Lovell, WY

Full City Profile · Wyoming · Big Horn County County

3.7 /5.0
B+ Good
2,590 Population 2,355/sq mi density
$61,620 Median Income $31,352 per capita
$211,500 Home Value $286,000 Zillow
$690 Median Rent 27.6% income on rent
45°F Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.7 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.9 / 5.0
$61,620 median income, 1.4% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.8 / 5.0
$211,500 home value, $690/mo rent
C+
Education
2.5 / 5.0
19.3% bachelor's degree or higher

Lovell, WY

At a Glance

Median Income
$61,620
18% below
$31,352 per capita
Home Value
$211,500
25% below
Zillow: $286,000
Median Rent
$690/mo
41% below
27.6% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
19.3%
43% below
91.5% high school+
Unemployment
1.4%
61% below
12.4% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
34.0%
6% above
16.4% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
45°F

How Lovell Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
82%
Home Value
75%
Rent
59%
Poverty
100%
Bachelor's
57%
Unemployment
39%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Lovell a Good Place to Live?

B+
3.7 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Lovell residents earn a median household income of $61,620 , which is 18% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $31,352. The unemployment rate stands at 1.4% (61% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 12.4% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 520 business establishments, including 30 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Lovell is $211,500 , 25% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $286,000. Median rent is $690/month, with 27.6% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 92.7 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1963.

Education

19.3% of adults in Lovell hold a bachelor's degree or higher (43% below the national average). 91.5% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.3/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Lovell has an average annual temperature of 45°F (7°C). Winters average 19°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 6.5 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 39.

Data Overview

People

Population2,590
Median Age40.9 yrs
Density2,355/mi²
Male / Female52% / 48%
Foreign Born0.2%
Veterans13.3%

Economy

B+
Median Income$61,620
Per Capita$31,352
Unemployment1.4%
Poverty12.4%
County GDP$768M
Avg Weekly Wage$998

Housing

A+
Home Value$211,500
Rent$690
Ownership75.4%
Zillow$286,000
Housing Units999
Rent Burden27.6%

Health

Obesity34.0%
Diabetes9.8%
Smoking16.4%
Heart Disease6.0%
Premature Death8,577/100K

Climate

Avg Temp45°F
Rain6.5 in/yr
AQI39 (Good)
Elevation3,835 ft

Education

C+
Bachelor's+19.3%
High School+91.5%
Graduate+6.2%
School Score6.3/10

Community

2024 VoteR 86% / D 13%
Commute18 min
Broadband81.7%
Internet Speed46 Mbps
Libraries5

Did You Know?

The median home in Lovell was built in 1963.
The nearest airport is Yellowstone Regional (38 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.411 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
18.3% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 1 fatal vehicle crashes.