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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 has a cool climate with 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. The area receives 50.8 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 34.

Temperature

15°F Jan (-9°C) 69°F Jul (21°C)
Annual Average42.6°F
21% below US avg
January Average15°F (-9°C)
July Average69°F (21°C)
Sunny Days302 days/yr

Geography

Elevation4,331 ft (1,320 m)
Area20.6 sq mi (53.3 km²)
Population Density23/sq mi
Coordinates43.7180°N, 108.1847°W
TimezoneAmerica/Denver
CountyHot Springs County County
Nearest AirportWorland Municipal (WRL)
21 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 12.6"
67% below US avg
Snowfall 50.8"
Wettest Month (May) 2.05"
Driest Month (Feb) 0.31"

Air Quality

AQI Median34.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskVery Low
Risk Score16.1 / 100
Social Vulnerability73.4 / 100
Community Resilience13.1 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

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

Earthquake History

59 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.8. Most recent: M2.5 on Jul 21, 2025.

Sep 21, 2013 20 km W of Fort Washakie, Wyoming M4.8 113 km
Oct 10, 1992 25 km SSE of Riverton, Wyoming M4.0 100 km
Nov 3, 2017 57 km S of Ten Sleep, Wyoming M4.0 68 km
Apr 13, 2021 51 km S of Ten Sleep, Wyoming M3.9 68 km
Feb 13, 2023 Wyoming M3.7 66 km
May 17, 2009 24 km WNW of Jeffrey City, Wyoming M3.7 131 km
Jul 4, 2021 43 km S of Ten Sleep, Wyoming M3.6 66 km
Aug 31, 1992 34 km WNW of Kaycee, Wyoming M3.6 93 km
Jan 9, 2007 7 km ENE of East Thermopolis, Wyoming M3.5 9 km
Aug 7, 1991 31 km NNW of Pavillion, Wyoming M3.5 60 km
Nov 16, 1993 17 km SSE of Ten Sleep, Wyoming M3.5 67 km
Apr 5, 2002 7 km W of South Flat, Wyoming M3.3 26 km
Sep 3, 2023 32 km NW of Kaycee, Wyoming M3.3 103 km
Oct 31, 2017 56 km S of Ten Sleep, Wyoming M3.2 63 km
Mar 10, 1993 27 km W of Midwest, Wyoming M3.2 131 km
Jan 29, 2012 27 km ENE of Atlantic City, Wyoming M3.2 129 km
Aug 19, 2000 36 km W of Jeffrey City, Wyoming M3.2 130 km
Feb 1, 2011 35 km W of Jeffrey City, Wyoming M3.1 131 km
Apr 25, 1997 16 km S of Lander, Wyoming M3.1 123 km
Aug 24, 2021 29 km NE of Boulder, Wyoming M3.1 135 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tornado History

60 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF3. Total: 6 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Jun 16, 1962 EF3 99 km 0
Jun 1, 2018 EF2 89 km 0
Jun 1, 2018 EF2 93 km 0
Jul 10, 2001 EF2 13 km 0
Jun 7, 1986 EF2 56 km 0
Jul 4, 1978 EF2 88 km 0
Jul 24, 1967 EF2 73 km 0
Jun 6, 1967 EF2 70 km 0
Jul 9, 1962 EF2 73 km 0
Jun 12, 1962 EF2 87 km 0
Jun 3, 1958 EF2 96 km 0
Jun 19, 2019 EF1 100 km 0
May 6, 2014 EF1 48 km 0
Aug 30, 2010 EF1 63 km 0
Jun 1, 2009 EF1 66 km 0
Jun 26, 2001 EF1 85 km 0
Jun 6, 1997 EF1 83 km 0
Jun 6, 1997 EF1 95 km 0
Aug 3, 1980 EF1 55 km 0
Jun 20, 1977 EF1 99 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: KATESBASIN (141,128 ac, 2000).

Year Name Acres Distance
2000 KATESBASIN 141,128 33 km
1996 EBLACK MTN 53,211 29 km
1996 BATES 47,060 54 km
2018 TEREK 43,872 58 km
2020 NEIBER 17,594 27 km
2006 OUTLAW 2 12,279 99 km
1999 ROOSTER 9,624 68 km
1996 WILLOW 7,723 65 km
1996 BUFFALO 2 7,173 56 km
2018 DENVER JAKE 6,973 33 km
1996 NBROKENBAC 4,921 81 km
2012 OTTER CREEK-UPPER BEE 4,786 73 km
2000 MUDDYCRK 4,601 18 km
2000 MIDDLECREE 4,534 61 km
1996 ANTLER 4,492 68 km
2007 COPPER MTN. 4,458 23 km
2018 ZIMMERMAN 3,655 19 km
2001 RENNER DRA 3,627 64 km
1999 LOWER GRAS 3,489 56 km
2017 BANJO 3,379 33 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 15°F (-9°C) 0.4 in Coldest
February 27°F (-3°C) 0.3 in Driest
March 37°F (3°C) 0.7 in
April 46°F (8°C) 1.3 in
May 56°F (13°C) 2.1 in Wettest
June 66°F (19°C) 1.5 in
July 69°F (21°C) 0.8 in
August 71°F (22°C) 0.7 in Warmest
September 59°F (15°C) 1.1 in
October 47°F (8°C) 0.9 in
November 32°F (-0°C) 0.5 in
December 21°F (-6°C) 0.4 in

Lucerne has a seasonal temperature swing of 56°F / from 15°F in January to 71°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 10.5 inches, with May being the wettest month (2.1") and February the driest (0.3").

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