Lucerne, Wyoming facts for kids
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Lucerne, Wyoming
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Location of Lucerne, Wyoming
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 Lucerne, Wyoming
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Wyoming |
| County | Hot Springs |
| Area | |
| • Total | 20.6 sq mi (53 km2) |
| • Land | 19.9 sq mi (52 km2) |
| • Water | 0.7 sq mi (2 km2) |
| Elevation | 4,315 ft (1,315 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 548 |
| • Density | 26.60/sq mi (10.27/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-7 (Mountain (MST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-6 (MDT) |
| Area code(s) | 307 |
| FIPS code | 56-48240 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1597627 |
Lucerne is a small community in Hot Springs County, Wyoming, in the United States. It's called a census-designated place (CDP), which means it's a special area that the government counts for population. However, it is not an official city or town with its own local government. In 2020, about 548 people lived there.
Geography of Lucerne
Lucerne is located in Wyoming. You can find it along U.S. Route 20. This road connects the towns of Thermopolis and Worland.
The community covers an area of about 20.6 square miles (53.3 square kilometers). Most of this area is land. A small part, about 0.7 square miles (1.7 square kilometers), is water.
Lucerne's Climate
The weather in Lucerne is measured at a nearby station called Thermopolis 9NE. This area experiences a wide range of temperatures throughout the year.
In winter, from December to February, it can get very cold. Temperatures often drop below freezing. Summers, from June to August, are usually warm and sunny. July is often the hottest month.
The area gets some rain and snow. Spring (April and May) and fall (September and October) usually see more precipitation. Snowfall is common in the colder months.
People of Lucerne
In 2000, there were 525 people living in Lucerne. These people lived in 208 different homes. Most of the homes (170) were families.
The population density was about 26.5 people for every square mile. This means the area is not very crowded. Most people living in Lucerne were White.
About 30% of the homes had children under 18 living there. Most homes were married couples living together. A small number of homes had a single female parent.
The average age of people in Lucerne was 43 years old. About 23% of the people were under 18. About 12% were 65 years old or older.
Education in Lucerne
Students in Lucerne attend public schools managed by the Hot Springs County School District #1.
Younger students, from kindergarten to fifth grade, go to Ralph Witters Elementary School. Middle school students, in grades 6 to 8, attend Thermopolis Middle School. For high school, students in grades 9 to 12 go to Hot Springs County High School.
See also
In Spanish: Lucerne (Wyoming) para niños
