At a Glance
Median Income
$26,364
$11,304 per capita
Home Value
$117,300
Zillow: $219,986
Median Rent
$553/mo
21.0% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
11.1%
84.5% high school+
Unemployment
29.9%
44.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
49.4%
35.8% smoking rate
How Lame Deer Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Lame Deer's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Lame Deer a Good Place to Live?
C
2.4 / 5.0 - Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Lame Deer residents earn a median household income of $26,364 , which is 65% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $11,304. The unemployment rate stands at 29.9% (731% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 44.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 263 business establishments, including 24 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Lame Deer is $117,300 , 58% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $219,986. Median rent is $553/month, with 21.0% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 94.6 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1981.
Education
11.1% of adults in Lame Deer hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(67% below the national average).
84.5% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.1/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Lame Deer has an average annual temperature of 45°F (7°C).
Winters average 21°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 15.7 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population1,939
Median Age21.8 yrs
Density35/mi²
Male / Female49% / 51%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans4.8%
Economy
F
Median Income$26,364
Per Capita$11,304
Unemployment29.9%
Poverty44.0%
County GDP$1,078M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,227
Housing
A
Home Value$117,300
Rent$553
Ownership53.6%
Zillow$219,986
Housing Units591
Rent Burden21.0%
Health
Obesity49.4%
Diabetes20.3%
Smoking35.8%
Heart Disease10.2%
Premature Death24,380/100K
Climate
Avg Temp45°F
Rain15.7 in/yr
Elevation3,865 ft
Education
D
Bachelor's+11.1%
High School+84.5%
Graduate+6.2%
School Score4.1/10
Community
2024 VoteR 67% / D 30%
Commute10 min
Broadband75.6%
Internet Speed25 Mbps
Libraries2
Did You Know?
The median home in Lame Deer was built in 1981.
The nearest airport is Sheridan County (61 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.446 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
9.6% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 3 fatal vehicle crashes.
182 declared natural disasters on record.