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

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

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

Liberal (19%) (77%) Conservative

Climate

Cold semi-arid climate. Dry grassland climate with cold winters and moderate seasonal temperature swings. See monthly weather averages below.

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

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Schools

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

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

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

Yellowstone Regional Airport
69 miles, N · 1star
Jackson Hole Airport
128 miles, W · 1.4star
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