The Town FilesMoorcroft, Wyoming
Town in Crook County · population 946 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $234,700
- Household income
- $71,458
- Jan low / Jul high
- 10° / 88°
- Snow a year
- 44 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 7
- Median age
- 25.4
Moorcroft is a town of 946 people in Crook County, Wyoming. The median home is worth $234,700, below the typical Wyoming town ($270,400). It ranks easier by car than 99% of Wyoming towns, better for cycling than 88% of Wyoming towns, better transit than 70% of Wyoming towns.
How Moorcroft 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 Moorcroft is worth $234,700, below the typical Wyoming town ($270,400). Homes cost about 3.3 times the median household income of $71,458, which is more affordable than 63% of Wyoming towns. Median rent is $790 a month. 74.2% of households own their home.
| Housing | Moorcroft | Typical Wyoming town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $234,700 | $270,400 |
| Median rent | $790 | $902 |
| Median household income | $71,458 | $69,545 |
| Home value ÷ income | 3.3× | 3.7× |
| Homeownership | 74.2% | 73.2% |
| Median year built | 1980 | 1980 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 0.0% | — |
Who lives in Moorcroft
| People | Moorcroft | Typical Wyoming town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 25.4 | 39.7 |
| Age 65 and over | 13.9% | 18.2% |
| Under 18 | 43.5% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 17.8% | 24.8% |
| Below the poverty line | 4.6% | 9.8% |
| Veterans | 7.3% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 0.0% | — |
| Work from home | 10.6% | 6.2% |
| Average commute | 24.6 min | 17.0 min |
| Homes with broadband | 78.0% | 89.6% |
Weather in Moorcroft
July highs average 88.2°F and January lows 10.2°F. About 15.5 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 44.0 inches of snow (typical Wyoming town: 55.7 in). Expect about 35 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 191 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
7 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Moorcroft since 1950, compared with 4 for the typical Wyoming town. 1 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an F2, struck on May 31, 1984 about 2.5 miles from the town center. The most recent was on July 16, 2019.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 51 times; the largest was 3.00 inches on July 16, 2019.
Severe weather in Crook County since 1996
Crook County has been included in 7 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for fire, flood, biological.
| 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 |
| July 14, 2006 | Fire | FM-2654: Thorn Divide Fire Complex |
| September 6, 2001 | Fire | FM-2382: Wy - Mcfarland Divide Fire - 09/06/01 |
Jobs and pay in Crook County
Crook County had 2,711 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $57,468 a year. Unemployment was 2.4% in 2023; in Moorcroft itself the ACS puts it at 0%.
Public schools in Moorcroft
2 public schools with 612 students, about 12.0 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| Moorcroft Elementary | K-6 | 327 | 11.3 |
| Moorcroft Secondary School | 7-12 | 285 | 13.0 |
Towns near Moorcroft
- Upton, WY19.0 mi · 898 people · home $160,400
- Sleepy Hollow, WY24.0 mi · 1,227 people · home $288,700
- Gillette, WY27.3 mi · 33,403 people · home $264,500
Moorcroft questions
Is Moorcroft, Wyoming a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Moorcroft scores better for retirees than 16% of Wyoming towns and quieter than 54%. 13.9% of residents are 65 or older (median age 25.4).
How much does a house cost in Moorcroft?
The median owner-occupied home in Moorcroft is valued at $234,700 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $71,458, so homes cost about 3.3 times income. Median rent is $790 a month.
What is the weather like in Moorcroft?
July highs average 88.2°F and January lows 10.2°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 15.5 inches of precipitation a year and 44.0 inches of snow.
Does Moorcroft get tornadoes?
7 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Moorcroft since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was a F2 on May 31, 1984. 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)