Name: Casper, WY
Rating: 0.0

( 36 Ratings )

Living in Casper, WY

Ranks better than 78% of areas Follow

Population

58,287

Median Age

36.9 Years

Casper Area Facts

Casper has a Livability Score of 78_/100, which is considered exceptional
Casper crime rates are 16% higher than the Wyoming average
Cost of living in Casper is 1% higher than the Wyoming average

What do the locals think about Casper?

78%

Family friendly

48%

Public transit is accessible

37%

Walkable to grocery stores

48%

Yards are well-kept

74%

Lots of parks

33%

Walkable to restaurants

Friendly neighbors

Safe at night

Pet friendly

Streets have sidewalks

59%

A quiet area

70%

Sense of community

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Small town with big city feel 3.5 rating By Anonymous ( May 21, 2020) Casper has so many amenities. Outdoor recreation, cultural experiences, regular community events and a robust culinary scene make Casper a great community to call home. Living in Casper, you can be to the lake, mountain, river or downtown in 20
minutes or less. Casper has four go ...Read More lf courses and award winning fly fishing with minutes of town. It is an amazing place to raise a family. Read Less

Big City Amenities, Small Town Feel 5 rating By Anonymous ( May 19, 2020) I've lived in Casper for two years now and I'm impressed with how wonderful the community is. First of all, the school rating seems inaccurate. The school district has a wonderful reputation and there are great teachers. This needs to be known. I know what heavily taxed subur ...Read More b based public education looks like and how 'good' it is. Casper schools rank up there with heavily taxed school districts and I'm looking forward to having my three daughters go through the school system Secondly, there are amenities here for those looking to live an active lifestyle. The mountain biking, nordic skiing, hiking, and fishing cannot be overlooked. Lastly, I hope people realize how business friendly the area is. If you are looking to expand your companies footprint or start a business somewhere, I can't think of a better place. Hope this helps, because when my wife and I were reviewing sites about Casper they didn't add up with our reality. Our reality is that Casper is an incredible place to call home. Read Less

My family has lived in Casper for 12 years, and we love it! 5 rating By Anonymous ( May 16, 2020) My family and I have lived in the Casper area for 12 years. There is so much that we enjoy about the area. From its fabulous parks for kids to play at, to the Platte River Trail which is wonderful for running, you can always find something to do outside while staying in town. Cas ...Read More per mountain offers year-round activities that we can ALL participate in. My family hikes and picnics in the warm weather and snowshoes and cross country skies in the winter. Edness Kimbal state park and Alcova offer water activities like kayaking and paddle boarding...and Alcova has overnight camping and boat renting at the marina. The downtown has been reinvigorated with outdoor concerts, bars, and places to eat at for date night or you can comfortably take the kids. Numerous locally owned boutiques and shops ensure you spend a pleasant day shopping downtown. The Casper Events center brings concerts and programs to town to keep things exciting. The multiple museums (including the Science Zone Children's Museum) offer cold-weather entertainment without breaking the bank. Mix in rodeos, fairs, the college, hunting, fishing, and the kindness of Wyoming's people and you can see why we have no plans to leave. Read Less

Great place to live, work and play! 5 rating By Anonymous ( May 15, 2020) Casper provides the perfect blend of city and small town. With outdoor recreation, cultural experiences, a great distillery and microbrewery scene, and a wide selection of local restaurants and shops, it has everything a person or family could want. The outdoor recreation is am ...Read More azing with a wide range of activities within 20 minutes including: boating, skiing, hiking, camping, hunting, fishing, kayaking, and biking. There are no traffic jams or overly crowded areas and you can drive from one side of the city to the other in about 20 minutes. Casper also earned the award for the #1 most generous city in America, speaking to the strong sense of community that exists. And, when you consider all the outdoor activities it offers, it is not surprising it ranked #15 on the Best Mountain Towns in America by Men's Journal. It really is an amazing place to live, work and play. Read Less

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My family has lived in Casper for 12 years, and we love it! 5 rating By Anonymous ( May 16, 2020) My family and I have lived in the Casper area for 12 years. There is so much that we enjoy about the area. From its fabulous parks for kids to play at, to the Platte River Trail which is wonderful for running, you can always find something to do outside while staying in town. Cas ...Read More per mountain offers year-round activities that we can ALL participate in. My family hikes and picnics in the warm weather and snowshoes and cross country skies in the winter. Edness Kimbal state park and Alcova offer water activities like kayaking and paddle boarding...and Alcova has overnight camping and boat renting at the marina. The downtown has been reinvigorated with outdoor concerts, bars, and places to eat at for date night or you can comfortably take the kids. Numerous locally owned boutiques and shops ensure you spend a pleasant day shopping downtown. The Casper Events center brings concerts and programs to town to keep things exciting. The multiple museums (including the Science Zone Children's Museum) offer cold-weather entertainment without breaking the bank. Mix in rodeos, fairs, the college, hunting, fishing, and the kindness of Wyoming's people and you can see why we have no plans to leave. Read Less

Great place to live, work and play! 5 rating By Anonymous ( May 15, 2020) Casper provides the perfect blend of city and small town. With outdoor recreation, cultural experiences, a great distillery and microbrewery scene, and a wide selection of local restaurants and shops, it has everything a person or family could want. The outdoor recreation is am ...Read More azing with a wide range of activities within 20 minutes including: boating, skiing, hiking, camping, hunting, fishing, kayaking, and biking. There are no traffic jams or overly crowded areas and you can drive from one side of the city to the other in about 20 minutes. Casper also earned the award for the #1 most generous city in America, speaking to the strong sense of community that exists. And, when you consider all the outdoor activities it offers, it is not surprising it ranked #15 on the Best Mountain Towns in America by Men's Journal. It really is an amazing place to live, work and play. Read Less

Small Town Feel, Big City Amenities 5 rating By Anonymous ( May 11, 2020) I was born and raised in Casper and moved away for a handful of years. My family and I now call Casper home again and have planted roots here. It's a community that has a small town feel where you know your neighbors but big city amenities. People are friendly, it's welcoming and ...Read More safe and has everything you need - family friendly activities and events, a vibrant nightlife, excellent dining options, arts, culture and ton of recreation opportunities just minutes away. Read Less

Casper is a fantastic community! 5 rating By wyogirl ( May 11, 2020) Casper has so many things to offer our family. We love living here and find that there are many things to do and that it is very safe. Casper is steps away from tons of outdoor recreation opportunities including the North Platte River, nearby reservoirs, and Casper Mountain. We l ...Read More ove hanging out at David Street Station all summer long because it is in the heart of downtown Casper, which has really flourished in the last few years with shops, restaurants, and bars. There is always something for our family to do at museums, downtown, and the events center. I would recommend Casper to anyone looking for a safe, tight-knit community whether you have a family or are a professional at any stage of life. Our residents are always happy to welcome new faces and visitors. Read Less

Great place to raise a family 5 rating By Anonymous ( May 11, 2020) I have two small children and always feel like there's an activity, park, event, etc. to keep them active and entertained. My husband and I also love eating out and there's a ton of great options. Plus, we love to stay active and there's many options form indoor gyms and classes ...Read More to Casper Mountain hikes, runs along the Platte River Trails, etc. So many ways to stay active and engaged in the community! Read Less

Unless you're single, avoid Casper! 0.5 rating By ladynra1 ( May 24, 2016) Personally, if I ever get free of Casper, I will never come back! As a 15 yr resident, I wouldn't recommend Casper, especially for families. While there are many different education opportunities, the school system is so large, that children, especially those who are struggling, ...Read More tend to fall through the cracks. Job opportunities do abound, in every level, from entry to CEO. There are a number of museums, and art galleries, many parks and recreational areas. Unfortunately, most activities are geared toward younger people. If you're older, or have very young children, there is not a lot available, for you. A big plus, for everyone, would be the river walk and its connection to Morad Park, the local dog park. The weather, especially when you consider high wind, leaves a LOT to be desired. Housing costs are astronomical, as is the cost of living. But, by far, the biggest negative to living in Casper, is the crime, and the corruption of the local police departments. As the wife of a retired LEO, I am very familiar with what happens, in the shadow areas, of Casper. If I had it to do over, I would never have moved here...and the first opportunity I get to leave Casper, you can bet I will take it! Casper is the one black mark, against Wyoming. The rest of the state is absolutely awesome! Read Less

Casper, Wyoming - Mountains, Meth & The Cowboy Mentality 3 rating By Anonymous ( May 24, 2012) My cousin has lived in Casper, Wyoming for most of her adult life. Since we are very close I have visited many, many times and have a good feel for the area. I have a unique prospective, as I have access to the city as both a visitor and an insider. As a visitor, the first thing ...Read More I will tell you is that the views are beautiful, at least from the perspective of an out-of-stater. While there are more spectacular mountains in other parts of Wyoming, Casper Mountain is quite scenic. The city was named after the old Fort Caspar, which is now a nearby tourist attraction. The town lives up to Wyoming's unofficial slogan, "Forever West", with bona fide cowboys and cattle ranches throughout town.

Talk candidly to any local and two things are likely to be mentioned: the wind and the meth situation. Casper is one windy city! While it's not quite as bad as nearby Cody, the wind is definitely worth mentioning as it blows over 40mph several times a week. Meth is quite a problem in Casper. While recently the Meth Watch Program and the Meth and Substance Abuse Conferences have helped somewhat to alleviate the situation, Casper is still considered the methamphetamine capital of Wyoming by some of its residents.

There is plenty of employment to be had in Casper. Education here is above average and the schools are excellent; Dick Cheney was a graduate of Natrona County High School which is located in Casper. Housing, however, is expensive and until recently was hard to come by. Like most of the country, the economy has changed that somewhat, but it's still not the easiest place to find affordable and acceptable housing. Overall, I enjoy visiting Casper and travel there as often as I can. I highly suggest grabbing breakfast at Eggington's Restaurant on East 2nd Street if you get the chance, as the food is stellar (the French Toast is addictive, it's the best I have eaten anywhere in the country). Read Less