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Lusk, WY


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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):

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

Comparative Profile of Lusk, WY

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

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Female Share of the Population1010
Well-Paid Single Women910
Age of the Population99
Senior Citizens89
Well-Paid Single Men64
Racial Diversity42
Children Under 5 Years Old21
Male Share of the Population21

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Portion of People Married53
Average Household Size21

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
College Educated Adults64
People in Middle Class or Better54
Median Family Income42
People Above Poverty43

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Short Commute Times109
Public Transportation Use77
Working at Home53
Walking and Biking to Work42

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Affordability of Rents1010
People Living Alone910
Seasonal and Vacation Housing98
Affordability of Property Taxes99
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals55
Housing Recently Built21

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Low Property Crime810
Low Violent Crime44
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