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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.

Newcastle, Wyoming is an ideal business location. U.S. Highways 16 and 85 intersect at Newcastle and the Burlington Northern Santa Fe Railroad has a rail yard with 2 rail lines through Newcastle. In addition, Newcastle is served by Mondell Airport and the nearby Upton Municipal Airport, both are general aviation airports that feature 5,300 and 3,700 feet of concrete and shale surfaces, respectfully, and lighted runways. Commercial service is available at the Gillette Airport, 76 miles from Newcastle and at the Natrona International Airport in Casper, 185 miles from Newcastle with connections to Denver, CO and Salt Lake City, UT.

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.

The average price of a new 3-bedroom home in Newcastle in 2002 was $131,250. Average price of an existing 3-bedroom home was $70,674. The City of Newcastle has a 25 acre industrial site of which 50 percent has been developed. In addition, there are several privately owned land sites industrially zoned. Community and adult education programs are offered in Newcastle through Eastern Wyoming College and the University of Wyoming. Students have the opportunity to seek higher education foundation and vocational training in broad fields.

Weston County Health Services, a new facility in 1986, is licensed for 28 beds. The services provided are Acute Medical/Surgical Services, Emergency and Outpatient Services, Outpatient surgery, Diagnostic Services, Radiology, Mobile Imaging Services (CT scan, Mammography and MRI), Cardiopulmonary Rehabilitation and Physical Therapy.

Weston County is rich in history, scenic beauty and abundant wildlife. The area around Newcastle offers several “loop tours” that offer distinctive opportunities for sightseeing. The Wild West is still alive in Newcastle. One can also tour Dinosaur fossil areas, view abandoned homesteads along country roads and tour old stage stations lying in ruins amidst spectacular mountain scenery. To the north of Newcastle lie the ruins of Cambria, a company town peopled by miners and their families and immigrants from 23 nations. Newcastle boasts the Anna Miller Museum, a place where one can walk back in time and relive the old west.

Community Information

*Source: Wyoming Taxpayers Association
*Mill levies are assessed on 9.5% of market value for commercial and residential and 11% on industrial property
*County mill levies may include general, airport, public health, fire, hospital, libraries, fair, recreation, museums, bonds and interest
*Special levies may include conservation, fire, hospital, recreation, cemetery, solid waste

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• For additional Wyoming demographic information, visit the State of Wyoming Department of Administration & Information Economic Analysis Division.