The Town FilesLyman, Wyoming
Town in Uinta County · population 2,135 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $288,500
- Household income
- $101,190
- Jan low / Jul high
- 11° / 80°
- Snow a year
- 64 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 2
- Median age
- 34.9
Lyman is a town of 2,135 people in Uinta County, Wyoming. The median home is worth $288,500, above the typical Wyoming town ($270,400). It ranks better for first-time buyers than 99% of Wyoming towns, better transit than 92% of Wyoming towns, better for cycling than 86% of Wyoming towns.
How Lyman 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 Lyman is worth $288,500, above the typical Wyoming town ($270,400). Homes cost about 2.9 times the median household income of $101,190, which is more affordable than 79% of Wyoming towns. Median rent is $1,150 a month. 77.3% of households own their home.
| Housing | Lyman | Typical Wyoming town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $288,500 | $270,400 |
| Median rent | $1,150 | $902 |
| Median household income | $101,190 | $69,545 |
| Home value ÷ income | 2.9× | 3.7× |
| Homeownership | 77.3% | 73.2% |
| Median year built | 1989 | 1980 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 6.2% | — |
Who lives in Lyman
| People | Lyman | Typical Wyoming town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 34.9 | 39.7 |
| Age 65 and over | 11.7% | 18.2% |
| Under 18 | 37.7% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 28.0% | 24.8% |
| Below the poverty line | 7.3% | 9.8% |
| Veterans | 13.1% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 0.4% | — |
| Work from home | 6.2% | 6.2% |
| Average commute | 25.8 min | 17.0 min |
| Homes with broadband | 89.1% | 89.6% |
Weather in Lyman
July highs average 79.7°F and January lows 10.9°F. About 11.0 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 63.8 inches of snow (typical Wyoming town: 55.7 in). Expect about 2 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 206 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
2 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Lyman since 1950, compared with 4 for the typical Wyoming town. The strongest, an F0, struck on May 30, 1989 about 1.3 miles from the town center. The most recent was on May 30, 1989.
Severe weather in Uinta County since 1996
Uinta County has been included in 5 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for fire, drought, biological.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| April 11, 2020 | Biological | DR-4535: Covid-19 Pandemic |
| March 13, 2020 | Biological | EM-3479: Covid-19 |
| July 29, 2016 | Fire | FM-5139: Tokawana Fire |
| July 22, 2011 | Severe Storm | DR-4007: Severe Storms, Flooding, And Landslides |
| June 15, 1977 | Drought | EM-3043: Drought |
Jobs and pay in Uinta County
Uinta County had 8,247 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $49,290 a year. Unemployment was 3.2% in 2023; in Lyman itself the ACS puts it at 2.9%.
Public schools in Lyman
3 public schools with 724 students, about 13.9 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| Urie Elementary | K-4 | 243 | 12.2 |
| Lyman Intermediate School | 5-8 | 243 | 13.5 |
| Lyman High School | 9-12 | 238 | 17.0 |
Towns near Lyman
- Mountain View, WY4.3 mi · 1,278 people · home $270,400
Lyman questions
Is Lyman, Wyoming a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Lyman scores better for retirees than 34% of Wyoming towns and quieter than 49%. 11.7% of residents are 65 or older (median age 34.9).
How much does a house cost in Lyman?
The median owner-occupied home in Lyman is valued at $288,500 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $101,190, so homes cost about 2.9 times income. Median rent is $1,150 a month.
What is the weather like in Lyman?
July highs average 79.7°F and January lows 10.9°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 11.0 inches of precipitation a year and 63.8 inches of snow.
Does Lyman get tornadoes?
2 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Lyman since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was a F0 on May 30, 1989. 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)