Newcastle, Wyoming
Where the plains meet the pines. Population 3,400. Zero state income tax. Zero corporate income tax. $175K homes. Weston County seat with a hospital, schools, and county services. Wyoming Refining Company anchor. The BHC network's Wyoming expansion headquarters and the coal-to-code transition story that attracts federal funding.
~3,400
Population
$175K
Median Home
92-113
Y5 Relocations
0%
State Income Tax
The Opportunity
Why Newcastle
A working-class energy town at the edge of the Black Hills, pivoting from coal dependence to tech diversification. Zero income tax, affordable homes, county-seat services, and a community hungry for economic renewal.
Zero State Income Tax
Wyoming has no state income tax — period. A remote worker earning $100K keeps $4,400+ more per year than in Colorado, and $10,900+ more than in New York. Wyoming is one of only 7 states with zero income tax.
Affordable Housing Under $200K
At $175K median home price, Newcastle is one of the most affordable places in the BHC network. Energy-boom era housing stock provides good supply at low prices — real homes on real land, not tiny condos.
Oil & Gas Economy Stability
Wyoming Refining Company is a major employer. The energy sector provides a stable economic base while Newcastle diversifies into tech and remote work — a coal-to-code transition story.
Gateway to the Black Hills
Newcastle sits at the eastern edge of the Black Hills, at the junction of Highways 16 and 85. Close enough to benefit from tourism and the BHC network, far enough for true Wyoming independence.
County Seat Services
As the Weston County seat, Newcastle has a hospital, courthouse, full school district, public library, and county services that smaller towns lack. Small-town feel with county-level infrastructure.
No Corporate Income Tax
Wyoming has zero corporate income tax, zero franchise tax, and zero inventory tax. For entrepreneurs and small business owners relocating, Newcastle is one of the most business-friendly places in America.
The Wyoming Advantage
Zero Income Tax, Zero Corporate Tax, Maximum Freedom
Wyoming is one of the most tax-friendly states in America for individuals AND businesses. Newcastle gives you Wyoming's tax advantages with Black Hills proximity and BHC network access. No other city in the network offers this combination.
0%
State Income Tax
Wyoming is one of 7 states with zero state income tax
0%
Corporate Income Tax
No corporate income, franchise, or inventory taxes
~0.6%
Property Tax Rate
Lower than SD (1.2%), CO (0.5%), TX (1.7%), NY (1.7%)
5%
Sales Tax
State 4% + Weston County 1% — no local city tax
$16K+
Per-Pupil Funding
2.6x higher than South Dakota's $6,200 per student
#1
Business Climate
Wyoming consistently ranks among the top states for business
The Tax Math
A remote worker earning $100K in Newcastle keeps every dollar of state income tax — $4,400+ more than Colorado, $5,000+ more than California, $10,900+ more than New York. A small business owner saves even more with zero corporate income tax, zero franchise tax, and zero inventory tax. Combined with $175K homes, Newcastle may be the most tax-efficient place in the BHC network for entrepreneurs.
The Math
Wyoming Prices, Tech Salaries
Live in a county-seat town with a hospital, schools, and full services — for a fraction of the cost of any metro area. $175K homes, zero income tax, and a cost of living that makes your remote salary go 2-3x further.
| Category | Newcastle, WY | Denver, CO | Austin, TX | New York, NY |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median Home | $175K | $590K | $475K | $750K+ |
| Monthly Rent (1BR) | ~$600 | ~$1,800 | ~$1,500 | ~$3,200 |
| Monthly Mortgage | ~$1,000 | ~$3,200 | ~$2,600 | ~$4,100 |
| State Income Tax | 0% | 4.4% | 0% | 10.9% |
| Corporate Income Tax | 0% | 4.4% | 0% | 6.5% |
| Est. Monthly COL | $1,800-2,200 | $3,200-3,800 | $3,000-3,500 | $4,500+ |
Housing
Real Homes at Real Prices
At $175K median home price, Newcastle offers some of the most affordable homeownership in the BHC network. Energy-boom era housing stock provides solid homes on real land — not tiny condos or overpriced shacks. Good supply means less competition and more choice for relocators.
Housing Demand Projections
Based on relocator + BHC satellite growth
Education & Careers
County Schools, Tech Careers
Weston County School District #1, Wyoming's $16K+ per-pupil funding (2.6x South Dakota), Seed Academy tech training, and BHC positions at $145K+ minimum.
Education
- Weston County School District #1 (~500-600 students)
- Weston County School District #7 (rural)
- Wyoming per-pupil funding: $16K+ (2.6x South Dakota's $6,200)
- Seed Academy — AI, Vibe Coding, Remote Work training (Hot Springs)
- 25% tuition discount for relocator families
- +13-18 students Y1 → +68-83 students Y5
- WY funding: $16K/pupil — $1.09M-$1.33M new revenue by Y5
BHC Presence in Newcastle
5-10 BHC jobs Y1 growing to 15-22 by Y5, all positions $145K+ (equiv. $210K+ in Denver)
Energy Transition
Coal to Code — Newcastle's Next Chapter
Newcastle's energy economy is evolving. BHC positions this town as a national coal-to-code success story — attracting federal transition funding while building a diversified economy of energy, tech, and remote work.
$55-75K
Coal Salary
Declining industry — jobs disappearing as mines close
$65-85K
Remote Work Salary
Growing industry — location-independent, recession-resistant
Available
Federal Transition $
POWER+ Plan and EDA grants for energy community diversification
5-10 Y1
BHC Direct Jobs
Wyoming satellite office — tech, sales, support positions
Coal → Code
Narrative
BHC positions Newcastle as a national energy transition model
Diversified
Stability
Energy base + remote workers + tech = resilient economy
The Transition Story
Newcastle's coal industry is declining, but its infrastructure, housing stock, and workforce are assets for the next economy. BHC's "coal-to-code" narrative aligns with federal programs like the POWER+ Plan and EDA grants designed to help energy communities diversify. By Year 5, Newcastle hosts 92-113 remote workers earning $65K-$85K — higher than coal salaries, more stable, and growing. The energy base stays. The tech economy layers on top. Newcastle becomes a national model for rural economic transition.
Lifestyle
Where the Plains Meet the Pines
Thunder Basin National Grassland to the east, Black Hills National Forest to the west. World-class hunting, fishing, camping, and the kind of wide-open space that makes Wyoming legendary.
Thunder Basin Grassland
Vast national grassland — antelope, prairie dogs, open sky
Black Hills Nat'l Forest
Western edge access to 1.2 million acres of pine forest
Deer Hunting
Mule deer and whitetail — some of the best hunting in WY
Antelope Hunting
Wyoming is the pronghorn capital of the world
Elk Hunting
Area 1 elk tags — world-class opportunities nearby
Fishing
Stockade Lake, LAK Reservoir, and Black Hills streams
Camping
BLM land and national forest — dispersed and developed sites
Hiking & Trails
Cliff Swallow Trail, Cook Lake, and Black Hills access
Ranching Culture
Working ranches, county fairs, and rodeo tradition
Devils Tower
America's first national monument — 90 min north via Sundance
Economic Impact
$37.9M Cumulative Impact Over 5 Years
92-113 new households bringing remote-worker salaries into an energy town transitioning to a diversified economy. Plus federal coal transition funding eligibility and Wyoming's $16K per-pupil school funding.
| Year | New Relocations | Cumulative (w/ BHC) | Local Impact (1.6x) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Y1 | 12-15 | 17-25 | $2.21M |
| Y2 | 15-18 | 29-36 | $4.42M |
| Y3 | 18-22 | 47-58 | $6.77M |
| Y5 | 25-30 | 94-116 | $13.12M |
| Y10 | 30-35 | 270-320 | $33.8M |
$8.20M
Combined Local Payroll (Y5)
Relocator + BHC satellite jobs
$88K/yr
New Tax Revenue (Y5)
Property + sales tax
$37.9M
5-Year Cumulative Impact
1.6x economic multiplier
Local Economy
Energy, Agriculture, and the Next Economy
Newcastle's economy is built on energy, ranching, and county services. BHC adds a tech and remote-work layer that diversifies without displacing what already works.
Wyoming Refining Company
Oil RefineryMajor employer and economic anchor. Processes crude oil from the Powder River Basin — Newcastle's energy economy in action. Provides stable, well-paying jobs that form the town's economic backbone.
Weston County Health Services
HospitalCritical access hospital serving all of Weston County. Emergency, inpatient, outpatient, and specialty services. Healthcare jobs that stay even when energy fluctuates.
News Letter Journal
Local MediaNewcastle's newspaper of record since 1889. Covers local government, schools, energy, and community — the kind of institution that holds small towns together.
Weston County School District
EducationK-12 education for Newcastle and surrounding areas. Wyoming's $16K+ per-pupil funding means well-resourced schools. New students from relocators bring significant state funding.
Ranching & Agriculture
Heritage IndustryCattle ranching and agriculture have sustained Weston County for generations. The cowboy culture is real — working ranches, rodeos, and a community that values self-reliance.
Bentonite Mining
MiningWeston County has significant bentonite deposits — a clay mineral used in drilling, construction, and manufacturing. Another natural resource sector complementing oil and coal.
Location
Wyoming's Black Hills Gateway
Newcastle sits at the eastern edge of the Black Hills in northeastern Wyoming, at the junction of Highways 16 and 85. It is the BHC network's Wyoming anchor — the first foothold in a zero-income-tax state with a population hungry for economic diversification.
Network Connections
Newcastle connects to the full BHC ecosystem
Ready to Make the Move to Newcastle?
Apply today to relocate to Newcastle. $10,000-$15,000 cash incentive, housing assistance, co-working access, and a community in the only zero-income-tax state in the BHC network. Wyoming freedom, Black Hills beauty, small-town grit.