Lusk
Town in Niobrara County, Wyoming
Lusk is a town in Niobrara County, Wyoming, with 1,541 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 5,020 ft (1,530 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Manville, 8.2 miles W.
- 1,541residents (2020 Census)
- 5,020 ftelevation · 1,530 m
- 2.1 sq miland area · 5.4 km²
- 745 / sq mipopulation density
- 82227ZIP code
About Lusk
Lusk is a town in and the county seat of Niobrara County, Wyoming. It is located in the High Plains. The town was founded in July 1886, by Frank S. Lusk, a renowned Wyoming rancher, partner in the Western Live Stock Company, and stockholder in the Wyoming Central Railway. Cattle ranching remains the primary industry in the town of Lusk.
The population was 1,541 at the 2020 census. The town of Lusk is known for being the county seat of the least populated county in the least populated state in the US.
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Living in Lusk
- Median household income
- $68,507
- Median home value
- $213,000
- Median rent
- $587/mo
- Median age
- 52.1
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Lusk had 1,541 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 1,541 |
|---|---|
| Density | 745 per sq mi (288 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Lusk at a glance
| State | Wyoming (WY) |
|---|---|
| County | Niobrara County |
| Type | Town |
| Population | 1,541 (2020) |
| Land area | 2.07 sq mi (5.4 km²) |
| Elevation | 5,020 ft (1,530 m) |
| Coordinates | 42.7613° N, 104.4584° W |
| ZIP code | 82227 |
| Official website | townoflusk.org |
| Census code (GEOID) | 5648530 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Lusk
- Manville8.2 mi W
- Van Tassell19.8 mi E
- Lance Creek22.2 mi NW
- Lost Springs23.7 mi W
- Harrison, NE29.7 mi E
- Hartville32.9 mi SW
- Guernsey37.2 mi S
- Fort Laramie38.0 mi S
- Lingle43.4 mi S
- Provo, SD43.5 mi NE
- Ardmore, SD44.4 mi NE
- Edgemont, SD48.7 mi NE
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Frequently asked questions about Lusk
What county is Lusk in?
Lusk is in Niobrara County, Wyoming.
What is the population of Lusk, WY?
1,541 people lived in Lusk at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Lusk, WY?
The ZIP code of Lusk is 82227.
What is the elevation of Lusk?
5,020 feet (1,530 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Lusk?
Manville (8.2 mi), Van Tassell (19.8 mi), Lance Creek (22.2 mi), Lost Springs (23.7 mi), Harrison (29.7 mi).
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