At a Glance
Median Income
$44,755
$30,614 per capita
Home Value
$164,200
Zillow: $130,527
Median Rent
$590/mo
29.3% of income on rent
Violent Crime
325/100K
520/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
22.1%
92.8% high school+
Unemployment
2.8%
16.2% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
36.8%
16.9% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
44°F
261 sunny days/yr
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+
2.9 / 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 2.8% (22% below 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 $130,527. 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 325 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 14% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 520/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.
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. The area gets 261 sunny days per year. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 34.
Data Overview
People
Population1,482
Median Age48.0 yrs
Density716/mi²
Male / Female42% / 58%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans7.5%
Economy
B
Median Income$44,755
Per Capita$30,614
Unemployment2.8%
Poverty16.2%
County GDP$592M
Avg Weekly Wage$913
Housing
A+
Home Value$164,200
Rent$590
Ownership59.1%
Zillow$130,527
Housing Units785
Rent Burden29.3%
Crime
F
Violent325/100K
Property520/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault195/100K
Burglary0/100K
Health
Obesity36.8%
Diabetes9.8%
Smoking16.9%
Heart Disease5.8%
Premature Death9,718/100K
Climate
Avg Temp44°F
Sunny Days261/yr
AQI34 (Good)
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.
20.2% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
The county recorded 2 fatal vehicle crashes.
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