Mountain View

Tiny CDP at the base of Casper Mountain

Population
~96 (2010 Census CDP; 2025 est. ~39)
Median Price
~$285K–$325K
Distance
~6 mi S via S Poplar St / Garden Creek Rd
Mountain BaseTrail AccessRuralNo State Income Tax
Overview

Why People Move Here

Mountain View is one of the smallest CDPs in the Casper metro, with roughly 39–96 residents occupying about 58 housing units across 3.8 square miles at the base of Casper Mountain. The CDP sits where the terrain begins to rise from the Casper valley floor toward the 8,130-foot summit, placing Rotary Park, Garden Creek Falls, and the foot of WY-251 (Casper Mountain Road) within easy reach. Downtown Casper is a 12-minute drive north. Data is extremely limited for a CDP of this size.


By the Numbers

Key Statistics

Data sourced from census records, school district reports, and local transit authorities.

Population
~96 (2010 Census CDP; 2025 est. ~39)
Median Home
~$285K–$325K
No CDP-specific housing data available. Range estimated from Natrona County median ($285,920 Zillow home value index; $313K–$328K Redfin median sale late 2025/early 2026). The CDP contains only ~58 housing units, making any single-CDP median unreliable. 2000 Census median household income for this CDP was $28,068 — interpret all housing estimates with extreme caution.
School Rating
B
Natrona County School District #1
Distance
~6 mi S via S Poplar St / Garden Creek Rd
to downtown
Parks & Trails
3+
nearby

Transportation

Commute Times

Downtown Casper~12 min / ~15 min
Wyoming Medical Center~10 min

Education

School Districts

Natrona County School District #1

B
  • District-wide enrollment ~12,799 students, 14:1 student-teacher ratio
  • Kelly Walsh High School (Niche B+) and Natrona County High School (Niche B)

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Common Questions

FAQ — Mountain View

How far is Mountain View from downtown Casper?

Approximately 6 miles south, a 12-minute drive via S Poplar Street. Wyoming Medical Center is about 10 minutes away. Mountain View sits at the base of Casper Mountain where the terrain rises toward the 8,130-foot summit.

What outdoor recreation is near Mountain View?

Rotary Park and Garden Creek Falls are adjacent to the CDP, with the 5-mile Bridle Trail loop gaining 1,200 feet for views of the waterfall and Casper valley. Casper Mountain Trails (~10 miles of singletrack) and Hogadon Basin Ski Area (28 trails, 60 groomed acres) are accessible via WY-251, about 15 minutes up the mountain.


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