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Lusk, WY
Town in Niobrara County, Wyoming.
Population
1,311
Land area
2.1sq mi
People per sq mi
634
ZIP codes
0
Lusk and its ZIP codes
Lusk at a glance
- Lusk is about 106 times as dense as Wyoming as a whole.
- Households here earn a median of $68,507 a year, 10% less than the Wyoming figure of $76,176.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $213,000 (31% below Wyoming) and median rent is $587 a month.
Local data for Lusk, WY
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Lusk, WY, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$68,507
Poverty rate
10.3%
Median home value
$213,000
Median rent
$587/mo
Homeownership
50.8%
Bachelor's or higher
19.5%
Median age
52.1
Average commute
10.3 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (357), Irish Americans (186), Mexican Americans (130).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Niobrara County. PPP loans are for Lusk.
Unemployment rate
4.0%
Aug 2026, +0.2 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$46,890
789 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$63,095
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$6.3M
FY 2026, $2,558 per person
How people get to work
Lusk, WY, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone88.5%
- Carpooled0.7%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked6.9%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
- Worked from home3.8%
Average one-way commute: 10.3 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Lusk, WY, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Very Low
Top: wildfire
Storm events since 1996
392
Countywide, mostly hail
Flood insurance policies
2
0.1% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
84° / 13°F
Health statistics
Share of adults in Lusk, WY, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
36.6%
U.S. 33.3% +3.3 pts
Diabetes
11.7%
U.S. 12.1% about the same
Smoking
16.5%
U.S. 12.8% +3.7 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
11.4%
U.S. 11.1% about the same
Cities near Lusk
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| ManvilleTown | 8.3 mi | 0.3 |
| Van TassellTown | 20 mi | 1.8 |
| Lance CreekCensus-designated place | 22 mi | 41.9 |
| Lost SpringsTown | 24 mi | 0.1 |
| Harrison, NEVillage | 30 mi | 0.3 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Lusk, WY in?
- Lusk is in Niobrara County, Wyoming.
- What is the population of Lusk, WY?
- About 1,311 people live in Lusk, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Lusk?
- Nearby places include Manville (8.3 mi), Van Tassell (20 mi), Lance Creek (22 mi), Lost Springs (24 mi), Harrison, NE (30 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023