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Lucerne, WY
Census-designated place in Hot Springs County, Wyoming.
Population
567
Land area
20.1sq mi
People per sq mi
28
ZIP codes
0
Lucerne and its ZIP codes
Lucerne at a glance
- Lucerne is about 4.7 times as dense as Wyoming as a whole.
- Households here earn a median of $61,806 a year, 19% less than the Wyoming figure of $76,176.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $351,900 (14% above Wyoming).
Housing and community stats
Lucerne, WY, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$61,806
Poverty rate
1.2%
Median home value
$351,900
Homeownership
100.0%
Bachelor's or higher
19.3%
Median age
47.2
Average commute
13.6 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (226), Irish Americans (58), Scottish Americans (50).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Hot Springs County. PPP loans are for Lucerne.
Unemployment rate
2.9%
Aug 2026, -0.4 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$49,161
1,897 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$69,840
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$54.5M
FY 2026, $11,805 per person
How people get to work
Lucerne, WY, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone79.5%
- Carpooled16.4%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked0.0%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
- Worked from home4.1%
Average one-way commute: 13.6 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Lucerne, WY, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Very Low
Top: landslide
Storm events since 1996
482
Countywide, mostly winter storm
Flood insurance policies
5
0.2% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
88° / 0°F
12.6 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Lucerne, WY, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
36.5%
U.S. 33.3% +3.2 pts
Diabetes
15.4%
U.S. 12.1% +3.3 pts
Smoking
16.3%
U.S. 12.8% +3.5 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
9.5%
U.S. 11.1% -1.6 pts
Cities near Lucerne
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| East ThermopolisTown | 5.2 mi | 0.2 |
| ThermopolisTown | 5.3 mi | 2.4 |
| KirbyTown | 5.9 mi | 0.2 |
| Owl CreekCensus-designated place | 20 mi | 6.5 |
| WorlandCity | 23 mi | 4.6 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Lucerne, WY in?
- Lucerne is in Hot Springs County, Wyoming.
- What is the population of Lucerne, WY?
- About 567 people live in Lucerne, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Lucerne?
- Nearby places include East Thermopolis (5.2 mi), Thermopolis (5.3 mi), Kirby (5.9 mi), Owl Creek (20 mi), Worland (23 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023