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Lovell, WY

Wyoming · Big Horn County

Lovell is a small town in Wyoming with a population of 2,590. Residents earn $61,620 per year, which is 18% below the national average.

3.0 /5.0
B Good
2,590 Population 2,355/sq mi density
$61,620 Median Income $31,352 per capita
$211,500 Home Value $266,508 Zillow
$690 Median Rent 27.6% income on rent
45°F Avg Temperature 293 sunny days/yr
123 Violent Crime/100K 738 property/100K
B
Overall
3.0 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.9 / 5.0
$61,620 median income, 0.8% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.8 / 5.0
$211,500 home value, $690/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
123 violent crimes/100K (68% below avg)
C+
Education
2.5 / 5.0
19.3% bachelor's degree or higher

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Full City Profile
Median Income $61,620
18% lower than US avg
Home Value $211,500
25% lower than US avg
Violent Crime 123/100K
68% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+ 19.3%
43% lower than US avg
Median Rent $690
41% lower than US avg
Obesity Rate 34.0%
6% higher than US avg
Unemployment 0.8%
78% lower than US avg
Poverty Rate 12.4%
0% lower than US avg

How Lovell Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)

People

Population2,590
Median Age40.9 yrs
Density2,355/mi²
Male / Female52% / 48%
Largest GroupWhite 96%
Veterans13.3%

Economy

B+
Median Income$61,620
Per Capita$31,352
Unemployment0.8%
Poverty12.4%
County GDP$768M
Commute18 min

Housing

A+
Home Value$211,500
Rent$690
Ownership75.4%
Zillow$266,508
Housing Units999
Rent Burden27.6%

Crime

F
Violent123/100K
Property738/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault82/100K
Burglary287/100K

Health

Obesity34.0%
Uninsured14.4%
Smoking16.4%
Depression23.1%
Heart Disease6.0%

Climate

Avg Temp45°F (7°C)
AQI34 (Good)
Rain6.5 in/yr
Sunny Days293/yr
Elevation3,835 ft (1,169 m)

Education

C+
Bachelor's+19.3%
High School+91.5%
Graduate+6.2%
School Score6.30

Community

2024 VoteR 86% / D 13%
Commute18 min
Broadband81.7%
Libraries5

Is Lovell a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Lovell receives an overall livability score of 3.0 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B. Key strengths include low unemployment, low crime rates, affordable housing, abundant sunshine. Areas to be aware of include a high uninsured rate. Lovell offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Lovell is $61,620, 18% below the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 0.8%. 12.4% of residents live in poverty, near the national average of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 18 minutes, shorter than most U.S. cities.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Lovell is $211,500, 25% below the national median / offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $690 per month, below the national average / a plus for affordability. A price-to-income ratio of 3.4x indicates a reasonably affordable housing market.

Safety & Crime

Lovell is a very safe community with a violent crime rate of 123 per 100,000 residents / well below the national average of 380. Property crime occurs at a rate of 738 per 100,000, 62% below the national average.

Education

19.3% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 91.5% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.3/10 in standardized testing, reflecting strong academic performance.

Climate & Weather

Lovell has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 45°F. Winters average 19°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July. With 293 sunny days per year, residents enjoy well above the national average of sunshine. Annual precipitation totals 6.5 inches, including 13.3 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 34.

Lovell has a population of 2,590 with a density of 2,355 people per square mile, spread across 1.1 square miles. The median age is 40.9 years, 5% older than the national median of 38.9. The gender split is 48.1% female and 51.9% male. The city is predominantly White (95.9%), with 1.5% Hispanic. English is the primary language spoken at home by 97.2% of residents. 13.3% of the population are veterans, above the national rate of 6.0%. 16.8% of residents have a disability (above the 13.0% national average). 90.1% have health insurance coverage.

Population

2,590
Total Population
2,355
People / sq mi
40.9yrs
Median Age
5% above US avg
1.1mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 51.9%
Female 48.1%

Race & Ethnicity

Lovell vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only 97.2%
24% above US avg
Spanish 2.8%
79% below US avg

Social Characteristics

Lovell vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Lovell is $61,620, which is 18% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $31,352 (below the $39,052 national figure). The average weekly wage is $998, 30% lower than the U.S. average. The unemployment rate is 0.8% (below the 3.6% US average). 12.4% of residents live below the poverty line. The area has 520 business establishments, including 30 restaurants. The cost of living index is 92.7, below the national baseline of 100 / offering relatively affordable living. Workers commute an average of 18 minutes (shorter than the 28-minute US average). 2.3% of workers work from home (below the 15.2% national rate).

Income: Lovell vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$61,620
18% below US avg
Per Capita Income$31,352
Avg Weekly Wage$998
IRS Avg AGI$65,260
Gini Index0.411 (0=equal, 1=unequal)

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment0.8%
78% below US avg
Poverty Rate12.4%
0% below US avg
Establishments (County)520
County GDP$768M

Business (County)

Restaurants30
Healthcare28
Retail35
Manufacturing16

Tax & Cost of Living

Property Tax (IRS)$3,327
5% below US avg
Cost of Living92.70 (100=avg)
Effective Tax Rate1.57%

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time18.0 min
Drive Alone72.9%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home2.3%

Walkability

The median home value in Lovell is $211,500, 25% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home value at $266,508, higher than the Census estimate. Monthly rent averages $690 (41% below the national average of $1,163). Fair market rent ranges from $824 for a one-bedroom to $1,044 for a two-bedroom apartment. 75.4% of housing units are owner-occupied (above the 65.4% national rate). There are 999 total housing units in the city. The median year a home was built is 1963. The average annual property tax is $3,327. 27.6% of renters spend 30% or more of their income on housing. The home price-to-income ratio is 3.4x.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$211,500
25% below US avg
Zillow ZHVI$266,508

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$690
41% below US avg
Rent Burden27.6%

HUD Fair Market Rent

Studio$785
1 Bedroom$824
2 Bedrooms$1,044
3 Bedrooms$1,399
4 Bedrooms$1,719

Ownership & Property

Homeownership75.4%
Owner-Occupied75.4%
Renter-Occupied24.6%
Housing Units999
Median Year Built1963

Property Tax

Avg Tax (IRS)$3,327
5% below US avg
Effective Rate1.57%
In Lovell, 34.0% of adults are obese, above the national rate of 32.1%. 9.8% have diabetes. Heart disease affects 6.0% of residents. 29.4% have high blood pressure. 16.4% are current smokers. 16.7% report binge drinking. 26.6% are physically inactive. 23.1% report depression (above the 20.0% national average). 17.9% experience frequent mental distress. 14.4% of residents lack health insurance (above the 8.6% national rate). The primary care physician ratio is 1:2,908. The dentist ratio is 1:2,371. 61.2% of residents have access to exercise opportunities. The food environment index is 7.7 out of 10.

Health Metrics: Lovell vs U.S. Average (%)

Chronic Conditions

Obesity34.0%
6% above US avg
Diabetes9.8%
Heart Disease6.0%
High Blood Pressure29.4%
Asthma10.6%
COPD7.1%
Cancer7.3%
Stroke3.1%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Smoking16.4%
17% above US avg
Binge Drinking16.7%
Physical Inactivity26.6%
Depression23.1%
Mental Distress17.9%
Physical Distress13.7%
Short Sleep32.1%

Healthcare Access

Insurance Rate90.1%
Uninsured14.4%
67% above US avg
Primary Care1:2,908
Dentists1:2,371
Mental Health1:601
Checkup Rate64.2%
Dental Visits57.0%
Premature Death8,577/100K

Food & Exercise

Food Environment7.7/10
Exercise Access61.2%
Healthcare Facilities28
Lovell has a violent crime rate of 123 per 100,000 residents, 68% below the national average of 380. This breaks down to aggravated assault at 82.0 per 100,000, robbery at 0.0, rape at 41.0. The murder rate is 0.0 per 100,000 (below the national rate of 6.3). Property crime stands at 738 per 100,000, 62% below the U.S. average. This includes larceny/theft at 410, burglary at 287, vehicle theft at 41 per 100,000 residents. The county recorded 1 fatal traffic crashes. Overall, Lovell receives a safety grade of F.

Crime Rates: Lovell vs U.S. Average (per 100,000)

Violent Crime

Total Violent123.0/100K
68% below US avg
Murder0.0/100K
100% below US avg
Rape41.0/100K
Robbery0.0/100K
Assault82.0/100K

Property Crime

Total Property738.0/100K
62% below US avg
Burglary287.0/100K
Theft410.0/100K
Vehicle Theft41.0/100K
Arson0.0/100K

Traffic Safety

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)1
Traffic Accidents3
Avg Accident Severity3.3 / 4.0

Safety Score

Safety GradeF
Safety Score1.0 / 5.0
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Lovell has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 45°F (7°C). Winters average 19°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July. The area gets 293 sunny days per year, well above the U.S. average of 205 / making it one of the sunnier locations in the country. Annual precipitation totals 6.5 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 13.3 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 34. The city sits at an elevation of 3,835 feet.

Temperature

19°F Jan (-7°C) 71°F Jul (22°C)
Annual Average44.9°F
17% below US avg
January Average19°F (-7°C)
July Average71°F (22°C)
Sunny Days293 days/yr

Geography

Elevation3,835 ft (1,169 m)
Area1.1 sq mi (2.8 km²)
Population Density2,355/sq mi
Coordinates44.8358°N, 108.3919°W
TimezoneAmerica/Denver
CountyBig Horn County County
Nearest AirportYellowstone Regional (COD)
38 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 6.5"
83% below US avg
Snowfall 13.3"
Wettest Month (May) 1.89"
Driest Month (Feb) 0.31"

Air Quality

AQI Median34.0
RatingGood

Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)

Ozone (O₃)0.0457 ppm

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskVery Low
Risk Score31.1 / 100
Social Vulnerability52.6 / 100
Community Resilience7.7 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado Very Low
Earthquake Relatively Low
Wildfire Very Low
Flood Relatively Low
Hail Very Low
Strong Wind Very Low
Heat Wave Very Low
Winter Weather Relatively Low
Lightning Relatively Low
Ice Storm Very Low
Drought Relatively Low
Cold Wave Relatively Low
Landslide Relatively High
Volcano Very Low
Avalanche Very Low
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)

Earthquake History

49 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.2. Most recent: M2.6 on Mar 8, 2025.

May 11, 2022 36 km S of Silver Gate, Montana M4.2 128 km
Mar 25, 2008 35 km S of Silver Gate, Montana M4.2 129 km
Jan 9, 2007 7 km ENE of East Thermopolis, Wyoming M3.5 132 km
Nov 16, 1993 17 km SSE of Ten Sleep, Wyoming M3.5 133 km
Mar 4, 2019 35 km SSW of Silver Gate, Montana M3.3 134 km
Jan 9, 2009 42 km SSW of Silver Gate, Montana M3.3 148 km
Apr 5, 2002 7 km W of South Flat, Wyoming M3.3 102 km
Aug 16, 1992 47 km S of Silver Gate, Montana M3.2 130 km
Jul 21, 2023 Eastern Montana M3.2 82 km
Nov 9, 2009 40 km SW of Silver Gate, Montana M3.1 150 km
Dec 16, 2012 40 km W of Owl Creek, Wyoming M3.1 128 km
Jan 6, 2017 22 km SW of Owl Creek, Wyoming M3.0 134 km
Feb 13, 1998 12 km NE of Hyattville, Wyoming M3.0 89 km
Aug 8, 2003 36 km S of Silver Gate, Montana M2.9 128 km
Mar 2, 2014 9 km SE of Washakie Ten, Wyoming M2.9 99 km
Nov 6, 1998 36 km S of Silver Gate, Montana M2.9 126 km
May 3, 2013 35 km S of Silver Gate, Montana M2.9 132 km
Feb 28, 2007 44 km SSW of Silver Gate, Montana M2.9 149 km
Mar 30, 2017 38 km S of Silver Gate, Montana M2.9 126 km
Jan 27, 2009 41 km SSW of Silver Gate, Montana M2.8 148 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tornado History

51 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF3. Total: 1 fatality, 2 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Aug 2, 1985 EF3 35 km 0
Jun 16, 2010 EF2 45 km 0
Jul 11, 1978 EF2 39 km 0
Jul 4, 1978 EF2 49 km 0
Jul 24, 1967 EF2 55 km 0
Jun 26, 1964 EF2 30 km 0
Jul 9, 1962 EF2 53 km 0
Jun 12, 1962 EF2 40 km 0
Jun 26, 1959 EF2 76 km 1
Jun 3, 1958 EF2 59 km 0
Jun 1, 2009 EF1 80 km 0
Jun 26, 2001 EF1 48 km 0
Jun 6, 1997 EF1 40 km 0
May 18, 1991 EF1 43 km 0
May 24, 1990 EF1 39 km 0
Aug 25, 1986 EF1 58 km 0
Jun 15, 1984 EF1 80 km 0
Jul 24, 1981 EF1 1 km 0
Jun 18, 1978 EF1 11 km 0
Jul 4, 1976 EF1 58 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Nearby Volcanoes

1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Yellowstone (186 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Yellowstone Caldera(s) 2,805 m (9,203 ft) -1350 186 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: GUNBARREL (69,730 ac, 2008).

Year Name Acres Distance
2008 GUNBARREL 69,730 92 km
2018 TEREK 43,872 88 km
2021 ROBERTSON DRAW 31,132 69 km
2007 BONE CREEK 12,776 63 km
2016 WHIT 12,731 90 km
2008 CASCADE 10,017 92 km
1999 ROOSTER 9,624 99 km
1996 COLFAX 8,429 99 km
2021 CRATER RIDGE 8,147 52 km
2011 HOLE IN THE WALL 6,559 76 km
2006 BIRTHDAY2 6,553 76 km
2017 MICROWAVE 5,958 92 km
2003 LITTLE HORN II 5,889 57 km
2006 OWL 5,541 97 km
2003 DEEP LAKE 5,466 75 km
2002 COW CREEK 5,162 97 km
2002 RED WAFFLE 5,060 30 km
2005 BIG HORN 4,899 42 km
1991 ROBERTSON 4,812 69 km
2021 CROOKED CREEK 4,295 40 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 19°F (-7°C) 0.5 in Coldest
February 26°F (-3°C) 0.3 in Driest
March 36°F (2°C) 0.6 in
April 45°F (7°C) 1.0 in
May 55°F (13°C) 1.9 in Wettest
June 64°F (18°C) 1.6 in
July 71°F (22°C) 0.8 in Warmest
August 70°F (21°C) 0.8 in
September 58°F (15°C) 1.1 in
October 46°F (8°C) 0.9 in
November 32°F (-0°C) 0.5 in
December 21°F (-6°C) 0.4 in

Lovell has a seasonal temperature swing of 52°F / from 19°F in January to 71°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 10.4 inches, with May being the wettest month (1.9") and February the driest (0.3").

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Lovell is located in Big Horn County. It is classified as Nonmetro / Rural, a rural community. 19.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 43% below the national average of 33.7%. 91.5% have completed high school. 6.2% hold a graduate or professional degree (below the 13.1% national rate). Area schools have an average test score of 6.3 out of 10. In the 2024 presidential election, the county voted Republican with 85.5% of the vote, a 72.5-point margin. 81.7% of households have broadband internet access. There are 5 public libraries serving the community. 28 healthcare facilities operate in the area. 72.9% of workers drive alone to work.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 85.5%
D 13%

Winner: Republican by 72.5 points

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)1
Traffic Accidents3
Avg Accident Severity3.3 / 4.0
F Safety Grade (1.0/5.0)

Education

Bachelor's Degree+19.3%
43% below US avg
High School+91.5%
Graduate Degree+6.2%
School Test Score6.30
C+ Education Grade (2.5/5.0)

Area & Infrastructure

RUCC Code 9Nonmetro / Rural
Population Density2,355/sq mi
Total Area1.1 sq mi
CountyBig Horn County County

Services

Broadband Access81.7%
Avg Download Speed45.9 Mbps
Avg Upload Speed14.2 Mbps
Max Download Speed1,000 Mbps
Public Libraries5
Healthcare Facilities28
Restaurants30
Retail Stores35

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute18.0 min
Drive Alone72.9%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home2.3%
Average costs for common services in Lovell. Prices are estimated based on regional cost of living data and may vary by provider.

Healthcare

Doctor Visit (Primary Care) $232 ($139–$371)
Specialist Visit $324 ($185–$510)
Urgent Care Visit $185 ($93–$324)
Emergency Room Visit $2,039 ($742–$4,635)
Dental Cleaning $121 ($70–$185)
Dental Filling $232 ($139–$371)
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Auto Repair

Oil Change (Conventional) $42 ($23–$70)
Oil Change (Synthetic) $70 ($46–$111)
Brake Pad Replacement $278 ($139–$464)
Tire Rotation $37 ($19–$70)
New Tires (Set of 4) $556 ($371–$927)
Battery Replacement $185 ($93–$324)
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Home Services

Plumber (Per Hour) $93 ($56–$139)
Electrician (Per Hour) $83 ($46–$130)
HVAC Repair $371 ($139–$742)
HVAC System Install $6,489 ($3,708–$11,124)
Roof Repair $927 ($371–$1,854)
Roof Replacement $8,343 ($5,099–$13,905)
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Legal

Divorce (Uncontested) $1,391 ($464–$3,245)
Divorce (Contested) $13,905 ($4,635–$27,810)
DUI Defense $4,635 ($1,854–$9,270)
Bankruptcy (Chapter 7) $1,391 ($742–$2,781)
Will Preparation $464 ($185–$927)
Trust Preparation $2,318 ($927–$4,635)
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Personal Care

Men's Haircut $23 ($14–$42)
Women's Haircut $51 ($28–$93)
Hair Coloring (Full) $139 ($70–$232)
Manicure $23 ($14–$42)
Pedicure $37 ($23–$60)
Massage (1 Hour) $74 ($46–$121)
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Food & Grocery

Gallon of Milk (per gallon) $3.80 ($2.78–$5.10)
Dozen Eggs (per dozen) $3.24 ($2.32–$4.64)
Loaf of Bread $3.52 ($2.32–$5.10)
Chicken Breast (per lb) $4.17 ($2.78–$6.03)
Ground Beef (per lb) $5.10 ($3.71–$6.95)
Rice (per lb) $0.93 ($0.56–$1.67)
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Utilities

Electricity (Monthly) $130 ($74–$232)
Natural Gas (Monthly) $65 ($28–$139)
Water/Sewer (Monthly) $65 ($37–$111)
Internet (Monthly) $65 ($37–$93)
Cell Phone Plan (Monthly) $60 ($28–$93)
Cable TV (Monthly) $79 ($46–$139)
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Transportation

Monthly Parking (Downtown) $185 ($70–$464)
Car Insurance (Annual) $1,854 ($1,112–$3,245)
Bus Pass (Monthly) $65 ($28–$121)
Taxi/Uber (5-Mile Ride) $14 ($7.42–$23)
Car Registration (Annual) $93 ($28–$232)
Driver's License Renewal $28 ($14–$70)
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Education & Childcare

Daycare (Infant, Monthly) $1,112 ($556–$2,318)
Daycare (Toddler, Monthly) $927 ($464–$1,854)
After-School Care (Monthly) $371 ($185–$649)
Tutoring (Per Hour) $46 ($23–$93)
SAT/ACT Prep Course $927 ($371–$2,318)
Private School (K-12, Annual) $11,588 ($4,635–$27,810)
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Pets

Vet Visit (Routine Checkup) $56 ($28–$93)
Dog Vaccination (Annual) $93 ($46–$185)
Dog Grooming $56 ($28–$93)
Pet Boarding (Per Night) $37 ($19–$70)
Dog Spay/Neuter $278 ($139–$464)
Cat Spay/Neuter $185 ($93–$371)
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Childcare

Center-Based (monthly)
Infant$597
Toddler$560
Preschool$560
Family Childcare (monthly)
Infant$712
Toddler$671
Preschool$671
Source: DOL Women's Bureau (2022)

Top Industries in Big Horn County

Largest private-sector industries by employment (BLS QCEW 2024 data, county level).

Industry Jobs Establishments Avg Annual Pay Location Quotient
Mining & Oil/Gas 543 10 $73,738 33.85
Construction 325 64 $63,434 1.46
Manufacturing 298 22 $71,025 0.86
Accommodation & Food Services 255 31 $17,243 0.66
Retail Trade 248 29 $26,116 0.59
Agriculture & Forestry 153 28 $32,824 4.46
Administrative & Waste Services 150 26 $52,626 0.60
Finance & Insurance 110 25 $62,207 0.64
Wholesale Trade 98 19 $56,494 0.59
Information & Technology 73 13 $48,877 0.92
Transportation & Warehousing 60 12 $57,641 0.33
Arts & Entertainment 57 7 $23,000 0.80
Other Services 49 22 $35,565 0.38
Utilities 31 8 $76,731 1.92
Real Estate 20 9 $22,066 0.30
Unclassified 1 1 $85,742 0.17

Hospitals in Lovell

Hospital Type CMS Rating Emergency Phone
NORTH BIG HORN HOSPITAL DISTRICT Critical Access Hospitals — Yes (307) 548-5200

Schools in Lovell

3 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Lovell Elementary Elementary 308 25 12.3:1
Lovell High School High 235 16 14.7:1
Lovell Middle School Middle 185 13 14.2:1
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Radio Stations near Lovell

0 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality

Campgrounds Near Lovell

10 campgrounds found near Lovell.

NameRatingSitesPrice
Afterbay Campground — — Free
Barry's Landing & Trail Creek Campground — — Free
Black Canyon Campground — — Free
Cottonwood Creek Trailhead/Campground — — Free
Dayboard 9 Campground — — Free
Five Springs Falls Campground — — Free
Grapevine Campground — — Free
Horseshoe Bend Campground — — Free
Medicine Creek Campground — — Free
Sage Creek Cabin — 1 $65

National Parks Near Lovell

7 national parks and monuments found near Lovell.

ParkTypeFee
Bighorn Canyon National Recreation Area National Recreation Area Free
Buffalo Bill Reservoir State Park State Park Free
Buffalo Bill State Park State Park Free
Chief Plenty Coups State Park State Park Free
Cooney State Park State Park Free
Little Bighorn Battlefield National Monument National Monument $25
Pictograph Cave State Park State Park Free

Trails Near Lovell

50 trails found near Lovell.

TrailMilesSurfaceHikeBikeHorse
RED PRYOR 8.2 NATIVE MATERIAL — — —
STOCKMAN TRAIL 6.1 NATIVE MATERIAL — — —
BUCKING MULE FALLS 4.3 NATIVE MATERIAL — — Yes
BUCKING MULE FALLS 4.0 NATIVE MATERIAL — — Yes
KING TRAIL 3.6 NATIVE MATERIAL — — —
2095A 3.6 NATIVE MATERIAL — — —
BIG PRYOR 3.0 NATIVE MATERIAL Yes Yes Yes
BEAR CANYON 3.0 NATIVE MATERIAL — — —
SWITCHBACK 2.8 NATIVE MATERIAL — — —
INFERNO CANYON 2.8 NATIVE MATERIAL — — —
OLD HIGHWAY 2.7 NATIVE MATERIAL — Yes —
GRAHAM TRAIL 2.7 NATIVE MATERIAL — — —
STOCKMAN TRAIL 2.7 NATIVE MATERIAL — — —
BEAR CANYON RIDGE 2.5 NATIVE MATERIAL — — —
SHRIVER PEAK ROAD 2.2 NATIVE MATERIAL — — —
MILLER TRAIL 2.2 NATIVE MATERIAL — — —
SHRIVER PEAK ROAD 2.0 NATIVE MATERIAL — — —
GYPSUM CREEK 1.9 NATIVE MATERIAL — — —
BUCKING MULE FALLS 1.8 NATIVE MATERIAL — — Yes
STOCKMAN TRAIL 1.6 NATIVE MATERIAL — — —
CRATER ICE CAVE 1.3 NATIVE MATERIAL Yes Yes Yes
TILLETS HOLE 1.3 NATIVE MATERIAL Yes — —
BUCKING MULE FALLS 0.9 NATIVE MATERIAL — — Yes
RED PRYOR ICE 0.8 NATIVE MATERIAL — — —
MEXICAN HILL 0.7 NATIVE MATERIAL — — Yes
SWITCHBACK 0.6 NATIVE MATERIAL — — —
TILLETS HOLE 0.6 NATIVE MATERIAL Yes — —
BIG PRYOR 0.6 NATIVE MATERIAL Yes Yes Yes
BIG PRYOR 0.6 NATIVE MATERIAL Yes Yes Yes
20182 0.5 NATIVE MATERIAL — — —
CRATER ICE CAVE 0.5 NATIVE MATERIAL Yes Yes Yes
SAGE CREEK 0.4 NATIVE MATERIAL — — —
OLD HIGHWAY 0.4 NATIVE MATERIAL — Yes —
209113 0.4 NATIVE MATERIAL — — —
MEXICAN HILL 0.3 NATIVE MATERIAL — — Yes
24961 0.3 NATIVE MATERIAL — — —
RED PRYOR ICE 0.3 NATIVE MATERIAL — — —
BEAR CANYON CUTOFF 0.3 NATIVE MATERIAL — — —
BUCKING MULE FALLS 0.3 NATIVE MATERIAL — — Yes
PORCUPINE FALLS 0.2 NATIVE MATERIAL Yes — —
PORCUPINE FALLS 0.2 NATIVE MATERIAL Yes — —
24922 0.2 NATIVE MATERIAL — — —
28503 0.2 NATIVE MATERIAL — — —
OLD HIGHWAY 0.2 NATIVE MATERIAL — Yes —
209114 0.1 NATIVE MATERIAL — — —
2850D 0.1 NATIVE MATERIAL — — —
BUCKING MULE FALLS 0.1 NATIVE MATERIAL — — Yes
BIG ICE CAVE 0.1 ASPHALT Yes — —
BIG ICE CAVE 0.0 ASPHALT Yes — —
MAYLAND 0.0 NATIVE MATERIAL Yes — —

Museums in Lovell

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
LOVELL-KANE AREA MUSEUMGENERAL MUSEUM$19,935
BIGHORN CANYON NATIONAL RECREATION AREAHISTORIC PRESERVATION3075485406

Farmers Markets in Lovell

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Lovell Farmers Market262 E Main StJuly to OctoberFri:4:30 PM - 6:00 PM;Visit

Nursing Homes in Lovell

1 nursing homes and rehabilitation centers (CMS data).

Facility Ownership Beds Residents Overall Health Staffing Quality Phone
NEW HORIZONS CARE CENTER
1111 LANE 12
 Government - Hospital district 85 74 3/5 — 5/5 4/5 3075485200

Pharmacies in Lovell

1 pharmacies and drugstores.

Pharmacy Address Phone
LOVELL DRUG COMPANY 164 E MAIN ST 307-548-7231

Cell Towers in Lovell

AddressStructure TypeHeight (ft)
NE 1/4 NE 1/4 S, T 56 N, R 95 W (108527)GTOWER26
NE 1/4 NE 1/4 S, T 56 N, R 95 W (108527)GTOWER26
NE 1/4 NE 1/4 S , T 56 N, R 95 W (108527)GTOWER26
NE 1/4 NE 1/4 S , T 56 N, R 95 W (108527)GTOWER26
NE 1/4 NE 1/4 S, T 56 N, R 95 W (108527)GTOWER26
NE 1/4 NE 1/4 S, T 56 N, R 95 W (108527)GTOWER26
Little Sheep Mtn Site 5.5 MI E OF US RTE 310 AND 3.7 MIL S OF US ROUTE 1TOWER26

Fire Stations in Lovell

NameAddressTypeActive FirefightersVolunteersPhone
Big Horn County Fire Protection District #1314 Nevada AVEVolunteer307-548-6427

Bridges in Lovell

LocationTypeKindYear BuiltLength (ft)Daily TrafficCondition
Stringer/Multi-beamSteel continuous19652944,191F
Stringer/Multi-beamSteel continuous19751451,557P
CulvertSteel1963211,207G
Stringer/Multi-beamSteel continuous1971472810F
Stringer/Multi-beamSteel continuous1962303717F
SlabConcrete continuous1954103346F
Stringer/Multi-beamSteel198635276F
CulvertConcrete continuous198625187G
Truss (Thru)Steel1926390117P
Tee BeamConcrete19714160F
Stringer/Multi-beamWood or Timber19832423F

Superfund Sites Near Lovell

1 EPA Superfund sites (hazardous waste cleanup locations).

SiteAddressCounty
LOVELL PLANT (AMERICAN COLLOID CO)92 HWY 37BIG HORN

Airports Near Lovell

14 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Yellowstone Regional AirportCODMedium Airport
5 Springs Airport—Small Airport
Bakers Field—Small Airport
Bangart Field—Small Airport
Black Diamond Airport—Small Airport
Bridger Municipal Airport—Small Airport
Bunch Grass Intergalactic Airport—Small Airport
Dorsey Creek Ranch Airport—Small Airport
Fort Smith Landing Strip—Small Airport
North Big Horn County Airport—Small Airport
Pale Morning Dun Ranch Airport—Small Airport
Powell Municipal AirportPOYSmall Airport
South Big Horn County AirportGEYSmall Airport
Yu Ranch Airport—Small Airport

Grocery Stores in Lovell

4 grocery stores.

StoreTypeAddress
Family Dollar 8883Other320 E Main St
Good 2 Go Store 212Convenience Store1801 US Highway 310
Maverik Inc 270Convenience Store217 W Main St
Red Apple SupermarketSupermarket9 E Main St

Treatment Centers in Lovell

1 treatment centers.

CenterTypePhone
Big Horn Basin Counseling ServicesBoth307-548-6543

Churches & Religious Organizations in Lovell

6 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
ASSEMBLY OF GODPO BOX 397
BIBLICAL CHRISTIAN MISSIONARY SOCIETY1560 CRYSTAL CREEK ROAD
DISCIPLES WORLDWIDE AVIATIONPO BOX 368
FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH330 E 3RD ST
GOOD NEWS MINISTRIES TEAMPO BOX 205
SAINT JOHN LUTHERAN CHURCH520 MONTANA AVE

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Mines
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Active and inactive mining sites tracked by the Mine Safety and Health Administration
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Haunted Places
2
Locations with documented reports of paranormal activity and sightings
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Historic Markers
1
Officially designated historical markers from the Historical Marker Database
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Hot Springs
1
Natural geothermal hot springs from NOAA geothermal database
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Waterfalls
1
Natural waterfalls documented by USGS and OpenStreetMap contributors
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Frequently Asked Questions About Lovell

What is the population of Lovell?

Lovell has a population of 2,590 residents and is located in Wyoming. The population density is 2,355 people per square mile, spread across 1.1 square miles. The median age of residents is 40.9 years. The population is 48.1% female and 51.9% male.

Is Lovell expensive to live in?

Lovell is more affordable than the national average, with a cost of living index of 92.7 / below the baseline of 100. The median household income is $61,620, 18% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $211,500 (25% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $690 per month, below the national average of $1,163. The home price-to-income ratio is 3.4x, indicating housing is reasonably affordable relative to local income levels.

Is Lovell safe?

Lovell is considered a very safe city with a violent crime rate of 123 per 100,000 residents, well below the national average of 380. Property crime occurs at a rate of 738 per 100,000 (below the national average). Overall, Lovell receives a safety grade of F based on combined crime data.

What is the weather like in Lovell?

Lovell has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 45°F (7°C). Winter temperatures average 19°F in January, while summers reach an average of 71°F in July. The area receives 293 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 6.5 inches, with 13.3 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median Air Quality Index (AQI) of 34.

How is the job market in Lovell?

The job market in Lovell is very strong, with unemployment at just 0.8% / well below the national rate of 3.6%. The average weekly wage is $998. There are 520 business establishments in the area, including 30 restaurants and food service locations. The average commute time is 18 minutes, and 2.3% of workers work from home.

How much does housing cost in Lovell?

The median home value in Lovell is $211,500. Zillow estimates the typical home value at $266,508. For renters, the median monthly rent is $690. Fair market rent is $824 for a 1-bedroom and $1,044 for a 2-bedroom apartment. The homeownership rate is 75.4%. The average annual property tax is $3,327.

How are the schools in Lovell?

Schools in Lovell score 6.3 out of 10 on standardized testing, near the national average. 19.3% of adults in Lovell hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national average of 33.7%. 91.5% have completed high school. 6.2% hold a graduate or professional degree.

How healthy is Lovell?

The obesity rate in Lovell is 34.0% (above the national rate of 32.1%). 16.4% of adults are smokers. 26.6% are physically inactive. 23.1% of residents report depression. 14.4% lack health insurance (above the national rate). 61.2% of residents have access to exercise opportunities. The primary care physician ratio is 1:2,908.

What is transportation like in Lovell?

The average commute in Lovell is 18 minutes, shorter than the national average of 28 minutes. 72.9% of workers drive alone to work, and 2.3% work from home.

What are the demographics of Lovell?

The racial and ethnic makeup of Lovell is 95.9% White, 1.5% Hispanic or Latino. 97.2% of residents speak only English at home. 13.3% of the population are military veterans. 16.8% of residents have a disability. 90.1% have health insurance coverage.

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