Main street. Lyman, Wyoming, 1940
Lyman’s story
125 years in pictures
The archive holds 6 old photos and papers going back to 1940.
- 1901Lyman is settled
LymanWY
A town of 2,216, settled in 1901.
Population
2,216
2025 Census estimate · +3.7% since 2020
Typical home
$308K
+1.8% in a year
Household income
$101K
median
Median age
34.9
years
Jobs based here
707
Balanced
Is Lyman a good place to live?
Lyman’s best subject grades are an A for cost of living and an A− for health. 38% of residents are under 18 in Lyman, against 23% in Wyoming’s towns and 22% across U.S. towns. On hazard risk, just 5 of Wyoming’s 58 towns do better. Only 2 of Wyoming’s 42 towns score lower on civic life. Lyman has fewer than 2,500 residents, so it gets subject grades but no overall grade.
What makes Lyman stand out
Where Lyman beats most towns.
How Lyman grades
Each subject compared with towns across the country (schools within Wyoming), ordered by how far Lyman is from typical.
Hazard riskFEMA risk higher than 18% of U.S. communities; inland flooding tops the listAOpen →Cost of livingAOpen →HealthEvanston Regional Hospital 36.5 miles awayA−Open →WalkabilityEPA walkability 6.3 of 20; 3.7% of households have no car; 4.2% of workers walk, bike or ride transitBOpen →SchoolsB−Open →Jobs & income$101K median household incomeB−Open →
Character Graded, but not part of the overall grade.
Outdoors1 mile of trail; 2% conserved landB−Open →History1 notable person born hereDOpen →Civic life3.8 community nonprofits per 1,000 residentsC+Open →
Described, not graded Taste, not quality: snow or an older crowd is neither good nor bad.
How TownRatings grades towns →
Getting set up
The full setup list →Moving to Lyman: who provides what
Who provides power, water and the rest in Lyman, and how to reach them.
PowerBridger Valley Elec AssnEIAHIFLD · EIA
WaterTown of Lyman water systemNo health-based violations in 5 years · EPAEPA
Internet4 providers30% of addresses get 100/20 MbpsFCC
Trash & dumpNot on file yetWe don’t have Lyman’s trash rules yet
Register to voteIn personWyoming has no online registration; you can register in person up to and including Election Day or by mail (received 14 days before).vote.govWho runs elections hereUinta County ClerkUinta County; contacts on the Handbook page.FVAP, Jun 2025
ZIP code8293782937 100%Census 2020
EPA SDWIS (Oct 9, 2026) · HIFLD + EIA-861 2025 · Census 2020 ZCTAs · NCES 2024–25 · registration: vote.gov, updated Nov 18, 2024.
The data
Ordered by what stands out in Lyman.
Who lives here
More children than Wyoming overall
12% of residents are 65 or older in Lyman, below both the Wyoming town median (16%) and the median of U.S. towns (18%). The median age in Lyman is 34.9 years. Lyman has grown 3.7% since 2020, to 2,216 residents in the Census Bureau’s 2025 estimate.
34.9median age · WY 39.1
| Lyman | Wyoming towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aged 65 or older | 12% | 16% | 18% |
| Median age | 34.9 years | 37.3 years | 40.5 years |
| Bachelor’s degree or more, 25+ | 28% | 24% | 29% |
LymanWyomingUnited States
Ages · share of residents
20%
Education · adults 25 and older
No diploma5%
High school21%
Some college36%
Associate’s9%
Bachelor’s26%
Graduate2%
Women and men · all residents
50% women, 50% men
That’s an even split within the survey’s margin of ±1.7 points. Across Wyoming, 48.9% of residents are women.
| Lyman | WY | U.S. | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under 10 | 18% | 11.6% | 11.6% |
| 10 to 17 | 19.8% | 10.9% | 10.3% |
| 18 to 24 | 4.6% | 9% | 9.1% |
| 25 to 34 | 7.8% | 12.7% | 13.7% |
| 35 to 44 | 17.4% | 13.5% | 13.2% |
| 45 to 54 | 12.6% | 11.2% | 12.2% |
| 55 to 64 | 8.1% | 12.7% | 12.7% |
| 65 to 74 | 9.2% | 11.5% | 10.2% |
| 75 and older | 2.5% | 7% | 7% |
| No diploma | 5% | 5.8% | 10.4% |
| High school | 21.4% | 27.5% | 26% |
| Some college | 36.4% | 24.5% | 19.1% |
| Associate’s | 9.2% | 11.6% | 8.8% |
| Bachelor’s | 26.1% | 19.1% | 21.6% |
| Graduate | 1.9% | 11.5% | 14.1% |
Census population estimates, 2025 · U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates · in a town of 2,200, single groups can be off by several points
SchoolsB−
Lyman’s schools rank behind 54% of Wyoming districts
Its public schools are run by the Uinta County School District #6. Two of its 3 schools are below, each with why it’s listed.
46%of WY districts it outscoresB−School Grade
| School | Level | Students | Letter |
|---|---|---|---|
| Urie ElementaryLargest public elementary schoolGrades K–4 | Grades K–4 | 242 | C+ |
| Lyman High SchoolLargest public high schoolGrades 9–12 | Grades 9–12 | 254 | C− |
NCES · EDFacts · graded within WY on state tests and graduation
Natural hazardsHazard risk grade A
Inland flooding leads a very low hazard risk in Lyman
Expected storm and flood damage is lower than in 82% of U.S. communities.
18risk score of 100
FEMA risk score
Inland floodingEarthquakesLightning
FEMA National Risk Index · OpenFEMA
HealthA−
Lyman is healthier than 78% of U.S. towns
Lyman beats the Wyoming average on 3 of 31 CDC measures and trails it on 0. 66% of adults had a checkup this year in Lyman.
78%healthier than U.S. townsA−Health Grade
| Lyman | Wyoming towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Yearly checkup (CDC PLACES) | 66% | 68% | 79% |
| High blood pressure (CDC PLACES) | 28% | 31% | 35% |
| Diabetes (CDC PLACES) | 9.1% | 11% | 12% |
| Frequent physical distress (CDC PLACES) | 12% | 14% | 14% |
31 measures vs. Wyoming
3 better28 too close to call0 worse
| What stands out | Lyman | WY |
|---|---|---|
| Fewer adults with heart disease | 5.3% | 6.5% |
| Fewer adults who have had a stroke | 2.7% | 3.3% |
Evanston Regional Hospital
36.5 mi away · emergency room
2 of 3
care shortages: primary care, mental health
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CMS · HRSA
Climate
Snowy winters and pleasant summers in Lyman
Lyman has cold, snowy winters and pleasant summers, with very little rain. Lyman’s July high is 82°F.
64″snow a winter
Typical low → high °F
Winter10–32°
Spring26–54°
Summer45–79°
Fall28–57°
Sep 9
typical first frost
Jun 14
typical last frost
+1.0°
vs. the 20th-century average
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020
Work & commuteJobs & income grade B−
About one in five working residents works right in Lyman
About one in 5 of Lyman’s working residents works in town. Jobs based in Lyman fell to 707 in 2023, 373 fewer than in 2013. Only 1 of the 29 Wyoming towns we compare have a higher average trip to work than Lyman.
22%work in town
| Lyman | Wyoming towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average trip to work | 26 minutes | 15 minutes | 25 minutes |
| Median household income | $101,000 | $69,000 | $80,000 |
| Below the poverty line | 7.3% | 10% | 9.6% |
Where working residents work
In Lyman22%
Mountain View9%
Evanston8%
Green River2%
Rock Springs2%
31 mi
median commute distance
707
jobs based in Lyman
Balanced
jobs vs. working residents
B
Walkability grade: more walkable than 59% of U.S. towns
Census LEHD 2023 · ACS
HousingCost of living grade A
Lyman’s typical home value is about $308K
The typical Lyman home is worth about $308,000, up 1.8% in a year, 16% below the Wyoming typical home.
$308KZillow home value
| Lyman | Wyoming towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Households that own their home | 77% | 70% | 73% |
| Median rent | $1,150 a month | $927 a month | $1,185 a month |
Typical home value
Lyman$308K
Wyoming$369K
+1.8%
value change, 1 year
1
homes sold in April
Zillow Home Value Index · Redfin Data Center
Safety
Lyman stands out in Wyoming and nationally: property crime there is lower
Of the 21 Wyoming towns we compare, none has a lower violent crime rate than Lyman. Lyman's reported crime rate is well below Wyoming's. Violent crime is rare: 1 reported in 2025.
| Lyman | Wyoming towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Property crimes per 1,000 (2025) | 0 per 1,000 residents | 8.6 | 9.9 |
| Violent crimes per 1,000 (2025) | 0.5 per 1,000 residents | 1.5 | 1.6 |
Violent crime per 1,000 residents
Lyman0.5
Wyoming1.9
U.S.3.3
Property crime per 1,000 residents
Lyman0
Wyoming11
U.S.15.5
1
violent crimes reported in 2025
0
property crimes reported in 2025
FBI crime data, 2025 · crimes reported to police
1.7%conserved
| Lyman | Wyoming towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Miles of trail per square mile | 0.4 miles per square mile | 1.2 | 0.4 |
| Conserved land | 1.7% | 8.8% | 4.3% |
1.7%
conserved · 17 of 1,004 acres
0.6 mi
of trails · 0.4 per sq mi
| Biggest places to walk | Trails | Acres |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Heritage Park | — | 4 |
Trails & parks © OpenStreetMap contributors · Conserved land: USGS PAD-US
Keep exploring
Everything we know about Lyman
19pages on Lyman
The big questions
SchoolsB−Behind 54% of WY districts · 3 schoolsSafety0.5 violent crimes per 1,000 residents (2025)HealthA−Better than WY on 3 of 31 CDC measuresCost of livingA$308K typical home · up 1.8% in a yearWork & commuteB−$101K median household income · 707 jobs hereNatural hazardsAFEMA risk higher than 18% of U.S. communities · inland flooding
Out and about
The story
After high school
Colleges nearby
None within 15 miles of Lyman; the nearest are
Western Wyoming Community CollegeCommunity college · Public · Rock Springs57.8 mi$4,230 in-state tuitionUtah State UniversityUniversity or college · Public · Logan, UT83.5 mi$9,228 in-state tuitionSalt Lake Community CollegeCommunity college · Public · Salt Lake City, UT97 mi$4,426 in-state tuition
About 3 of every 100 Lyman residents are enrolled in college, against 6 across Wyoming.
About Lyman
Town in Wyoming, United States
Lyman is a town in Uinta County, Wyoming, United States. The population was 2,135 at the 2020 census.
From Wikipedia, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0 · facts via Wikidata (CC0)
- Area
- 1.6 sq mi
- Elevation
- 6,706 ft
- ZIP code
- 82937
- Area code
- 307
Questions about Lyman
Short answers, built from the data on this page.
Is Lyman, WY expensive?
Not for the area. Cost of living, which also weighs rents, property taxes and how many households pay 30% or more of their income for housing, grades A.