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Lucerne, WY

Full City Profile · Wyoming · Hot Springs County County

3.1 /5.0
B Good
466 Population 23/sq mi density
$72,321 Median Income $26,355 per capita
$323,100 Home Value $337,837 Zillow
43°F Avg Temperature 302 sunny days/yr
33 Violent Crime/100K 722 property/100K
B
Overall
3.1 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.4 / 5.0
$72,321 median income, 0.0% unemployment
A
Affordability
4.2 / 5.0
$323,100 home value, /mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
33 violent crimes/100K
C+
Education
2.8 / 5.0
22.5% bachelor's degree or higher

Lucerne, WY

At a Glance

Median Income
$72,321
4% below
$26,355 per capita
Home Value
$323,100
15% above
Zillow: $337,837
Violent Crime
33/100K
91% below
722/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
22.5%
33% below
97.0% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
100% below
0.8% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
35.6%
11% above
16.5% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
43°F
302 sunny days/yr

How Lucerne Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
96%
Home Value
115%
Poverty
6%
Bachelor's
67%
Unemployment
0%
Crime
9%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Lucerne a Good Place to Live?

B
3.1 / 5.0 — Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Lucerne residents earn a median household income of $72,321 , which is 4% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $26,355. The unemployment rate stands at 0.0% (100% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 0.8% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 262 business establishments, including 22 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Lucerne is $323,100 , 15% above the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $337,837. The cost of living index is 92.7 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1984.

Safety & Crime

Lucerne reports 33 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 91% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 722/100K.

Education

22.5% of adults in Lucerne hold a bachelor's degree or higher (33% below the national average). 97.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.2/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Lucerne has an average annual temperature of 43°F (6°C). Winters average 15°F in January while summers reach 69°F in July. The area gets 302 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 12.6 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 34.

Data Overview

People

Population466
Median Age45.4 yrs
Density23/mi²
Male / Female55% / 46%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans9.5%

Economy

A
Median Income$72,321
Per Capita$26,355
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty0.8%
County GDP$301M
Avg Weekly Wage$897

Housing

A
Home Value$323,100
Rent
Ownership87.4%
Zillow$337,837
Housing Units239
Rent Burden26.2%

Crime

F
Violent33/100K
Property722/100K

Health

Obesity35.6%
Diabetes9.9%
Smoking16.5%
Heart Disease6.0%
Premature Death11,503/100K

Climate

Avg Temp43°F
Sunny Days302/yr
Rain12.6 in/yr
AQI34 (Good)
Elevation4,331 ft

Education

C+
Bachelor's+22.5%
High School+97.0%
Graduate+4.4%
School Score6.2/10

Community

2024 VoteR 80% / D 19%
Commute17 min
Broadband65.2%
Internet Speed82 Mbps
Libraries1

Did You Know?

The median home in Lucerne was built in 1984.
The nearest airport is Worland Municipal (21 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.395 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
15.4% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
The county recorded 1 fatal vehicle crashes.