Living in Casper
Casper is a large place in Wyoming, United States, home to 60,285 people. Of the 29 household profiles on Nestlyzer, its strongest are outdoor and mountain lovers (top 8%, #1,208 of 16,523), movers on a budget (top 12%, #1,404 of 12,111), low-income households (top 20%, #1,863 of 9,771).
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Open in NestlyzerGood to know about Casper
- The North Platte runs through or right past it.
- On the shortest day the sun is up for 9 h 01 min and sets around 0:34; in late June it sets around 4:47.
How Casper ranks
Scores run 0 to 100 against every municipality in United States. Ranks count only the places that pass each profile's minimums, so the totals differ by profile. Local data: official statistics on affordability, green space, education and family, health and elderly, jobs and economy, lifestyle and amenities, mobility and connectivity and safety and community (local or regional figures, sources on every place page) plus population and geography.
| Profile | Score | In United States | In Wyoming | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Young family | 50 | #5,423 of 11,898 | #4 of 8 | Map |
| Low-income household | 51 | #1,863 of 9,771 | #2 of 24 | Map |
| Low-income family | 56 | #1,980 of 8,006 | #2 of 6 | Map |
| Single parent | 55 | #2,102 of 6,237 | #1 of 3 | Map |
| Pensioner couple | 55 | #6,820 of 9,474 | #3 of 8 | Map |
| Single pensioner | 54 | #6,211 of 9,474 | #5 of 8 | Map |
| Early retiree | 60 | #5,060 of 10,762 | #4 of 29 | Map |
| Single professional | not ranked: below the minimum for regional access | – | Map | |
| Young professional | not ranked: below the minimum for commute | – | Map | |
| DINKS | not ranked: below the minimum for regional access | – | Map | |
| Remote worker | 62 | #1,838 of 7,271 | #1 of 18 | Map |
| Commuter | not ranked: below the minimum for commute | – | Map | |
| Car-free household | not ranked: below the minimum for commute | – | Map | |
| Student | not ranked: below the minimum for campus | – | Map | |
| First-home buyer | 36 | #5,536 of 8,006 | #2 of 6 | Map |
| Budget-constrained mover | 57 | #1,404 of 12,111 | #3 of 32 | Map |
| Urban lifestyle seeker | not ranked: below the minimum for regional access | – | Map | |
| Expat professional | 45 | #4,802 of 7,271 | #3 of 18 | Map |
| Healthcare-first mover | 46 | #7,175 of 9,474 | #6 of 8 | Map |
| Nature-focused household | 59 | #4,318 of 18,063 | #43 of 64 | Map |
| Cross-border commuter | not ranked: must-have: a border within 45 km where pay is higher on the other side | – | Map | |
| Outdoor and mountain lover | 51 | #1,208 of 16,523 | #15 of 57 | Map |
| Rural value seeker | 55 | #4,740 of 18,063 | #36 of 64 | Map |
| High-net-worth mover | 53 | #7,195 of 16,523 | #8 of 57 | Map |
| Lottery winner | 53 | #5,988 of 21,167 | #2 of 80 | Map |
| Climate-resilient relocation | 60 | #7,223 of 12,111 | #24 of 32 | Map |
| Coastal living | not ranked: below the minimum for coast | – | Map | |
| Business owner | 37 | #7,755 of 12,111 | #7 of 32 | Map |
| Digital native | not ranked: below the minimum for regional access | – | Map |
Strengths and trade-offs
Nearby
- Douglas (Wyoming) 77 km
- Rawlins 142 km
- Riverton (Wyoming) 169 km
- Gillette 171 km
- Laramie 183 km
- Worland 184 km
- Torrington (Wyoming) 196 km
- Lander 197 km
Data: Eurostat GISCO LAU 2024; locations EDJNet LAU centres; airports OurAirports; coastline Natural Earth. Updated 2026-10-31. Rankings are decision aids, not advice.