What are the schools like in Lovell, WY?

Lovell is served primarily by Big Horn County School District #2. The district operates 1 elementary schools, 1 middle schools, and 1 high schools with a student-to-teacher ratio of 12.1:1.

What is the median household income in Lovell?

The median household income in Lovell, WY is $58,229 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 2.9%.

What is the weather like in Lovell, WY?

Lovell has an average high temperature of 31.0°F in January and 86.5°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 6.5 inches and annual snowfall averages 13.3 inches.

Lovell, WY Cost of Living, Crime & Is It a Good Place to Live? (2026)

Q: Is Lovell, WY affordable or expensive?

Lovell's cost of living index is 94, where 100 represents the national average. This means Lovell is 6% less expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $192,400 and the median rent is $744 per month.

Q: What is the crime rate in Lovell, WY?

Crime rate data for Lovell is not currently available from the FBI's reported data.

Is Lovell, WY a Good Place to Live?

Lovell is a small town of 2,178 in Wyoming, with a median household income of $58,229 and a 2.9% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 94 (US average = 100), which is 6% below the national average.

Strengths: Lovell stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices, solid school ratings (B-), short average commutes.

Trade-offs: No major red flags stand out in the available data. Whether Lovell is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.

All Lovell city data on this page comes from official government sources — the US Census Bureau, FBI, NCES, BEA, and NOAA — updated annually.

Cost of Living

Index: 93.5

Lovell's overall cost of living index is 93.5, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in Lovell costs roughly 6% less than the average American city.

Metric	Lovell, WY	National Avg
Median Home Value	$192,400	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$744	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	73.1%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$58,229	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Crime data for Lovell is not currently available from the FBI's Uniform Crime Reporting program. Not all local agencies report to the UCR each year.

Schools & Education

Lovell is served primarily by Big Horn County School District #2. The student-to-teacher ratio is 12.1:1 (better than the national average of ~16:1).

Metric	Lovell, WY	National Avg
School District	Big Horn County School District #2	—
Elementary Schools	1	—
Middle Schools	1	—
High Schools	1	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	12.1:1	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	17.7%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	89.9%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Lovell sees average highs of 31.0°F in January and 86.5°F in July, with 6.5 inches of annual precipitation and 13.3 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Lovell, WY
Average High — January	31.0°F
Average High — July	86.5°F
Annual Precipitation	6.5"
Annual Snowfall	13.3"

Demographics

Metric	Lovell, WY	National Avg
Population	2,178	—
Median Age	40.1	38.9
Unemployment Rate	2.9%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	17.1 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	95.6%	59.3%
Black or African American	0.6%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	2.5%	18.9%
Asian	0.1%	6.3%
Under 18	26.8%	22.2%
65 and over	22.0%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

Cowley, WY 5 mi Byron, WY 6 mi Deaver, WY 11 mi Garland, WY 13 mi Frannie, WY 15 mi

ZIP Codes in Lovell

Lovell, WY is covered by 1 ZIP code:

82431

Lovell vs Other Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Lovell, WY affordable or expensive?

Lovell's cost of living index is 94, where 100 is the national average. That makes Lovell roughly 6% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage. The median home price is $192,400 and median rent is $744/month.

What is the crime rate in Lovell, WY?

Crime data for Lovell is not available in the current FBI UCR reporting year. Not all jurisdictions submit data annually.

What are the schools like in Lovell?

Public schools in Lovell are operated by Big Horn County School District #2. The district has 1 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high schools. The student-to-teacher ratio is 12.1:1. 17.7% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Is Lovell, WY a good place to live?

Lovell, WY has a population of 2,178, a median household income of $58,229, and an unemployment rate of 2.9%. It offers below-average costs of living, which stretches take-home pay further than in most American cities. Whether it's right for you depends on your priorities — use the compare tool above to stack it against another city you're considering.

What is the weather like in Lovell?

Lovell averages 31.0°F in January and 86.5°F in July. Annual rainfall is 6.5 inches with about 13.3 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What ZIP codes are in Lovell?

Lovell, WY is covered by 1 ZIP code: 82431.

What is the population of Lovell?

The population of Lovell, Wyoming is 2,178 with a median age of 40.1. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Lovell?

Key numbers for living in Lovell: cost of living index 94 (100 = US average), median home $192,400, median household income $58,229, schools rated B-. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Lovell side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.