Edgerton
Century-Old Oil-Field Town on the Salt Creek Corridor
Why People Move Here
Edgerton is a 154-resident incorporated town adjacent to Midwest on the Salt Creek corridor, 42 miles north of Casper. Founded in 1923 to house workers supporting the Salt Creek Oil Field, Edgerton celebrated its centennial in 2025. With median property values around $26,300, it has some of the lowest housing costs in the state. The town retains oil-boom-era buildings and a small community working to sustain itself through mutual-aid initiatives like the Share Shed, a resident-organized free-exchange station.
Key Statistics
Data sourced from census records, school district reports, and local transit authorities.
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School Districts
Natrona County School District #1 — Midwest School (K-12)
C- Located in adjacent Midwest (~2 mi west) — pre-K through 12th grade under one roof
- 4-day school week (Mon-Thu, 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM)
- ~141 students with a 10:1 student-teacher ratio
- Open enrollment district — students from anywhere in Natrona County may attend
- Verify enrollment eligibility by address
FAQ — Edgerton
What is the housing market like in Edgerton?
Edgerton has some of the lowest housing costs in Wyoming, with a median property value of approximately $26,300 (Census/Data USA, 2023). The housing stock dates largely to the 1920s oil-boom era. With a population of ~154, listing volume is extremely low and properties rarely appear on major real estate sites. Contact local Natrona County agents for current availability.
What schools serve Edgerton?
Edgerton students attend Midwest School (~2 miles west), part of Natrona County School District #1. The school serves pre-K through 12th grade under one roof with approximately 141 students and a 10:1 student-teacher ratio. It operates on a 4-day school week (Monday through Thursday). The district is open enrollment. Verify enrollment eligibility by address.
How far is Edgerton from Casper?
Edgerton is approximately 42 miles north of downtown Casper via WY-259, with a drive time of 48-55 minutes. Adjacent Midwest is about 2 miles west. The route crosses open rangeland and can be affected by high winds and winter weather. Casper provides all major services including grocery stores, Banner Wyoming Medical Center, and commercial retail.
What is the history of Edgerton?
Founded in 1923 during the Salt Creek Oil Field boom, Edgerton served workers supporting what was then the most productive oil field in the Rocky Mountains. The town celebrated its centennial in 2025. While companion settlements like Salt Creek, Lavoye, and Snyder have disappeared entirely, Edgerton and adjacent Midwest are the only original boomtowns that survived. The Black Gold Byway driving route connects historical markers in the area documenting this petroleum heritage.
What grocery and service options are available in Edgerton?
Edgerton has no commercial businesses. The nearest staples are at the Big D gas station in Midwest (~2 mi west), which carries milk, eggs, cold cuts, and frozen items but no fresh produce. The area is classified as a USDA food desert. Full-service grocery stores (Albertsons, Smith's, Walmart) are in Casper, approximately 42 miles south.
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