Lance Creek is a small town of 49 in Wyoming, with a median household income of N/A
.
Strengths:
Lance Creek's profile is close to national averages across most measures.
Trade-offs:
Potential downsides include high home prices. Whether Lance Creek is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.
All Lance Creek city data on this page comes from official government sources —
the US Census Bureau, FBI, NCES, BEA, and NOAA — updated annually.
Cost of Living
Cost of living data is based on the Bureau of Economic Analysis Regional Price Parities for the Lance Creek metro area.
Metric
Lance Creek, WY
National Avg
Median Home Value
$2,000,001
$244,900
Median Monthly Rent
N/A
$1,163
Homeownership Rate
82.1%
65.9%
Median Household Income
N/A
$74,755
Crime & Safety
Very Safe
Lance Creek's violent crime rate is 212.2 per 100,000 residents
— 44% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.
Violent Crime
212.2 /100k
Property Crime
976.2 /100k
Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.
Schools & Education
Lance Creek is served primarily by Niobrara County School District #1.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 12.8:1
(better than the national average of ~16:1).
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Lance Creek, WY
National Avg
School District
Niobrara County School District #1
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Elementary Schools
2
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Middle Schools
1
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High Schools
1
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Student/Teacher Ratio
12.8:1
16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
18.4%
35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher
100.0%
91.1%
Weather & Climate
Lance Creek sees average highs of 36.9°F in January
and 90.0°F in July,
with 14.3 inches of annual precipitation
and 41.2 inches of snow per year.
Lance Creek has a median home value of $2,000,001 and median rent of N/A/month against a median household income of N/A.
Lance Creek's violent crime rate is 212.2 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 976.2 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.
Public schools in Lance Creek are operated by Niobrara County School District #1.
The district has 2 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high schools.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 12.8:1. 18.4% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Lance Creek, WY has a population of 49, a median household income of N/A, and an unemployment rate of 0.0%.
Whether it's right for you depends on your priorities — use the compare tool above to stack it against another city you're considering.
Lance Creek averages 36.9°F in January and 90.0°F in July. Annual rainfall is 14.3 inches
with about 41.2 inches of snow per year.
Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).
Lance Creek, WY is covered by 2 ZIP codes: 82222, 82225.
The population of Lance Creek, Wyoming is 49 with a median age of 74.1. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Key numbers for living in Lance Creek: median home $2,000,001, median household income N/A, crime index 52 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated C-. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Lance Creek side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.