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Lusk, WY

Full City Profile · Wyoming · Goshen County County

2.9 /5.0
C+ Fair
1,482 Population 716/sq mi density
$44,755 Median Income $30,614 per capita
$164,200 Home Value $130,527 Zillow
$590 Median Rent 29.3% income on rent
44°F Avg Temperature 261 sunny days/yr
325 Violent Crime/100K 520 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.9 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.2 / 5.0
$44,755 median income, 2.8% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.6 / 5.0
$164,200 home value, $590/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
325 violent crimes/100K
C+
Education
2.8 / 5.0
22.1% bachelor's degree or higher
Lusk has a cool climate with 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.

Temperature

24°F Jan (-5°C) 69°F Jul (21°C)
Annual Average44.4°F
18% below US avg
January Average24°F (-5°C)
July Average69°F (21°C)
Sunny Days261 days/yr

Geography

Elevation5,051 ft (1,540 m)
Area2.1 sq mi (5.4 km²)
Population Density716/sq mi
Coordinates42.7613°N, 104.4584°W
TimezoneAmerica/Denver
CountyGoshen County County
Nearest AirportWestern Nebraska Regional/William B Heilig Field (BFF)
76 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Wettest Month (May) 2.68"
Driest Month (Jan) 0.51"

Air Quality

AQI Median34.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskVery Low
Risk Score28.5 / 100
Social Vulnerability35.5 / 100
Community Resilience29.6 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

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

Earthquake History

32 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.2. Most recent: M2.6 on May 28, 2025.

Oct 19, 1996 21 km E of Antelope Hills, Wyoming M4.2 135 km
Aug 29, 2004 16 km NNW of Douglas, Wyoming M3.8 85 km
Aug 2, 2021 12 km NW of Rolling Hills, Wyoming M3.8 123 km
Oct 10, 1993 41 km W of Esterbrook, Wyoming M3.7 121 km
Jul 23, 1993 29 km WNW of Esterbrook, Wyoming M3.7 107 km
Feb 1, 2003 11 km E of Antelope Hills, Wyoming M3.7 144 km
Feb 6, 1996 13 km WNW of Hill City, South Dakota M3.7 148 km
Apr 9, 1996 34 km SW of Edgemont, South Dakota M3.7 45 km
Mar 9, 2025 7 km W of Fairburn, South Dakota M3.6 138 km
Dec 12, 2013 10 km WSW of Hermosa, South Dakota M3.5 149 km
Feb 15, 2004 19 km N of Douglas, Wyoming M3.5 79 km
Mar 26, 2021 10 km E of Edgemont, South Dakota M3.4 86 km
Dec 13, 1993 14 km SW of Esterbrook, Wyoming M3.2 98 km
Jul 22, 2020 16 km NW of Rolling Hills, Wyoming M3.2 129 km
Jun 18, 1998 23 km S of Chadron, Nebraska M3.1 120 km
May 3, 1996 32 km SSW of Edgemont, South Dakota M3.1 48 km
Jun 29, 2024 22 km ESE of Hill View Heights, Wyoming M3.0 121 km
Nov 2, 1992 5 km ESE of Lusk, Wyoming M3.0 6 km
Jan 6, 2018 7 km SW of Guernsey, Wyoming M3.0 67 km
Jun 30, 1993 25 km N of Douglas, Wyoming M3.0 79 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tornado History

215 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF3. Total: 15 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Jul 28, 2018 EF3 87 km 0
Jul 20, 1978 EF3 76 km 0
Jun 26, 1955 EF3 89 km 0
Sep 10, 2019 EF2 48 km 0
Jun 12, 2017 EF2 58 km 0
Jun 22, 2012 EF2 64 km 0
Jun 7, 2012 EF2 95 km 0
Jun 13, 1984 EF2 32 km 0
Jun 20, 1983 EF2 83 km 0
Jun 5, 1982 EF2 98 km 0
Jun 5, 1982 EF2 60 km 0
Jun 5, 1982 EF2 36 km 0
Jul 28, 1978 EF2 35 km 0
Jul 28, 1978 EF2 62 km 0
Jul 28, 1976 EF2 73 km 0
Apr 12, 1967 EF2 88 km 0
Aug 21, 1960 EF2 82 km 0
Jun 26, 1955 EF2 49 km 0
Jun 7, 2022 EF1 22 km 0
Jul 28, 2018 EF1 83 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: ARAPAHO (100,043 ac, 2012).

Year Name Acres Distance
2012 ARAPAHO 100,043 99 km
1989 FT.ROBINSON 46,887 72 km
1996 OLMSTEAD D 44,562 89 km
2006 SIOUX COUNTY COMPLEX 39,567 52 km
2012 DOUTHIT 29,036 71 km
2024 PLEASANT VALLEY 28,249 53 km
2010 ORPHA 25,839 80 km
2006 OLD CHICAGO 25,218 47 km
1985 FLINT HILLS 21,062 92 km
2016 SIMMONS 20,950 58 km
2002 HENSEL 14,439 91 km
1996 UNNAMED 14,279 71 km
2016 INDIAN CANYON 13,791 77 km
2012 SAWMILL CANYON 13,438 50 km
2006 TWENTY MILE 11,732 48 km
2000 WARBONNET 11,504 49 km
2001 WEST HELL CANYON 11,097 94 km
2007 ALABAUGH 10,650 98 km
2011 THOMPSON 10,519 62 km
1999 WALKER 10,022 60 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 24°F (-5°C) 0.5 in Coldest, Driest
February 27°F (-3°C) 0.6 in
March 33°F (1°C) 1.1 in
April 42°F (6°C) 2.1 in
May 52°F (11°C) 2.7 in Wettest
June 62°F (17°C) 2.3 in
July 69°F (21°C) 1.9 in Warmest
August 67°F (20°C) 1.1 in
September 57°F (14°C) 1.3 in
October 46°F (8°C) 1.1 in
November 32°F (0°C) 0.7 in
December 24°F (-4°C) 0.6 in

Lusk has a seasonal temperature swing of 45°F / from 24°F in January to 69°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 15.9 inches, with May being the wettest month (2.7") and January the driest (0.5").

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