Casper is located in central Wyoming.  Casper is the second largest city in the state, and it serves as the regional hub for business, transportation, and entertainment. Casper is the only city in and the county seat of Natrona County.

The City of Casper is a great place to live.  As a small city Casper is a best-of-both-worlds community in that we can offer the services, shopping, and entertainment of a regional metropolitan area, but without the traffic, crowds, and crime of a larger city.  Casper offers five museums, dozens of parks, an international airport, and shopping either downtown or at the Eastridge Mall.

Casper is a great place to relax and have fun. The Casper Events Center is the largest indoor venue in the state; it draws in national artists and concerts on a regular basis, seats up to 9,500 people at a time and attracts more than 250,000 visitors each year.

If you prefer downhill skiing, Casper is home to the Hogadon Ski Area, which offers 14 trails and over 600 feet of vertical drop. The city boasts 42 parks, a large recreation center, an ice arena and an indoor aquatics center. The city also offers nine family sports leagues featuring 500 teams totaling 5,268 players. 

Still haven't found what you're looking for?  The city also is the home to four golf courses, including the 27 hole Municipal Golf Course.  It also boasts five museums, two minor league sports teams, the Stuckenhoff shooting range, and the Central Wyoming Symphony Orchestra.

Housing Cost

Estimated median house or condo value in 2007: $173,959

Demographics

Population in July 2007: 53,516. Casper covers 23.9 square miles. It sits at an elevation of 5,140 feet above sea level.

Zip codes: 82601, 82602, 82604, 82605, 82609 - Area code: 307

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