The Town FilesVista West, Wyoming
Community in Natrona County · population 940 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $468,300
- Household income
- $91,850
- Jan low / Jul high
- 15° / 89°
- Snow a year
- 72 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 13
- Median age
- 60.7
Vista West is a community of 940 people in Natrona County, Wyoming. The median home is worth $468,300, above the typical Wyoming town ($270,400). It ranks better for families than 91% of Wyoming towns, more upscale than 84% of Wyoming towns, more walkable than 76% of Wyoming towns.
How Vista West 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 Vista West is worth $468,300, above the typical Wyoming town ($270,400). Homes cost about 5.1 times the median household income of $91,850, which is more affordable than 26% of Wyoming towns. 100.0% of households own their home.
| Housing | Vista West | Typical Wyoming town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $468,300 | $270,400 |
| Median rent | — | $902 |
| Median household income | $91,850 | $69,545 |
| Home value ÷ income | 5.1× | 3.7× |
| Homeownership | 100.0% | 73.2% |
| Median year built | 1977 | 1980 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 0.0% | — |
Who lives in Vista West
| People | Vista West | Typical Wyoming town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 60.7 | 39.7 |
| Age 65 and over | 34.9% | 18.2% |
| Under 18 | 11.3% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 30.4% | 24.8% |
| Below the poverty line | 0.0% | 9.8% |
| Veterans | 9.2% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 0.0% | — |
| Work from home | 5.7% | 6.2% |
| Average commute | 31.8 min | 17.0 min |
| Homes with broadband | 92.7% | 89.6% |
Weather in Vista West
July highs average 89.0°F and January lows 15.0°F. About 12.2 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 71.8 inches of snow (typical Wyoming town: 55.7 in). Expect about 38 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 183 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
13 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Vista West since 1950, compared with 4 for the typical Wyoming town. The strongest, an F1, struck on July 27, 1962 about 5.5 miles from the town center. The most recent was on August 23, 2019.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 48 times; the largest was 2.75 inches on June 23, 1974.
Severe weather in Natrona County since 1996
Natrona County has been included in 8 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for fire, flood, biological.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| September 11, 2023 | Flood | DR-4739: Flooding |
| April 11, 2020 | Biological | DR-4535: Covid-19 Pandemic |
| March 13, 2020 | Biological | EM-3479: Covid-19 |
| October 11, 2015 | Fire | FM-5115: Station Fire |
| September 9, 2012 | Fire | FM-5014: Sheep Herder Hill Fire Complex |
Jobs and pay in Natrona County
Natrona County had 40,029 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $61,394 a year. Unemployment was 3.2% in 2023; in Vista West itself the ACS puts it at 0%.
Towns near Vista West
- Mills, WY2.5 mi · 4,034 people · home $174,400
- Hartrandt, WY4.7 mi · 724 people · home —
- Casper, WY6.0 mi · 59,038 people · home $260,400
- Bar Nunn, WY6.1 mi · 2,981 people · home $297,300
- Evansville, WY8.6 mi · 2,746 people · home $240,700
- Casper Mountain, WY10.6 mi · 545 people · home $537,300
- Glenrock, WY30.0 mi · 2,420 people · home $235,100
Vista West questions
Is Vista West, Wyoming a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Vista West scores better for retirees than 11% of Wyoming towns and quieter than 33%. 34.9% of residents are 65 or older (median age 60.7).
How much does a house cost in Vista West?
The median owner-occupied home in Vista West is valued at $468,300 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $91,850, so homes cost about 5.1 times income. Median rent is — a month.
What is the weather like in Vista West?
July highs average 89.0°F and January lows 15.0°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 12.2 inches of precipitation a year and 71.8 inches of snow.
Does Vista West get tornadoes?
13 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Vista West since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was a F1 on July 27, 1962. 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)