What are the schools like in Moorcroft, WY?

Moorcroft is served primarily by Crook County School District #1. The district operates 2 elementary schools, several middle schools, and 2 high schools with a student-to-teacher ratio of 10.9:1.

What is the median household income in Moorcroft?

The median household income in Moorcroft, WY is $59,167 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 3.1%.

What is the weather like in Moorcroft, WY?

Moorcroft has an average high temperature of 32.1°F in January and 86.0°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 15.5 inches and annual snowfall averages 37.4 inches.

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

Q: Is Moorcroft, WY affordable or expensive?

Moorcroft's cost of living index is 97, where 100 represents the national average. This means Moorcroft is 3% less expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $242,300 and the median rent is $991 per month.

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

Moorcroft has a violent crime rate of 490.7 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 588.8 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Moorcroft, WY a Good Place to Live?

Moorcroft is a small town of 775 in Wyoming, with a median household income of $59,167 and a 3.1% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 97 (US average = 100), which is 3% below the national average.

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

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

All Moorcroft 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: 96.9

Moorcroft's overall cost of living index is 96.9, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in Moorcroft costs roughly 3% less than the average American city.

Metric	Moorcroft, WY	National Avg
Median Home Value	$242,300	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$991	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	66.8%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$59,167	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Safer than Average

Moorcroft's violent crime rate is 490.7 per 100,000 residents — 29% higher than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

490.7 /100k

Property Crime

588.8 /100k

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

Schools & Education

Moorcroft is served primarily by Crook County School District #1. The student-to-teacher ratio is 10.9:1 (better than the national average of ~16:1).

Metric	Moorcroft, WY	National Avg
School District	Crook County School District #1	—
Elementary Schools	2	—
Middle Schools	N/A	—
High Schools	2	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	10.9:1	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	8.3%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	95.4%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Moorcroft sees average highs of 32.1°F in January and 86.0°F in July, with 15.5 inches of annual precipitation and 37.4 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Moorcroft, WY
Average High — January	32.1°F
Average High — July	86.0°F
Annual Precipitation	15.5"
Annual Snowfall	37.4"

Demographics

Metric	Moorcroft, WY	National Avg
Population	775	—
Median Age	30.4	38.9
Unemployment Rate	3.1%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	23.9 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	98.6%	59.3%
Black or African American	0.0%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	0.0%	18.9%
Asian	0.0%	6.3%
Under 18	31.5%	22.2%
65 and over	21.5%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

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Moorcroft vs Other Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Moorcroft, WY affordable or expensive?

Moorcroft's cost of living index is 97, where 100 is the national average. That makes Moorcroft roughly 3% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage. The median home price is $242,300 and median rent is $991/month.

What is the crime rate in Moorcroft, WY?

Moorcroft's violent crime rate is 490.7 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 588.8 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Moorcroft?

Public schools in Moorcroft are operated by Crook County School District #1. The district has 2 elementary, several middle, and 2 high schools. The student-to-teacher ratio is 10.9:1. 8.3% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Is Moorcroft, WY a good place to live?

Moorcroft, WY has a population of 775, a median household income of $59,167, and an unemployment rate of 3.1%. 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 Moorcroft?

Moorcroft averages 32.1°F in January and 86.0°F in July. Annual rainfall is 15.5 inches with about 37.4 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What is the population of Moorcroft?

The population of Moorcroft, Wyoming is 775 with a median age of 30.4. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Moorcroft?

Key numbers for living in Moorcroft: cost of living index 97 (100 = US average), median home $242,300, median household income $59,167, crime index 89 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated B. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Moorcroft side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.