The Town FilesLovell, Wyoming
Town in Big Horn County · population 2,243 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $209,700
- Household income
- $60,154
- Jan low / Jul high
- 7° / 87°
- Snow a year
- 13 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 6
- Median age
- 41.9
Lovell is a town of 2,243 people in Big Horn County, Wyoming. The median home is worth $209,700, below the typical Wyoming town ($270,400). It ranks better for first-time buyers than 93% of Wyoming towns, easier by car than 91% of Wyoming towns, better for families than 86% of Wyoming towns.
How Lovell ranks
Percentile among Wyoming towns with at least 500 people on The Town Files lifestyle rankings. 50 is typical for the state; 90 means better than 90% of Wyoming towns.
Homes and cost of living
The median home in Lovell is worth $209,700, below the typical Wyoming town ($270,400). Homes cost about 3.5 times the median household income of $60,154, which is more affordable than 57% of Wyoming towns. Median rent is $626 a month. 69.2% of households own their home.
| Housing | Lovell | Typical Wyoming town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $209,700 | $270,400 |
| Median rent | $626 | $902 |
| Median household income | $60,154 | $69,545 |
| Home value ÷ income | 3.5× | 3.7× |
| Homeownership | 69.2% | 73.2% |
| Median year built | 1957 | 1980 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 1.7% | — |
Who lives in Lovell
| People | Lovell | Typical Wyoming town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 41.9 | 39.7 |
| Age 65 and over | 24.3% | 18.2% |
| Under 18 | 24.7% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 19.5% | 24.8% |
| Below the poverty line | 18.6% | 9.8% |
| Veterans | 12.8% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 0.3% | — |
| Work from home | 3.5% | 6.2% |
| Average commute | 12.5 min | 17.0 min |
| Homes with broadband | 79.7% | 89.6% |
Weather in Lovell
July highs average 86.5°F and January lows 7.3°F. About 6.5 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 13.3 inches of snow (typical Wyoming town: 55.7 in). Expect about 25 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 182 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
6 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Lovell since 1950, compared with 4 for the typical Wyoming town. The strongest, an F1, struck on July 24, 1981 about 0.7 miles from the town center. The most recent was on May 24, 2014.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 10 times; the largest was 2.00 inches on June 14, 2006.
Severe weather in Big Horn County since 1996
Big Horn County has been included in 4 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for flood, biological, severe storm.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| April 11, 2020 | Biological | DR-4535: Covid-19 Pandemic |
| March 13, 2020 | Biological | EM-3479: Covid-19 |
| July 22, 2011 | Severe Storm | DR-4007: Severe Storms, Flooding, And Landslides |
| May 29, 1978 | Flood | DR-557: Severe Storms, Flooding & Mudslides |
Jobs and pay in Big Horn County
Big Horn County had 4,241 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $51,909 a year. Unemployment was 3.3% in 2023; in Lovell itself the ACS puts it at 3.6%.
Public schools in Lovell
3 public schools with 696 students, about 12.4 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lovell Elementary | PK-5 | 292 | 11.2 |
| Lovell High School | 9-12 | 218 | 12.8 |
| Lovell Middle School | 6-8 | 186 | 14.3 |
Towns near Lovell
- Cowley, WY5.0 mi · 762 people · home $232,300
- Byron, WY6.3 mi · 562 people · home $170,800
- Powell, WY18.6 mi · 6,419 people · home $289,400
- Greybull, WY29.2 mi · 1,651 people · home $169,600
Lovell questions
Is Lovell, Wyoming a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Lovell scores better for retirees than 59% of Wyoming towns and quieter than 42%. 24.3% of residents are 65 or older (median age 41.9).
How much does a house cost in Lovell?
The median owner-occupied home in Lovell is valued at $209,700 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $60,154, so homes cost about 3.5 times income. Median rent is $626 a month.
What is the weather like in Lovell?
July highs average 86.5°F and January lows 7.3°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 6.5 inches of precipitation a year and 13.3 inches of snow.
Does Lovell get tornadoes?
6 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Lovell since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was a F1 on July 24, 1981. The typical Wyoming town has had 4.
- U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024)
- U.S. Census Bureau, 2020 Census and 2025 Gazetteer (2020 / 2025)
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020)
- NOAA NCEI Storm Events Database (1950–2026)
- FEMA OpenFEMA Disaster Declarations (this product uses the FEMA OpenFEMA API but is not endorsed by FEMA) (1953–2026)
- NCES Common Core of Data (2023–24)
- BLS Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages; USDA ERS county unemployment (BLS LAUS) (2000–2024)
- The Town Files lifestyle rankings, built from federal demographic, school, crime and housing data (2025)