Lovell, WY

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 1/10
directions_run Walkability 1/10
directions_bus Transit 1/10
directions_car Commute 8/10
home Housing 8/10
visibility Safety 8/10
local_library Schools 7/10
local_airport Airports 1/10
school Colleges 1/10
accessibility Hospitals 2/10
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
Relatively Affordable. Housing and rent are moderately priced, and the overall cost of living is manageable for the average household.
visibility Safety
Generally Safe. Crime rates are below average, with only occasional incidents, making the area a relatively secure place to live.
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
Strong Performance. Well-regarded schools with above-average academic outcomes, dependable graduation success, and solid support for college preparation.

Residents

Population
2,590 332.4M (US)
Median Age
40.9 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
64.1% 64% (US)
College-Educated
19.3% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$61,620 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
83.5% 88% (US)
Average Commute
20 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
6.5% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$211,500 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$445 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$555 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
65.2% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

Big Horn County
2
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

Big Horn County
1
Wyoming
4
United States
4

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place is deep red country, with 17% of residents leaning left and 76% leaning right.

Liberal (17%) (77%) Conservative

Climate

Cold desert climate. Very dry climate with cold winters, and limited precipitation. See monthly weather averages below.

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 0 5 20
Feb 0 2 23
Mar 1 5 33
Apr 1 2 42
May 1 1 51
Jun 1 0 60
Jul 1 0 68
Aug 1 0 65
Sep 1 0 55
Oct 1 2 43
Nov 0 2 30
Dec 0 5 20

Hazards

Inland Flood Risk

Tornado Risk

Schools

Lovell Elementary
<1 miles, W · 4.1star
Lovell Middle School
<1 miles, W · 3.7star
Lovell High School
<1 miles, NW · 4.1star
Rocky Mountain High School
4 miles, NW · 2.3star

Colleges

Northwest College
19 miles, W · 1.4star
Rocky Mountain College
67 miles, N · 1.9star

Hospitals

North Big Horn Hospital District
<1 miles, S · 4.1star
Powell Valley Hospital
19 miles, W · 4.1star
Cody Regional Health
40 miles, W · 3.2star

Airports

Yellowstone Regional Airport
38 miles, W · 1star
Yellowstone Airport
134 miles, W · 1star
Jackson Hole Airport
144 miles, W · 1.4star