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Retirement community in Casper, Wyoming

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Casper, Wyoming Retirement Guide

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Retirement Score

Casper, Wyoming at a Glance

Median Home Price
$242,800
State Income Tax
No state income tax; Social Security and pension income fully exempt.
Avg January Low
17.7°F
Cost of Living Index
91.8 (US avg = 100)
RetireCityIQ Score
68 / 100

Overview

Explore the key retirement factors for Casper, Wyoming, including cost of living, taxes, healthcare quality, and climate data.

Cost of Living

Affordability Metrics

Cost of Living Index
91.8 (U.S. avg = 100)Low confidence
BEA Regional Price Parities · Updated May 2026
Median Household Income
$67,011High confidence
U.S. Census ACS 5-Year · Updated September 2026

Casper's cost of living is 8.200000000000003% below the national average. For a detailed breakdown of expenses, see our cost of living methodology.

Housing

Real Estate & Housing

Median Home Price
$242,800High confidence
U.S. Census ACS 5-Year · Updated September 2026
Median Monthly Rent
$942High confidence
U.S. Census ACS 5-Year · Updated September 2026
Owner-Occupied Housing
69.6%High confidence
U.S. Census ACS 5-Year · Updated September 2026

10-Year Housing Stress Test (Estimate)

Estimate monthly homeowner carrying cost in Casper using median home price and adjustable assumptions. Stress case applies +10% property tax, +20% insurance, +10% maintenance.

Estimated monthly carrying cost

$526

Stress-case monthly carrying cost

$591

Median home price used: $242,800

Median rent reference: $942 / month

Estimate includes property tax, insurance, maintenance reserve, and HOA. It excludes mortgage, utilities, and one-time transaction costs.

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Healthcare

Access & Quality

Healthcare Access Score
60.2 / 100High confidence
CMS Hospital General Information · Updated September 2026
Care Access (Proxy)
60.2 / 100Estimated
RetireCityIQ proxy model · Updated June 2026
Aging-in-Place Score
42.7 / 100Estimated
RetireCityIQ proxy model · Updated June 2026

Quality of care and specialist availability are critical for a successful retirement. Casper scores 60.2 out of 100 for healthcare access.

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Taxes

State Tax Climate

Retirement Tax Score
100 / 100High confidence
Tax Foundation · Updated September 2026
Tax Details
No state income tax; Social Security and pension income fully exempt.High confidence
Tax Foundation · Updated September 2026

Wyoming has a tax environment that is highly favorable for retirees.

Climate

Weather & Environment

Avg July High
89°FLow confidence
Avg January Low
17.7°FLow confidence
Annual Precipitation
15.5"Low confidence
Sunny Days / Year
320 daysLow confidence

With 320 sunny days a year and an average January low of 17.7°F, Casper offers a traditional winter climate.

Safety & Walkability

Community Safety

Safety Score
89 / 100Medium confidence
FBI Crime Data Explorer · Updated June 2026

Walkability

Walk Score (proxy)
14.9 / 100Medium confidence
U.S. Census ACS 5-Year (B08301) · Updated June 2026
Transit Score (proxy)
2.6 / 100Medium confidence
U.S. Census ACS 5-Year (B08301) · Updated June 2026

Demographics

Population Profile

Population
58,631High confidence
U.S. Census ACS 5-Year · Updated September 2026
Median Age
36.6High confidence
U.S. Census ACS 5-Year · Updated September 2026
Age 65+
16.2%High confidence
U.S. Census ACS 5-Year · Updated September 2026
Veterans
8.7%High confidence
U.S. Census ACS 5-Year · Updated September 2026
Bachelor's Degree+
29.6%High confidence
U.S. Census ACS 5-Year · Updated September 2026

Diversity Breakdown

White
91.7%High confidence
U.S. Census ACS 5-Year · Updated September 2026
Black
0.3%High confidence
U.S. Census ACS 5-Year · Updated September 2026
Hispanic/Latino
8.9%High confidence
U.S. Census ACS 5-Year · Updated September 2026
Asian
0.4%High confidence
U.S. Census ACS 5-Year · Updated September 2026

Frequently asked questions about retiring in Casper

What is the cost of living in Casper, Wyoming for retirees?

The cost-of-living index is 92, roughly 8% below the national average of 100. Median home price is around $242,800.

Does Wyoming tax Social Security or retirement income?

For Wyoming residents: No state income tax; Social Security and pension income fully exempt.

What is the climate like in Casper, Wyoming?

Casper, Wyoming has January average low around 18°F, July average high around 89°F. Climate normals are based on 30-year averages from NOAA's National Centers for Environmental Information.

What is healthcare access like in Casper, Wyoming?

Casper scores 60/100 on the RetireCityIQ healthcare access index — a solid score. The index combines CMS hospital quality ratings, Medicare Advantage plan availability, and hospitals per 100,000 residents (KFF + CMS data).

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