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Moorcroft, WY

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Moorcroft, WY

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Demographics

Very HomogeneousSimpson's Diversity Index: 4
Population1,062
Foreign Born0.0%
Population Density841people per mi²
Median Age25.7 yrs
Demographics Trajectory
StableSince 2010, this city has held a relatively stable population and racial composition.
Current Race / Ethnicity Breakdown
Population Trends

Quality of Life

Overall Quality Of Life
B
Good

Above-average quality of iife. The area offers a reasonable cost of living, decent mobility, and a mix of neighborhood amenities.

Quality of Life blends cost of living, nearby amenities, socioeconomic signals, and neighborhood character. City-level scores represent the whole municipality; individual neighborhoods can differ.

Cost of Living

85/100

15% below national average

A+

The Real Cost of Living in Moorcroft, Wyoming

TierIndividualFamily (4)
Survival $16k$31k
Comfortable $44k$65k
Luxury $88k+$137k+
Elite (Top 5%) $104k+$161k+
Affordability Ratio

102%

The Hood Index™

A metric tracking the socioeconomic signals of the area.

B+
Hood Index scan area
Premium Lean71%
RisksNeutralGrowth
Premium
1
Positive
5
Poor
1
Negative
0

Groceries

0 within 10 miles

Gas

1 within 10 miles

0.1mi

Hospital

0 within 20 miles

Airport

DEN — Denver International

304.5mi

Post Office

Critical Amenities

Country Clubs

1 private club within 10 miles.

Golf0 
Camping4Nearest 9.6 mi
Marina0 
Winery0 
Ice Rink0 
Gun Range0 

Affluence Level

Overall Affluence Grade
C+
Average

A middle-class area roughly in line with national averages across income, home values, education, and employment.

Median HHI
$66k+11.8%
12% below US avg
Est. Avg Net Worth
$698k
6% above US avg
College Educated
11.3%
68% below US avg
WFH
16.6%
16% above US avg
Homeownership
64.6%
1% below US avg
Median Home
$228k
19% below US avg

Crime

Overall Crime Grade
A+
Very Safe

Lower crime rates than 93% of comparable U.S. locations.

Crime Rate
5.7
Incidents per 1,000 residents
5yr Trend
−71.5%
Overall crime change since 2020

Violent Crime

5yr−100.0%
Homicide
0.00 / 1k Residents100% below state avg
Robbery
0.00 / 1k Residents100% below state avg
Aggravated Assault
0.00 / 1k Residents100% below state avg

Property Crime

5yr−43.0%
Burglary
0.00 / 1k Residents100% below state avg
Larceny-Theft
3.83 / 1k Residents52% below state avg
Motor Vehicle Theft
1.91 / 1k Residents154% above state avg
Source: FBI Crime Data · 2025

Political Climate

Cook PVI: R+23Solidly Conservative

District shown is the primary district for this city’s centroid. Cities may span multiple districts.

Presidential Voting Trends for Moorcroft, Wyoming
Dem Rep
20%30%40%50%60%70%80%2000200420082012201620202024

Inherited from parent state — no local data available.

Personal Sovereignty

Personal Sovereignty measures your capacity for self-reliance and independence with minimal government friction. Higher scores mean fewer barriers between you and the way you want to live... but it assumes you have the space you need and good neighbors.

Overall Sovereignty Grade
B
Self-Reliant

Viable for self-reliance. Generally workable, though some barriers may limit total independence.

State Policy

Tax Burden
A-
Good7.5% of income
Property Rights
B
GoodIJ Grade B
Firearm Rights
B
GoodFPC Grade B
Homeschooling
A+
GreatNo notice required

Energy independence: Net exporter (800% of energy produced in-state)

Personal Liberty

Raw Milk
A+
Fully OpenRetail sales legal
Gambling Laws
D+
RestrictedTribal · Poker · Betting
Marijuana Laws
F
ProhibitedIllegal

Homesteading

Growing Season146 days198 frost-free
Annual Rainfall15.8"
Elevation4,275 ft

Strategic Assessment

Strategic Assessment grades tactical survivability using Joel Skousen's Strategic Relocation framework. Major population centers, blast zones, natural disasters, and border exposure all drive risk — lower exposure means a more defensible position in a crisis.

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Overall Strategic Grade
A-
Resilient

Strong survivability profile. Good buffer from population centers, with manageable environmental and tactical risks.

Strategic Pillars

City Proximity
A+
Great1586 mi to nearest major city
Pop. Density
C-
Weak841/sq mi
Fallout Danger
A
Great1 within ~30 mi
Natural Disaster
A
GoodInland Flooding, Cold Wave, Hail, Wildfire, Tornado
Border / Coast
A+
Greatborder 327 mi · coast 889 mi
FEMA Expected Loss$6.3M/yrfor the county

* Values derived from national, state, county, city and local statistics and may differ in a specific area. Last updated: 2026-04-21T11:34:17.000Z

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