Moorcroft, WY

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.

3.0 /5.0
B Good
1,062 Population 843/sq mi density
$66,176 Median Income $26,824 per capita
$227,900 Home Value $247,708 Zillow
$1,025 Median Rent
45°F Avg Temperature
292 Violent Crime/100K 1,655 property/100K
B
Overall
3.0 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.3 / 5.0
$66,176 median income, 1.5% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.7 / 5.0
$227,900 home value, $1,025/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
292 violent crimes/100K (23% below avg)
D
Education
1.9 / 5.0
11.3% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $66,176
12% lower than US avg
Home Value $227,900
19% lower than US avg
Violent Crime 292/100K
23% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+ 11.3%
66% lower than US avg
Median Rent $1,025
12% lower than US avg
Obesity Rate 31.8%
1% lower than US avg
Unemployment 1.5%
58% lower than US avg
Poverty Rate 5.4%
56% lower than US avg

How Moorcroft Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)

People

Population1,062
Median Age25.7 yrs
Density843/mi²
Male / Female41% / 59%
Largest GroupWhite 98%

Economy

A
Median Income$66,176
Per Capita$26,824
Unemployment1.5%
Poverty5.4%
County GDP$458M
Commute24 min

Housing

A+
Home Value$227,900
Rent$1,025
OwnershipN/A
Zillow$247,708

Crime

F
Violent292/100K
Property1,655/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault292/100K
Burglary389/100K

Health

Obesity31.8%
UninsuredN/A
Depression22.5%
Heart Disease4.9%

Climate

Avg Temp45°F
AQI34 (Good)
Elevation4,273 ft

Education

D
Bachelor's+11.3%
High School+93.9%
School Score6.13

Community

2024 VoteR 88% / D 10%
Commute24 min
Libraries3

Is Moorcroft a Good Place to Live?

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.

Economy & Jobs

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.

Cost of Living & Housing

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.

Safety & Crime

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.

Education

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.

Climate & Weather

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.

Moorcroft has a population of 1,062 with a density of 843 people per square mile. The median age is 25.7 years, 34% younger than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (97.8%), with 1.7% Hispanic.

Population

1,062
Total Population
843
People / sq mi
25.7yrs
Median Age
34% below US avg
1.3mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 41.1%
Female 58.9%

Race & Ethnicity

Moorcroft vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only100.0%
27% above US avg
Spanish0.0%
100% below US avg

Social Characteristics

Moorcroft vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Moorcroft is $66,176, which is 12% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 1.5% (below the 3.6% US average). 5.4% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 24 minutes.

Income: Moorcroft vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$66,176
12% below US avg
Per Capita Income$26,824
Avg Weekly Wage$1,105
IRS Avg AGI$87,250

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment1.5%
58% below US avg
Poverty Rate5.4%
56% below US avg
Establishments (County)367
County GDP$458M

Business (County)

Restaurants28
Healthcare19
Retail24
Manufacturing13

Tax & Cost of Living

Property Tax (IRS)$3,710
6% above US avg
Effective Tax Rate1.63%

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time23.5 min
Work from Home16.6%

Walkability

The median home value in Moorcroft is $227,900, 19% below the national average. Monthly rent averages $1,025 (12% below US avg). Zillow estimates the typical home value at $247,708.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$227,900
19% below US avg
Zillow ZHVI$247,708

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$1,025
12% below US avg

HUD Fair Market Rent

Studio$785
1 Bedroom$824
2 Bedrooms$1,044
3 Bedrooms$1,399
4 Bedrooms$1,719

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied64.6%

Property Tax

Avg Tax (IRS)$3,710
6% above US avg
Effective Rate1.63%
In Moorcroft, 31.8% of adults are obese (below the 32.1% national rate). 22.5% report depression. 22.3% are physically inactive.

Health Metrics: Moorcroft vs U.S. Average (%)

Chronic Conditions

Obesity31.8%
1% below US avg
Diabetes8.0%
Heart Disease4.9%
High Blood Pressure26.3%
Asthma10.7%
COPD5.7%
Stroke2.6%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Binge Drinking19.2%
Physical Inactivity22.3%
Depression22.5%
Mental Distress17.4%
Physical Distress12.1%

Healthcare Access

Insurance Rate86.6%
Checkup Rate67.2%
Premature Death7,578/100K

Food & Exercise

Food Environment8.3/10
Exercise Access60.2%
Healthcare Facilities19
Moorcroft has a violent crime rate of 292 per 100,000 residents, 23% below the national average of 380. Property crime stands at 1,655 per 100,000 (16% below US avg). The murder rate is 0.0 per 100,000.

Crime Rates: Moorcroft vs U.S. Average (per 100,000)

Violent Crime

Total Violent292.1/100K
23% below US avg
Murder0.0/100K
100% below US avg
Rape0.0/100K
Robbery0.0/100K
Assault292.1/100K

Property Crime

Total Property1,655.3/100K
16% below US avg
Burglary389.5/100K
Theft1,265.8/100K
Vehicle Theft0.0/100K
Arson0.0/100K

Traffic Safety

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)4

Safety Score

Safety GradeF
Safety Score1.0 / 5.0
Moorcroft has an average annual temperature of 45°F (7°C). Winters average 22°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 34.

Temperature

22°F Jan (-6°C) 71°F Jul (22°C)
Annual Average44.6°F
17% below US avg
January Average22°F (-6°C)
July Average71°F (22°C)

Precipitation & Snow

Air Quality

AQI Median34.0
RatingGood

Geography

Elevation4,273 ft (1,302 m)
Area1.3 sq mi (3.3 km²)
Population Density843/sq mi
Coordinates44.2645°N, 104.9476°W
County FIPS56011
It is classified as Nonmetro — Rural. 11.3% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (66% below US avg). In the 2024 election, the county voted Republican by a 78-point margin.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 88.3%
D 10.3%

Winner: Republican by 78 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+11.3%
66% below US avg
High School+93.9%
School Test Score6.13
D Education Grade (1.9/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 9Nonmetro — Rural
Population Density843/sq mi
Total Area1.3 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Alt Fuel Stations1
Public Libraries3
Healthcare Facilities19
Restaurants28
Retail Stores24

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)4
F Safety Grade (1.0/5.0)

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute23.5 min
Work from Home16.6%

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