The Town FilesNewcastle, Wyoming
City in Weston County · population 3,374 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $178,900
- Household income
- $82,734
- Jan low / Jul high
- 14° / 87°
- Snow a year
- 39 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 6
- Median age
- 38.6
Newcastle is a city of 3,374 people in Weston County, Wyoming. The median home is worth $178,900, below the typical Wyoming town ($270,400). It ranks better transit than 95% of Wyoming towns, quieter than 75% of Wyoming towns.
How Newcastle ranks
Percentile among Wyoming towns with at least 500 people on The Town Files lifestyle rankings. 50 is typical for the state; 90 means better than 90% of Wyoming towns.
Homes and cost of living
The median home in Newcastle is worth $178,900, below the typical Wyoming town ($270,400). Homes cost about 2.2 times the median household income of $82,734, which is more affordable than 96% of Wyoming towns. Median rent is $758 a month. 79.7% of households own their home.
| Housing | Newcastle | Typical Wyoming town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $178,900 | $270,400 |
| Median rent | $758 | $902 |
| Median household income | $82,734 | $69,545 |
| Home value ÷ income | 2.2× | 3.7× |
| Homeownership | 79.7% | 73.2% |
| Median year built | 1955 | 1980 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 2.0% | — |
Who lives in Newcastle
| People | Newcastle | Typical Wyoming town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 38.6 | 39.7 |
| Age 65 and over | 18.2% | 18.2% |
| Under 18 | 22.1% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 20.0% | 24.8% |
| Below the poverty line | 7.3% | 9.8% |
| Veterans | 11.4% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 2.1% | — |
| Work from home | 3.2% | 6.2% |
| Average commute | 26.9 min | 17.0 min |
| Homes with broadband | 84.6% | 89.6% |
Weather in Newcastle
July highs average 86.6°F and January lows 14.2°F. About 17.2 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 38.9 inches of snow (typical Wyoming town: 55.7 in). Expect about 34 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 168 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
6 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Newcastle since 1950, compared with 4 for the typical Wyoming town. 2 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an F2, struck on June 12, 1958 about 7.0 miles from the town center. The most recent was on June 9, 2001.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 51 times; the largest was 2.75 inches on July 30, 2023.
Severe weather in Weston County since 1996
Weston County has been included in 7 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for fire, flood, biological.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| April 11, 2020 | Biological | DR-4535: Covid-19 Pandemic |
| March 13, 2020 | Biological | EM-3479: Covid-19 |
| July 3, 2012 | Fire | FM-2995: Oil Creek Fire |
| July 22, 2011 | Severe Storm | DR-4007: Severe Storms, Flooding, And Landslides |
| August 1, 2001 | Fire | FM-2370: Wy- Elk Mountain Fire Complex - 08/01/01 |
Jobs and pay in Weston County
Weston County had 2,431 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $54,063 a year. Unemployment was 2.1% in 2023; in Newcastle itself the ACS puts it at 0.4%.
Public schools in Newcastle
4 public schools with 754 students, about 10.9 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| Newcastle High School | 9-12 | 222 | 11.7 |
| Newcastle Middle School | 6-8 | 193 | 11.4 |
| Newcastle Elementary 3-5 | 3-5 | 184 | 10.8 |
| Newcastle Elementary K-2 | K-2 | 155 | 9.7 |
Newcastle questions
Is Newcastle, Wyoming a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Newcastle scores better for retirees than 28% of Wyoming towns and quieter than 75%. 18.2% of residents are 65 or older (median age 38.6).
How much does a house cost in Newcastle?
The median owner-occupied home in Newcastle is valued at $178,900 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $82,734, so homes cost about 2.2 times income. Median rent is $758 a month.
What is the weather like in Newcastle?
July highs average 86.6°F and January lows 14.2°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 17.2 inches of precipitation a year and 38.9 inches of snow.
Does Newcastle get tornadoes?
6 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Newcastle since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was a F2 on June 12, 1958. The typical Wyoming town has had 4.
- U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024)
- U.S. Census Bureau, 2020 Census and 2025 Gazetteer (2020 / 2025)
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020)
- NOAA NCEI Storm Events Database (1950–2026)
- FEMA OpenFEMA Disaster Declarations (this product uses the FEMA OpenFEMA API but is not endorsed by FEMA) (1953–2026)
- NCES Common Core of Data (2023–24)
- BLS Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages; USDA ERS county unemployment (BLS LAUS) (2000–2024)
- The Town Files lifestyle rankings, built from federal demographic, school, crime and housing data (2025)