The town currently named the poorest in Wyoming is Lusk. According to recent research and multiple sources, Lusk holds this distinction based on several key economic indicators:
- Median household income: $38,477 (significantly lower than Wyoming’s state median of $64,049)
- Poverty rate: 25.1% (more than double the state average of 11.0%)
- Median home value: $129,500 (compared to the state median of $220,500)
- Educational attainment: Only 12.8% of adults have at least a bachelor’s degree, versus 27.4% statewide
- Population: 1,558
While Lusk is identified as the poorest town, context is important. Its income and poverty levels, while low for Wyoming, are still higher than some of the poorest towns in neighboring states. The small population also means economic data can be more volatile and less representative than in larger communities.
It’s worth noting that some recent national rankings using updated census data have named Fort Washakie as Wyoming’s poorest town, with a median household income of $40,000 and a poverty rate of 27.1%. However, most current Wyoming-focused sources and state-level analyses continue to list Lusk as the poorest town in 2025.
Lusk is widely recognized as the poorest town in Wyoming, based on income, poverty rate, and other socioeconomic factors
Sources
- https://thewrangler.com/this-town-has-been-named-the-poorest-in-wyoming/2025/05/16/
- https://jacksonholepress.com/each-states-poorest-town-lusk-wyoming/
- https://stacker.com/stories/wyoming/cities-wyoming-most-living-poverty
- https://247wallst.com/income/2025/01/17/the-poorest-town-in-every-state-in-america/
- https://mybighornbasin.com/forbes-marks-natrona-county-as-poorest-county-in-wyoming/
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