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Lovell, WY
Town in Big Horn County, Wyoming.
Population
2,422
Land area
1.1sq mi
People per sq mi
2,198
ZIP codes
0
Lovell and its ZIP codes
Lovell at a glance
- Lovell is about 366 times as dense as Wyoming as a whole.
- By population, it ranks 32nd among 192 cities and towns in Wyoming.
- The median household income is $60,154, 21% below the Wyoming median of $76,176.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $209,700 (32% below Wyoming) and median rent is $626 a month.
Local data for Lovell, WY
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Lovell, WY, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$60,154
Poverty rate
18.6%
Median home value
$209,700
Median rent
$626/mo
Homeownership
69.2%
Bachelor's or higher
19.5%
Median age
41.9
Average commute
12.5 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (438), Irish Americans (316), Mexican Americans (213).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Big Horn County. PPP loans are for Lovell.
Unemployment rate
3.2%
Aug 2026, -0.6 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$53,639
4,295 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$54,365
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$91.3M
FY 2026, $7,929 per person
How people get to work
Lovell, WY, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone74.1%
- Carpooled15.5%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked3.1%
- Bicycle0.1%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other3.7%
- Worked from home3.5%
Average one-way commute: 12.5 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Lovell, WY, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Very Low
Top: landslide
Storm events since 1996
358
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
16
0.3% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
87° / 7°F
6.5 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone1 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Lovell, WY, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
33.2%
U.S. 33.3% about the same
Diabetes
12.0%
U.S. 12.1% about the same
Smoking
15.4%
U.S. 12.8% +2.6 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
14.0%
U.S. 11.1% +2.9 pts
Cities near Lovell
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| CowleyTown | 5.1 mi | 0.9 |
| ByronTown | 6.2 mi | 0.9 |
| DeaverTown | 11 mi | 1 |
| GarlandCensus-designated place | 13 mi | 3.4 |
| FrannieTown | 15 mi | 0.4 |
| PowellCity | 19 mi | 4.3 |
| RalstonCensus-designated place | 26 mi | 5.6 |
| BurlingtonTown | 26 mi | 1 |
| GreybullTown | 29 mi | 2.2 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Lovell, WY in?
- Lovell is in Big Horn County, Wyoming.
- What is the population of Lovell, WY?
- About 2,422 people live in Lovell, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Lovell?
- Nearby places include Cowley (5.1 mi), Byron (6.2 mi), Deaver (11 mi), Garland (13 mi), Frannie (15 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023