Lucerne, WY

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 1/10
directions_run Walkability 1/10
directions_bus Transit 1/10
directions_car Commute 8/10
home Housing 5/10
visibility Safety 6/10
local_library Schools 8/10
local_airport Airports 1/10
school Colleges 1/10
accessibility Hospitals 1/10
directions_bike Bikeability
Not Bikeable. The area lacks biking infrastructure and has unsafe or impractical conditions for cyclists, requiring alternative transportation methods.
directions_run Walkability
Not Walkable. The area is heavily car-dependent, with almost no amenities within walking distance or pedestrian-friendly infrastructure.
directions_car Commute
Convenient Commutes. Commutes are manageable, with reasonable travel times and access to reliable transportation options.
directions_bus Transit
Very Limited Access. The area has little to no public transportation infrastructure, making it difficult to travel without a personal vehicle.
home Housing
Expensive. The cost of housing and rent is above average, making it challenging for some to afford living in the area.
visibility Safety
Moderately Safe. The area experiences moderate crime levels; while safe in many aspects, some caution may be necessary.
local_airport Airports
Remote. Airport access is highly inconvenient or impractical, requiring extensive travel arrangements.
accessibility Hospitals
Healthcare Scarce. The area has little to no access to hospitals or healthcare providers, requiring significant travel for most medical needs.
school Colleges
Higher Education Desert. The area has little to no access to colleges, requiring significant travel or relocation for education.
local_library Schools
Academic Excellence. High-performing schools with excellent test scores, strong graduation rates, and consistent college readiness. These schools regularly exceed state standards.

Residents

Population
466 332.4M (US)
Median Age
45.4 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
94.1% 64% (US)
College-Educated
22.5% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$72,321 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
99.3% 88% (US)
Average Commute
19 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
7.5% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$323,100 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$529 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$808 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
66.7% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

Hot Springs County
4
Wyoming
3
United States
4

Property Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing theft, burglary, or property damage.

How the Property Crime Score here compares with other places

Hot Springs County
3
Wyoming
4
United States
4

Climate

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 0 6 22
Feb 0 6 26
Mar 1 7 36
Apr 1 5 44
May 2 2 54
Jun 2 0 63
Jul 1 0 71
Aug 1 0 69
Sep 1 0 57
Oct 1 3 45
Nov 1 5 32
Dec 0 6 21

Hazards

Inland Flood Risk

Tornado Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place is deep red country, with 19% of residents leaning left and 75% leaning right.

Liberal (19%) (77%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 79%
Hillary Clinton 13%
Other 8%

Schools

Hot Springs County High School
5 miles, SW 3.7 star
Ralph Witters Elementary
5 miles, SW 4.1 star

Colleges

Central Wyoming College
49 miles, SW 1.4 star
Northwest College
78 miles, N 1.4 star
Casper College
112 miles, SE 1.9 star

Hospitals

Washakie Medical Center
24 miles, NE 3.2 star
Sagewest Health Care
49 miles, SW 3.2 star

Airports

Yellowstone Regional Airport
69 miles, N 1 star
Jackson Hole Airport
128 miles, W 1.4 star
Gillette-Campbell County Airport
138 miles, E 1 star