At a Glance
Median Income
$44,755
$30,614 per capita
Home Value
$164,200
Zillow: $133,157
Median Rent
$590/mo
29.3% of income on rent
Violent Crime
423/100K
1,128/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
22.1%
92.8% high school+
Unemployment
5.7%
16.2% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
36.8%
16.9% smoking rate
How Lusk Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Lusk's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Lusk a Good Place to Live?
C+
2.8 / 5.0 - Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Lusk residents earn a median household income of $44,755 , which is 40% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $30,614. The unemployment rate stands at 5.7% (58% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 16.2% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 500 business establishments, including 28 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Lusk is $164,200 , 42% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $133,157. Median rent is $590/month, with 29.3% 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 1956.
Safety & Crime
Lusk reports 423 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 11% above the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 1,128/100K.
Education
22.1% of adults in Lusk hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(34% below the national average).
92.8% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.9/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Lusk has an average annual temperature of 44°F (7°C).
Winters average 24°F in January while summers reach 69°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 14.7 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population1,482
Median Age48.0 yrs
Density716/mi²
Male / Female42% / 58%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans7.5%
Economy
C+
Median Income$44,755
Per Capita$30,614
Unemployment5.7%
Poverty16.2%
County GDP$592M
Avg Weekly Wage$913
Housing
A+
Home Value$164,200
Rent$590
Ownership59.1%
Zillow$133,157
Housing Units785
Rent Burden29.3%
Crime
F
Violent423/100K
Property1,128/100K
Health
Obesity36.8%
Diabetes9.8%
Smoking16.9%
Heart Disease5.8%
Premature Death9,718/100K
Climate
Avg Temp44°F
Rain14.7 in/yr
Elevation5,051 ft
Education
C+
Bachelor's+22.1%
High School+92.8%
Graduate+3.1%
School Score5.9/10
Community
2024 VoteR 80% / D 19%
Commute14 min
Broadband80.7%
Internet Speed35 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries1
Did You Know?
Lusk was founded in 1886.
The median home in Lusk was built in 1956.
The nearest airport is Western Nebraska Regional/William B Heilig Field (76 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.427 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
19.1% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 2 fatal vehicle crashes.