The U.S. has reported more than 63.8 million confirmed COVID-19 cases as of January 18. More than 840,000 Americans have died of COVID-19 — the highest death toll of any country.
Nationwide, there were an average of 221.4 daily new coronavirus cases per 100,000 Americans in the week ending January 18. Cumulatively, the U.S. has reported 19,451.3 cases per 100,000 Americans, and 256.2 deaths per 100,000 Americans.
In Wyoming, there were an average of 130.3 daily new coronavirus cases per 100,000 residents in the week ending January 18. Cumulatively, Wyoming has reported 21,595.5 cases per 100,000 state residents, the 14th most of all 50 states. Wyoming has reported 274.4 deaths per 100,000, the 24th most of all 50 states.
While the nation’s largest metropolitan areas were hit hardest in the early months of the pandemic, nearly every city has suffered from the virus. Outbreaks are particularly likely to occur in places where large numbers of people tend to congregate, leaving cities with high concentrations of colleges, correctional facilities, and nursing homes particularly at risk.
Since the beginning of the pandemic, the Casper metropolitan area has reported 17,938 confirmed cases, or 22,329.6 per 100,000 residents — the most of any city in Wyoming.
Cheyenne, the only other metropolitan area in the state, has reported 20,782.1 cases per 100,000 residents.
The coronavirus crisis has led to widespread unemployment across the country as consumer-facing businesses are forced to close and customers are encouraged to stay home. Unemployment in Casper peaked at 12.6% in April 2020, and is now at 7.3% as of May 2021.
To determine the metropolitan area in each state with the highest number of COVID-19 cases per capita, 24/7 Wall St. compiled and reviewed data from state and local health departments. We ranked metropolitan areas according to the number of confirmed COVID-19 cases per 100,000 residents as of January 18. Data was aggregated from the county level to the metropolitan area level using boundary definitions from the U.S. Census Bureau. Population data used to adjust case and death totals came from the U.S. Census Bureau’s 2019 American Community Survey and are five-year estimates.
| MSA | Population | Total cases | Cases per 100,000 | Total deaths | Deaths per 100,000 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Casper, WY | 80,333 | 17,938 | 22,329.6 | 246 | 306.2 |
| Cheyenne, WY | 98,320 | 20,433 | 20,782.1 | 239 | 243.1 |
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