Lusk, WY

Lusk, Wyoming

Lusk, Wyoming, in Niobrara county, is 109 miles SW of Rapid City, South Dakota (center to center) and 211 miles N of Denver, Colorado. The town is home to some 1,447 residents.

The People and Families of Lusk

In Lusk, about 55% of adults are married. People in Lusk have space to make their own lives; many people there enjoy living in their own houses or apartments.

There are more females than males in the town than is typical.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Lusk had a median family income of $37,583. It's worth saying that successful single folks are not uncommon in Lusk.

Political Inclinations

The Republican party stood out in its ability to raise compaign money in Lusk.

Lusk Housing

According to the 2000 census, 74% of the housing in Lusk was owner-occupied. You may be likely to find historic buildings in the town as the average housing age is high. It's possible to find inexpensive apartments in Lusk. In the town you can own a home without paying sky-high real estate taxes.

Commuting

In Lusk, 82% of commuters drive to work. The relatively short commuting times in Lusk let you stay at the office later before starting your drive home (if that appeals to you).

High Points

Lusk strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Wyoming):

Category	Trophy
Affordability of Rents (vs. State)	Top 2%
Short Commute Times (vs. Peers)	Top 4%
Low Property Crime (vs. State)	Top 8%
Well-Paid Single Women (vs. State)	Top 9%
Affordability of Property Taxes (vs. State)	Top 11%

Comparative Profile of Lusk, WY

Comparing Lusk to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Wyoming (State):

Ratings range from (lowest) to (highest).

The People

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Female Share of the Population
Well-Paid Single Women
Age of the Population
Senior Citizens
Well-Paid Single Men
Racial Diversity
Children Under 5 Years Old
Male Share of the Population

Families

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Portion of People Married
Average Household Size

Wealth

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
College Educated Adults
People in Middle Class or Better
Median Family Income
People Above Poverty

Commute & Sprawl

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Short Commute Times
Public Transportation Use
Working at Home
Walking and Biking to Work

Housing

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Affordability of Rents
People Living Alone
Seasonal and Vacation Housing
Affordability of Property Taxes
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals
Housing Recently Built

Crime

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Low Property Crime
Low Violent Crime

Lusk Almanac

Lusk Climate

Nearest Weather Stations

• Temp ranges are avg daily min and max for the month
• Precipitation is rainfall (and rainfall equiv of snowfall)

Lusk Population (2000)

(From 2000 Census, as reported by individuals)

Neighborhood and Nearby Area Names

According to the US Postal Service, Lusk, its neighborhoods, and/or surrounding areas are also referred to as:

Note that not all alternate names are acceptable for use in US Post Office addresses.

Nearby Cities and Towns

Lusk Public Libraries

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Lusk High Schools (2004)

NIOBRARA COUNTY HIGH SCHOOL
702 WEST 5TH
307-334-3320
Serves 139 students.
Student/teacher ratio: 10.8

Lusk Colleges

(List of All Wyoming Colleges)

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