At a Glance
Median Income
$72,321
$26,355 per capita
Home Value
$323,100
Zillow: $372,465
Bachelor's Degree+
22.5%
97.0% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
0.8% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
35.6%
16.5% smoking rate
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)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Lucerne a Good Place to Live?
B+
3.8 / 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 $372,465. The cost of living index is 92.7 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1984.
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. Annual precipitation totals 12.6 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population466
Median Age45.4 yrs
Density23/mi²
Male / Female55% / 46%
Foreign Born0.6%
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$372,465
Housing Units239
Rent Burden26.2%
Health
Obesity35.6%
Diabetes9.9%
Smoking16.5%
Heart Disease6.0%
Premature Death11,503/100K
Climate
Avg Temp43°F
Rain12.6 in/yr
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.
26.4% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 1 fatal vehicle crashes.