The Town FilesNordic, Wyoming
Community in Lincoln County · population 628 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $394,800
- Household income
- $69,091
- Jan low / Jul high
- 6° / 80°
- Snow a year
- 88 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 0
- Median age
- 31.3
Nordic is a community of 628 people in Lincoln County, Wyoming. The median home is worth $394,800, above the typical Wyoming town ($270,400). It ranks better for cycling than 93% of Wyoming towns, better for a vacation home than 84% of Wyoming towns, better for families than 83% of Wyoming towns.
How Nordic 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 Nordic is worth $394,800, above the typical Wyoming town ($270,400). Homes cost about 5.7 times the median household income of $69,091, which is more affordable than 16% of Wyoming towns. 78.6% of households own their home.
| Housing | Nordic | Typical Wyoming town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $394,800 | $270,400 |
| Median rent | — | $902 |
| Median household income | $69,091 | $69,545 |
| Home value ÷ income | 5.7× | 3.7× |
| Homeownership | 78.6% | 73.2% |
| Median year built | 2003 | 1980 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 13.1% | — |
Who lives in Nordic
| People | Nordic | Typical Wyoming town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 31.3 | 39.7 |
| Age 65 and over | 2.5% | 18.2% |
| Under 18 | 26.5% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 18.9% | 24.8% |
| Below the poverty line | 39.1% | 9.8% |
| Veterans | 0.0% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 19.3% | — |
| Work from home | 0.0% | 6.2% |
| Average commute | — min | 17.0 min |
| Homes with broadband | 78.6% | 89.6% |
Weather in Nordic
July highs average 80.3°F and January lows 6.4°F. About 25.3 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 87.8 inches of snow (typical Wyoming town: 55.7 in). Expect about 2 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 238 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
NOAA's Storm Events Database has no tornado within 10 miles of Nordic since 1950.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 5 times; the largest was 1.75 inches on June 15, 2015.
Severe weather in Lincoln County since 1996
Lincoln 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 22, 2011 | Severe Storm | DR-4007: Severe Storms, Flooding, And Landslides |
| August 31, 2002 | Fire | FM-2460: Wy - Commissary Ridge Fire - 08/31/02 |
| June 15, 1977 | Drought | EM-3043: Drought |
Jobs and pay in Lincoln County
Lincoln County had 7,295 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $62,019 a year. Unemployment was 2.9% in 2023; in Nordic itself the ACS puts it at 0%.
Towns near Nordic
- Alpine, WY6.6 mi · 1,220 people · home $621,600
- Star Valley Ranch, WY7.0 mi · 1,866 people · home $561,700
- Hoback, WY20.1 mi · 1,276 people · home $1,143,200
- Afton, WY24.6 mi · 2,172 people · home $358,000
- South Park, WY25.8 mi · 1,908 people · home $1,842,200
- Rafter J Ranch, WY26.3 mi · 1,179 people · home $1,267,900
- Wilson, WY27.6 mi · 1,567 people · home $2,000,001
- Jackson, WY29.2 mi · 10,760 people · home $1,521,900
Nordic questions
Is Nordic, Wyoming a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Nordic scores better for retirees than 41% of Wyoming towns and quieter than 72%. 2.5% of residents are 65 or older (median age 31.3).
How much does a house cost in Nordic?
The median owner-occupied home in Nordic is valued at $394,800 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $69,091, so homes cost about 5.7 times income. Median rent is — a month.
What is the weather like in Nordic?
July highs average 80.3°F and January lows 6.4°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 25.3 inches of precipitation a year and 87.8 inches of snow.
Does Nordic get tornadoes?
No tornado has been recorded within 10 miles of Nordic in NOAA's Storm Events Database since 1950.
- 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)