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Vista WestWY
A town of 953.
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Stone Ranch Stage Station · Photo: Chevsapher · CC0
Population
953
Census survey, 2020–24
Median home value
$468K
Census ACS
Household income
$92K
median
Median age
60.7
years
Jobs based here
1,035
A job hub
Is Vista West a good place to live?
4.5% of working residents work locally in Vista West, below both the Wyoming town median (50%) and the median of U.S. towns (8%). No town among the 29 in Wyoming we compare has a higher median age than Vista West. Vista West has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.
What makes Vista West stand out
Where Vista West beats most towns.
Small town
953 people, and everyone knows the way
In a town this size, neighbors are the best guide. Ask them anything.
Nearby towns
MillsMountain ViewVista West
Getting set up
Moving to Vista West: who provides what
Vista West is unincorporated, so Natrona County and regional agencies provide most services.
PowerRocky Mountain Power15.1¢/kWh · EIA 2025HIFLD · EIA
WaterVista West Water CompanyNo health-based violations in 5 years · EPAEPA
Internet6 providers90% of addresses get 100/20 MbpsFCC
Trash & county servicesNatrona CountyNatrona County provides services here
Register to voteIn personWyoming has no online registration; you can register in person up to and including Election Day or by mail (received 14 days before).vote.govWho runs elections hereNatrona County ClerkNatrona County; contacts on the Handbook page.FVAP, Jun 2025
ZIP code8260482604 100%Census 2020
EPA SDWIS (Oct 9, 2026) · HIFLD + EIA-861 2025 · Census 2020 ZCTAs · NCES 2024–25 · registration: vote.gov, updated Nov 18, 2024.
The data
Ordered by what stands out in Vista West.
Work & commute
In Vista West, the average trip to work runs longer than in the typical Wyoming or U.S. town
At 32 minutes, Vista West’s average trip to work is against 15 minutes in Wyoming’s towns and 25 minutes across U.S. towns. Since 2013, Vista West has lost 1,226 jobs, to 1,035 in 2023. The median household income in Vista West is $92,000.
4%work in town
| Vista West | Wyoming towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average trip to work | 32 minutes | 15 minutes | 25 minutes |
| Median household income | $92,000 | $69,000 | $80,000 |
Where working residents work
In Vista West4%
Casper55%
Mills7%
Hartrandt4%
Cheyenne3%
6 mi
median commute distance
1,035
jobs based in Vista West
A job hub
jobs vs. working residents
Census LEHD 2023 · ACS
Who lives here
Older than Wyoming overall
People 65 and older are 35% of residents (19% statewide); children under 18 are 11% of residents (23% statewide). 30% of adults 25 and older have a bachelor’s degree or more, vs 31% across Wyoming.
60.7median age · WY 39.1
Vista WestWyomingUnited States
Ages · share of residents
23%
Education · adults 25 and older
No diploma5%
High school28%
Some college27%
Associate’s10%
Bachelor’s21%
Graduate10%
Women and men · all residents
45% women, 55% men
That’s an even split within the survey’s margin of ±9.6 points. Across Wyoming, 48.9% of residents are women.
| Vista West | WY | U.S. | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under 10 | 3.7% | 11.6% | 11.6% |
| 10 to 17 | 7.7% | 10.9% | 10.3% |
| 18 to 24 | 6.1% | 9% | 9.1% |
| 25 to 34 | 4.9% | 12.7% | 13.7% |
| 35 to 44 | 13% | 13.5% | 13.2% |
| 45 to 54 | 6.8% | 11.2% | 12.2% |
| 55 to 64 | 22.9% | 12.7% | 12.7% |
| 65 to 74 | 20.7% | 11.5% | 10.2% |
| 75 and older | 14.3% | 7% | 7% |
| No diploma | 4.6% | 5.8% | 10.4% |
| High school | 28.2% | 27.5% | 26% |
| Some college | 27.1% | 24.5% | 19.1% |
| Associate’s | 9.8% | 11.6% | 8.8% |
| Bachelor’s | 20.8% | 19.1% | 21.6% |
| Graduate | 9.5% | 11.5% | 14.1% |
U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates · in a town of 1,000, single groups can be off by several points
Natural hazards
Vista West faces a high natural-hazard risk, led by inland flooding
Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 72% of U.S. communities.
72risk score of 100
FEMA risk score
Inland floodingCold wavesEarthquakes
FEMA National Risk Index · OpenFEMA
Climate
Vista West has snowy winters and hot summers
Vista West has cold, snowy winters and warm summers, with very little rain. Vista West’s July high is 89°F.
72″snow a winter
Typical low → high °F
Winter15–37°
Spring30–58°
Summer51–85°
Fall32–61°
Sep 22
typical first frost
May 26
typical last frost
+1.7°
vs. the 20th-century average
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020
Health
Compared with most of Wyoming and the rest of the country, fewer of Vista West’s adults worry about having enough food
Of the 29 Wyoming towns we compare, none has a lower share of adults who worry about having enough food than Vista West. 14% of Vista West adults report frequent mental distress. Of the 29 Wyoming towns we compare, none has a lower share of adults 18 to 64 who have no health insurance than Vista West.
| Vista West | Wyoming towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent mental distress (CDC PLACES) | 14% | 17% | 17% |
| Yearly checkup (CDC PLACES) | 75% | 68% | 79% |
| Food insecurity (CDC PLACES) | 7.1% | 11% | 14% |
| Binge drink (CDC PLACES) | 15% | 16% | 16% |
31 measures vs. Wyoming
10 better19 too close to call2 worse
| What stands out | Vista West | WY |
|---|---|---|
| Fewer uninsured adults | 7.7% | 11.6% |
| Fewer adults facing food insecurity | 7.1% | 9.7% |
| More adults who have had cancer | 10.8% | 8.9% |
Banner Wyoming Medical Center
6.5 mi away · emergency room
1 of 3
care shortages: mental health
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CMS · HRSA
Keep exploring
Everything we know about Vista West
14pages on Vista West
The big questions
Day to day
After high school
Colleges nearby
1 within 15 miles of the center of Vista West
About 8 of every 100 Vista West residents are enrolled in college, against 6 across Wyoming.
A job hub
Every workday, about 1,014 people come to Vista West for work
Where Vista West’s working residents go each day. Line width shows the share.
1,035jobs based in Vista West
4%of working residents work in town
6 mimedian commute distance
Census LEHD 2023
About Vista West
Census-designated place in Natrona County, Wyoming, United States
Vista West is a census-designated place (CDP) in Natrona County, Wyoming, United States. It is part of the Casper, Wyoming Metropolitan Statistical Area. The population was 951 at the 2010 census.
From Wikipedia, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0 · facts via Wikidata (CC0)
- Area
- 4.8 sq mi
- Elevation
- 5,276 ft
- Area code
- 307
Questions about Vista West
Short answers, built from the data on this page.
Is Vista West, WY a good place to live?
Vista West has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.