Jobs
    B
    Based on employment rates, job and business growth, and cost of living.
    Median Household Income
    $60,470
    National
    $55,322
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    Casper Reviews

    122 reviews
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    I loved living in Wyoming before people from Michigan, Colorado, and Oklahoma moved here and brought their crime, bad driving skills, and complaints about how awful it is in Wyoming. Wyoming for Wyomingites!
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    This is an adorable little mountain town with so much to do! Even though Casper is not a big town with a lot of brand name shopping, there are many outdoor activities for you nature lovers. Casper montain is a short fifteen minute drive away. There you can go camping on Bear Trap Meadow, skiing at Hogadon, hiking the Bridal Trail, or four wheeling through the gorgeous aspens.
    Casper is a wonderful community that continues to grow. Within the past year alone, Casper has opened new businesses and public areas that provide both children and adults with multiple activities. One of my favorite things about Casper is that there are many things for children to do, many of them being free of charge. For example, the library is open to the public with a library card or student ID. Parents can check out books, movies, and more for them and their families. Additionally, the library hosts several events for young children that provide enjoyable experiences and encouragement to read. Casper is my home town and I love how community centered it has become.