The Town FilesNiobrara County, Wyoming
2,368 people. The median home is worth $221,500 (typical Wyoming town: $270,400) and the median household earns $64,113.
Towns in Niobrara County
| Town | People | Median home | Income | Median age |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lusk | 1,541 | $213,000 | $68,507 | 52.1 |
People and housing
| Niobrara County | Typical Wyoming town | |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $221,500 | $270,400 |
| Median rent | $605 | $902 |
| Median household income | $64,113 | $69,545 |
| Median age | 54.9 | 39.7 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 19.4% | 24.8% |
| Below the poverty line | 12.0% | 9.8% |
Jobs and pay
810 jobs in 2024, average pay $45,079 a year.
Storms since 1996
NOAA recorded 392 storm events in Niobrara County from 1996 to 2026.
Federal disaster declarations
Niobrara County has been included in 5 FEMA declarations since 1953.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| April 11, 2020 | Biological | DR-4535: Covid-19 Pandemic |
| March 13, 2020 | Biological | EM-3479: Covid-19 |
| July 7, 2015 | Flood | DR-4227: Severe Storms And Flooding |
| February 17, 1999 | Severe Ice Storm | DR-1268: Wy - Winter Storm 10/5/98 |
| May 29, 1978 | Flood | DR-557: Severe Storms, Flooding & Mudslides |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2020–2024; BLS QCEW and LAUS; NOAA Storm Events; FEMA OpenFEMA (not endorsed by FEMA).