Living in Lance Creek, Wyoming

Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Lance Creek · Census data 2020–2024

Lance Creek has 39 residents with a median age of 79.8. The median home value is $229,400.

Lance Creek is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.

Lance Creek at a glance

Population
39
Median age
79.8State: 39.1
Median home value
$229,400State: $309,700
Homeowners
100%
Bachelor's degree or higher
10.3%

Is Lance Creek a good place to live?

Pros: Home values 26% lower than the state median.

Cons: Unemployment of 14.3%; a poverty rate of 82.1%.

The weather is best in June to September.

Cost of living in Lance Creek

Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Lance Creek the median home value is $229,400, 31% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of — per month. Homeowners with a mortgage pay — a month in housing costs.

Median home value

Lance Creek$229,400
Wyoming$309,700
United States$332,700

Median monthly rent

Wyoming$992
United States$1,413

Housing in Lance Creek: homes for sale and rent

Housing units
26
Owner-occupied
100%
Renter-occupied
0%
Vacant
23.1%Includes seasonal homes
Median year built
2003
Average household size
1.95

Lance Creek demographics

Population
39
Median age
79.8
Under 18
0%
65 and older
82.1%
Households
20
Foreign-born
0%
Veterans
0%Adults 18+

Race and ethnicity

White100%
Hispanic or Latino0%
Black0%
Asian0%

Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Lance Creek ›

Education in Lance Creek

10.3% of adults 25 and older in Lance Creek have a bachelor's degree or higher (Wyoming: 30.6%), and 0% have a graduate or professional degree.

Bachelor's degree or higher

Lance Creek10.3%
Wyoming30.6%
United States35.7%

Jobs and commute in Lance Creek

Unemployment rate
14.3%State: 3.7%
Average commute
—State: 19 min
Work from home
0%
Drive alone
50%
Public transit
0%
Walk to work
0%
Homes with broadband
90%

Lance Creek vs nearby towns

TownPopulationMedian incomeHome valueRent
Lance Creek39—$229,400—
Manville215$57,250$105,000$765
Lusk1,311$68,507$213,000$587
Douglas6,420$83,147$267,400$841
Edgemont860$62,692$103,000$1,011
Harrison218$52,000$67,000$1,063

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Living in Lance Creek: FAQ

What is the average home price in Lance Creek?

The median home value in Lance Creek is $229,400, compared with $309,700 in Wyoming.

Is Lance Creek, WY a good place to live?

Pluses: home values 26% lower than the state median. Minuses: unemployment of 14.3%; a poverty rate of 82.1%.

What is the median age in Lance Creek?

The median age in Lance Creek is 79.8 years (Wyoming: 39.1).

What is the unemployment rate in Lance Creek?

The unemployment rate in Lance Creek is 14.3% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).

How educated is Lance Creek?

10.3% of adults in Lance Creek have a bachelor's degree or higher.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024 (margins of error apply, especially in small towns). Figures are in 2024 dollars.

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