Wyoming
Moorcroft is a small town in Wyoming with a population of 1,062. Residents earn $66,176 per year, which is 12% below the national average.
Based on current data, Moorcroft receives an overall livability score of 3.0 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B. Key strengths include low unemployment, low crime rates, affordable housing, a low poverty rate. Moorcroft offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
The median household income in Moorcroft is $66,176, 12% below the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 1.5%. Only 5.4% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 24 minutes.
The median home value in Moorcroft is $227,900, 19% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $1,025 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. A price-to-income ratio of 3.4x indicates a reasonably affordable housing market.
Violent crime in Moorcroft is below the national average at 292 per 100,000 residents (U.S. avg: 380). Property crime occurs at a rate of 1,655 per 100,000, near the national average.
11.3% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 93.9% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.1/10 in standardized testing, reflecting strong academic performance.
Moorcroft has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 45°F. Winters average 22°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 34.
| English Only | 100.0% |
| 27% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 0.0% |
| 100% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $66,176 |
| 12% below US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $26,824 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $1,105 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $87,250 |
| Unemployment | 1.5% |
| 58% below US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 5.4% |
| 56% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 367 |
| County GDP | $458M |
| Restaurants | 28 |
| Healthcare | 19 |
| Retail | 24 |
| Manufacturing | 13 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $3,710 |
| 6% above US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 1.63% |
| Commute Time | 23.5 min |
| Work from Home | 16.6% |
| Census Median | $227,900 |
| 19% below US avg | |
| Zillow ZHVI | $247,708 |
| Census Median Rent | $1,025 |
| 12% below US avg |
| Studio | $785 |
| 1 Bedroom | $824 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,044 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,399 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,719 |
| Owner-Occupied | 64.6% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $3,710 |
| 6% above US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 1.63% |
| Obesity | 31.8% |
| 1% below US avg | |
| Diabetes | 8.0% |
| Heart Disease | 4.9% |
| High Blood Pressure | 26.3% |
| Asthma | 10.7% |
| COPD | 5.7% |
| Stroke | 2.6% |
| Binge Drinking | 19.2% |
| Physical Inactivity | 22.3% |
| Depression | 22.5% |
| Mental Distress | 17.4% |
| Physical Distress | 12.1% |
| Insurance Rate | 86.6% |
| Checkup Rate | 67.2% |
| Premature Death | 7,578/100K |
| Food Environment | 8.3/10 |
| Exercise Access | 60.2% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 19 |
| Total Violent | 292.1/100K |
| 23% below US avg | |
| Murder | 0.0/100K |
| 100% below US avg | |
| Rape | 0.0/100K |
| Robbery | 0.0/100K |
| Assault | 292.1/100K |
| Total Property | 1,655.3/100K |
| 16% below US avg | |
| Burglary | 389.5/100K |
| Theft | 1,265.8/100K |
| Vehicle Theft | 0.0/100K |
| Arson | 0.0/100K |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 4 |
| Safety Grade | F |
| Safety Score | 1.0 / 5.0 |
| Annual Average | 44.6°F |
| 17% below US avg | |
| January Average | 22°F (-6°C) |
| July Average | 71°F (22°C) |
| AQI Median | 34.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 4,273 ft (1,302 m) |
| Area | 1.3 sq mi (3.3 km²) |
| Population Density | 843/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 44.2645°N, 104.9476°W |
| County FIPS | 56011 |
Winner: Republican by 78 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 11.3% |
| 66% below US avg | |
| High School+ | 93.9% |
| School Test Score | 6.13 |
| RUCC Code 9 | Nonmetro — Rural |
| Population Density | 843/sq mi |
| Total Area | 1.3 sq mi |
| Alt Fuel Stations | 1 |
| Public Libraries | 3 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 19 |
| Restaurants | 28 |
| Retail Stores | 24 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 4 |
| Avg Commute | 23.5 min |
| Work from Home | 16.6% |