Moorcroft, WY

Moorcroft, Wyoming

Moorcroft, Wyoming, in Crook county, is 86 miles W of Rapid City, South Dakota (center to center) and 313 miles N of Denver, Colorado. The town contains a population of approximately 807.

The People and Families of Moorcroft

In Moorcroft, about 62% of adults are married.

Unlike most towns, Moorcroft has proportionately more males than females.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Moorcroft had a median family income of $41,484. There just aren't a lot of poor people in Moorcroft.

Political Inclinations

Political donors in Moorcroft favored John Kerry in the 2004 Presidential race, contributing $500. Among political parties, the Democratic party was tops in raising money in the town.

Crime and Safety

Crime isn't one of the big worries for most people in Moorcroft.

Moorcroft Housing

Moorcroft has, of course, a mix of various types of housing. Recently 72% of the livable housing units were owner-occupied.

Commuting

In Moorcroft, 93% of commuters drive to work.

High Points

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

Category	Trophy
Low Rate of Poverty (vs. State)	Top 8%

Comparative Profile of Moorcroft, WY

Comparing Moorcroft 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
Male Share of the Population
Well-Paid Single Men
Well-Paid Single Women
Age of the Population
Children Under 5 Years Old
Female Share of the Population
Senior Citizens
Racial Diversity

Families

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

Wealth

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

Commute & Sprawl

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

Housing

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

Crime

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

Moorcroft Almanac

Moorcroft Climate

Nearest Weather Stations

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

Moorcroft Population (2000)

(From 2000 Census, as reported by individuals)

Political Contributions (2004)

Money donated by Moorcroft residents to parties and candidates for the 2004 elections.

by Political Party

by Presidential Candidate

Neighborhood and Nearby Area Names

According to the US Postal Service, Moorcroft, 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

Moorcroft High Schools (2004)

MOORCROFT HIGH SCHOOL
2 COUNTRY LANE
307-756-3446
Serves 148 students.
Student/teacher ratio: 11.7

Moorcroft Colleges

(List of All Wyoming Colleges)

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