Lance Creek
Census-designated place in Niobrara County, Wyoming

Lance Creek is an unincorporated community (census-designated place) in Niobrara County, Wyoming, with 43 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 4,475 ft (1,364 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Manville, 18.5 miles S.
- 43residents (2020 Census)
- 4,475 ftelevation · 1,364 m
- 41.9 sq miland area · 108.6 km²
- 1 / sq mipopulation density
- 82222ZIP code
About Lance Creek
Lance Creek is a census-designated place (CDP) in Niobrara County, Wyoming, United States. The population was 43 at the 2020 census. Lance Creek is the namesake of the Lance Formation, a rock formation from the Late Cretaceous that has yielded fossils from a diverse number of species.
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- Median home value
- $229,400
- Median age
- 79.8
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Lance Creek had 43 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 43 |
|---|---|
| Density | 1 per sq mi (0 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Lance Creek at a glance
| State | Wyoming (WY) |
|---|---|
| County | Niobrara County |
| Type | Census-designated place |
| Population | 43 (2020) |
| Land area | 41.95 sq mi (108.6 km²) |
| Water area | 0.01 sq mi (0.03 km²) |
| Elevation | 4,475 ft (1,364 m) |
| Coordinates | 43.0447° N, 104.6638° W |
| ZIP code | 82222 |
| Census code (GEOID) | 5644615 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Lance Creek
- Manville18.5 mi S
- Lusk22.2 mi SE
- Lost Springs23.4 mi SW
- Orin37.7 mi SW
- Van Tassell39.1 mi SE
- Glendo41.6 mi SW
- Douglas42.2 mi SW
- Provo, SD43.2 mi E
- Edgemont, SD45.4 mi NE
- Dudley, SD46.3 mi NE
- Harrison, NE46.6 mi SE
- Hartville49.6 mi S
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Frequently asked questions about Lance Creek
What county is Lance Creek in?
Lance Creek is in Niobrara County, Wyoming.
What is the population of Lance Creek, WY?
43 people lived in Lance Creek at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Lance Creek, WY?
The ZIP code of Lance Creek is 82222.
What is the elevation of Lance Creek?
4,475 feet (1,364 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Lance Creek?
Manville (18.5 mi), Lusk (22.2 mi), Lost Springs (23.4 mi), Orin (37.7 mi), Van Tassell (39.1 mi).
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