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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.
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.
In 2000, Lusk had a median family income of $37,583. It's worth saying that successful single folks are not uncommon in Lusk.
The Republican party stood out in its ability to raise compaign money in Lusk.
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.
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).
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% | |
Comparing Lusk to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Wyoming (State):
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| Racial Diversity | |  |
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| College Educated Adults | | |
| People in Middle Class or Better | | |
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| Short Commute Times | | |
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| Working at Home | | |
| Walking and Biking to Work | | |
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| Affordability of Rents | | |
| People Living Alone | | |
| Seasonal and Vacation Housing | | |
| Affordability of Property Taxes | | |
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| Housing Recently Built | | |
| Characteristic | Compared to Peers | Compared to State |
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| Low Property Crime | | |
| Low Violent Crime | | |
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