WYOMING COMMUNITY PROFILES

NEWCASTLE

The drives in and around Newcastle, Wyoming are drives through time marked by spectacular views, gorgeous scenery and plentiful wildlife. The location is unique, representing the best of two worlds. The short grass prairie of the High Plains and the Black Hills meet right in the community. Mount Rushmore, Devils Tower and other Black Hills attractions are an easy drive from Newcastle.

Major business and industries in Newcastle include ranching and agribusiness, oil refining, natural gas and oil well drilling, trucking, coal mining, gravel crushing, federal offices, local government and retail sales. The largest employment sectors are government and retail trade. The principle economic activities include ranching and dry land agriculture, oil and gas production, services and retail trade, as well as forest products.

Community Information

County Weston
Population/County 6,640
Population/City 3,207

Workforce

Number of Workers in County 3,227
Estimated County Unemployment Rate 4%

Taxes

Personal Income Tax Rate Zero
Corporate Income Tax Rate Zero
Sales Tax Rate 5%

Education

2004-05 High School Graduates 53
Graduation Rate 89.831
Total District K-12 Enrollment 833
Students per Teacher Ratio 12.25:1
ACT 2002-03 20.3
ACT 2003-04 21.4
ACT 2004-05 21.3
Expenditures per ADM $9,880

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Climatic Information

Average Number of Days of Sunshine -
Average High / Low Temperature for July 87.7/59.1
Average High / Low Temperature for January 34.0/11.3

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