What are the schools like in Lyman, WY?

Lyman is served primarily by Uinta County School District #6. The district operates 1 elementary schools, 1 middle schools, and 1 high schools with a student-to-teacher ratio of 12.3:1.

What is the median household income in Lyman?

The median household income in Lyman, WY is $100,875 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 4.2%.

What is the weather like in Lyman, WY?

Lyman has an average high temperature of 32.0°F in January and 79.7°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 11.0 inches and annual snowfall averages 63.8 inches.

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

Q: Is Lyman, WY affordable or expensive?

Lyman's cost of living index is 98, where 100 represents the national average. This means Lyman is 2% less expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $258,800 and the median rent is $1,038 per month.

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

Lyman has a violent crime rate of 267.0 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 1191.5 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Lyman, WY a Good Place to Live?

Lyman is a small town of 1,736 in Wyoming, with a median household income of $100,875 and a 4.2% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 98 (US average = 100), which is 2% below the national average.

Strengths: Lyman stands out for solid school ratings (B).

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

All Lyman 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: 97.6

Lyman's overall cost of living index is 97.6, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in Lyman costs roughly 2% less than the average American city.

Metric	Lyman, WY	National Avg
Median Home Value	$258,800	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$1,038	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	82.6%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$100,875	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Safer than Average

Lyman's violent crime rate is 267.0 per 100,000 residents — 30% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

267.0 /100k

Property Crime

1191.5 /100k

Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.

Schools & Education

Lyman is served primarily by Uinta County School District #6. The student-to-teacher ratio is 12.3:1 (better than the national average of ~16:1).

Metric	Lyman, WY	National Avg
School District	Uinta County School District #6	—
Elementary Schools	1	—
Middle Schools	1	—
High Schools	1	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	12.3:1	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	26.6%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	91.9%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Lyman sees average highs of 32.0°F in January and 79.7°F in July, with 11.0 inches of annual precipitation and 63.8 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Lyman, WY
Average High — January	32.0°F
Average High — July	79.7°F
Annual Precipitation	11.0"
Annual Snowfall	63.8"

Demographics

Metric	Lyman, WY	National Avg
Population	1,736	—
Median Age	35.8	38.9
Unemployment Rate	4.2%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	28.1 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	91.0%	59.3%
Black or African American	0.0%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	4.2%	18.9%
Asian	0.0%	6.3%
Under 18	34.1%	22.2%
65 and over	12.0%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

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Lyman vs Other Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Lyman, WY affordable or expensive?

Lyman's cost of living index is 98, where 100 is the national average. That makes Lyman roughly 2% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage. The median home price is $258,800 and median rent is $1,038/month.

What is the crime rate in Lyman, WY?

Lyman's violent crime rate is 267.0 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 1191.5 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Lyman?

Public schools in Lyman are operated by Uinta County School District #6. The district has 1 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high schools. The student-to-teacher ratio is 12.3:1. 26.6% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Is Lyman, WY a good place to live?

Lyman, WY has a population of 1,736, a median household income of $100,875, and an unemployment rate of 4.2%. 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 Lyman?

Lyman averages 32.0°F in January and 79.7°F in July. Annual rainfall is 11.0 inches with about 63.8 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What is the population of Lyman?

The population of Lyman, Wyoming is 1,736 with a median age of 35.8. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Lyman?

Key numbers for living in Lyman: cost of living index 98 (100 = US average), median home $258,800, median household income $100,875, crime index 65 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated B. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Lyman side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.