Lance Creek, WY

Full City Profile · Wyoming · Niobrara County County

2.5 /5.0
C+ Fair
47 Population 1/sq mi density
$222,900 Home Value $130,527 Zillow
47°F Avg Temperature
C+
Overall
2.5 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Education
2.5 / 5.0
19.1% bachelor's degree or higher

Lance Creek, WY

At a Glance

Home Value
$222,900
21% below
Zillow: $130,527
Bachelor's Degree+
19.1%
43% below
100.0% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
100% below
66.7% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
36.4%
13% above
17.4% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
47°F

How Lance Creek Compares to the U.S. Average

Each bar shows Lance Creek's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)

Home Value
79%
Poverty
538%
Bachelor's
57%
Unemployment
0%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Lance Creek a Good Place to Live?

C+
2.5 / 5.0 - Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Lance Creek is $222,900 , 21% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $130,527. The cost of living index is 92.7 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1938.

Education

19.1% of adults in Lance Creek hold a bachelor's degree or higher (43% below the national average). 100.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.2/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Lance Creek has an average annual temperature of 47°F (8°C). Winters average 24°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 14.3 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population47
Median Age64.8 yrs
Density1/mi²
Male / Female51% / 49%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans0.0%

Economy

Median Income
Per Capita$21,757
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty66.7%
County GDP$166M
Avg Weekly Wage$867

Housing

Home Value$222,900
Rent
Ownership76.0%
Zillow$130,527
Housing Units41
Rent Burden41.6%

Health

Obesity36.4%
Diabetes9.7%
Smoking17.4%
Heart Disease6.1%
Premature Death5,958/100K

Climate

Avg Temp47°F
Rain14.3 in/yr
Elevation4,404 ft

Education

C+
Bachelor's+19.1%
High School+100.0%
Graduate+0.0%
School Score5.2/10

Community

2024 VoteR 90% / D 9%
Broadband100.0%
Internet Speed30 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries1

Did You Know?

The median home in Lance Creek was built in 1938.
50.0% work from home.
The nearest airport is Casper/Natrona County International (91 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.439 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
23.4% of the population has a disability.