At a Glance
Median Income
$101,080
$37,945 per capita
Home Value
$267,500
Zillow: $297,868
Median Rent
$1,071/mo
19.2% of income on rent
Violent Crime
0/100K
0/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
30.4%
93.6% high school+
Unemployment
2.2%
3.5% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
32.6%
13.4% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
41°F
316 sunny days/yr
How Lyman Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Lyman's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Lyman a Good Place to Live?
A+
4.5 / 5.0 — Excellent
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Lyman residents earn a median household income of $101,080 , which is 35% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $37,945. The unemployment rate stands at 2.2% (39% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 3.5% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 871 business establishments, including 56 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Lyman is $267,500 , 5% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $297,868. Median rent is $1,071/month, with 19.2% 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 1983.
Safety & Crime
Lyman reports 0 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 100% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 0/100K.
Education
30.4% of adults in Lyman hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(10% below the national average).
93.6% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.1/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Lyman has an average annual temperature of 41°F (5°C).
Winters average 22°F in January while summers reach 63°F in July. The area gets 316 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 11.0 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 34.
Data Overview
People
Population1,777
Median Age35.7 yrs
Density1,132/mi²
Male / Female49% / 51%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans11.8%
Economy
A+
Median Income$101,080
Per Capita$37,945
Unemployment2.2%
Poverty3.5%
County GDP$1,115M
Avg Weekly Wage$948
Housing
A+
Home Value$267,500
Rent$1,071
Ownership75.6%
Zillow$297,868
Housing Units693
Rent Burden19.2%
Crime
Violent0/100K
Property0/100K
Health
Obesity32.6%
Diabetes8.4%
Smoking13.4%
Heart Disease5.0%
Premature Death10,947/100K
Climate
Avg Temp41°F
Sunny Days316/yr
Rain11.0 in/yr
AQI34 (Good)
Elevation6,713 ft
Education
B
Bachelor's+30.4%
High School+93.6%
Graduate+7.6%
School Score6.1/10
Community
2024 VoteR 81% / D 17%
Commute22 min
Broadband92.0%
Internet Speed76 Mbps
Libraries3
Did You Know?
The median home in Lyman was built in 1983.
The nearest airport is Southwest Wyoming Regional (66 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.362 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
16.6% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
The county recorded 3 fatal vehicle crashes.
91 declared natural disasters on record.