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Crime in Lander summary. We use data from the FBI to determine the crime rates in Lander. Key points include:
There were 186 total crimes in Lander in the last reporting year.
The overall crime rate per 100,000 people in Lander is 2,499.7 / 100k people.
The violent crime rate per 100,000 people in Lander is 26.9 / 100k people.
The property crime rate per 100,000 people in Lander is 2,472.8 / 100k people.
Overall, crime in Lander is 17.95% above the national average.
Total Crimes
Above National Average
Crime In Lander Comparison Table
| Statistic | Count Raw |
Lander / 100k People |
Wyoming / 100k People |
National / 100k People |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Crimes Per 100K | 186 | 2,499.7 | 1,435.3 | 2,119.2 |
| Violent Crime | 2 | 26.9 | 203.4 | 359.0 |
| Murder | 2 | 26.9 | 2.4 | 5.0 |
| Robbery | 0 | 0.0 | 7.1 | 61.0 |
| Aggravated Assault | 0 | 0.0 | 135.8 | 256.0 |
| Property Crime | 184 | 2,472.8 | 1,231.9 | 1,760.0 |
| Burglary | 8 | 107.5 | 171.2 | 229.0 |
| Larceny | 164 | 2,204.0 | 954.5 | 1,272.0 |
| Car Theft | 12 | 161.3 | 106.2 | 259.0 |
Source: FBI Uniform Crime Reporting (2024)
Cost of living in Lander summary. We use data on the cost of living to determine how expensive it is to live in Lander. Real estate prices drive most of the variance in cost of living around Wyoming. Key points include:
The cost of living in Lander is 106 with 100 being average.
The cost of living in Lander is 1.1x higher than the national average.
The median home value in Lander is $369,880.
The median income in Lander is $74,813.
Lander's Overall Cost Of Living
Higher Than The National Average
Cost Of Living In Lander Comparison Table
| Living Expense | Lander | Wyoming | National Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 106 | 101 | 100 |
| Services | 102 | 99 | 100 |
| Groceries | 98 | 97 | 100 |
| Health | 120 | 102 | 100 |
| Housing | 98 | 101 | 100 |
| Transportation | 107 | 104 | 100 |
| Utilities | 96 | 98 | 100 |
Source: Cost of living index, normalized to US average = 100
Lander, WY Weather
The average high in Lander is 59.0° and the average low is 30.4°.
There are 32.3 days of precipitation each year.
Expect an average of 11.4 inches of precipitation each year with 80.9 inches of snow.
| Stat | Lander |
|---|---|
| Average Annual High | 59.0 |
| Average Annual Low | 30.4 |
| Annual Precipitation Days | 32.3 |
| Average Annual Precipitation | 11.4 |
| Average Annual Snowfall | 80.9 |
Average High
Days of Rain
Source: NOAA climate normals (30-year)
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Lander Demographics And Statistics
Population over time in Lander
The current population in Lander is 7,432. The population has increased 1.9% from 2010.
| Year | Population | % Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 7,432 | -1.8% |
| 2023 | 7,565 | 0.1% |
| 2022 | 7,561 | 0.1% |
| 2021 | 7,551 | 0.2% |
| 2020 | 7,533 | -0.3% |
| 2019 | 7,555 | -0.9% |
| 2018 | 7,621 | -0.8% |
| 2017 | 7,683 | -0.8% |
| 2016 | 7,744 | -0.2% |
| 2015 | 7,758 | 1.7% |
| 2014 | 7,627 | 0.4% |
| 2013 | 7,594 | 1.3% |
| 2012 | 7,495 | 1.4% |
| 2011 | 7,390 | 1.3% |
| 2010 | 7,297 | - |
Race / Ethnicity in Lander
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Lander is:
79.1% White with 5,875 White residents.
0.6% African American with 43 African American residents.
8.3% American Indian with 615 American Indian residents.
0.0% Asian with 0 Asian residents.
0.0% Hawaiian with 0 Hawaiian residents.
1.8% Other with 137 Other residents.
4.1% Two Or More with 307 Two Or More residents.
6.1% Hispanic with 455 Hispanic residents.
| Race | Lander | WY | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 79.1% | 81.4% | 57.4% |
| African American | 0.6% | 0.8% | 11.9% |
| American Indian | 8.3% | 1.6% | 0.5% |
| Asian | 0.0% | 0.8% | 5.9% |
| Hawaiian | 0.0% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Other | 1.8% | 0.7% | 0.6% |
| Two Or More | 4.1% | 4.0% | 4.3% |
| Hispanic | 6.1% | 10.7% | 19.3% |
Gender in Lander
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Lander is 50.8% female with 3,773 female residents.
Lander is 49.2% male with 3,659 male residents.
| Gender | Lander | WY | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 50.8% | 48.9% | 50.5% |
| Male | 49.2% | 51.1% | 49.5% |
Highest level of educational attainment in Lander for adults over 25
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-1.0% of adults in Lander completed < 9th grade.
3.0% of adults in Lander completed 9-12th grade.
23.0% of adults in Lander completed high school / ged.
20.0% of adults in Lander completed some college.
12.0% of adults in Lander completed associate's degree.
25.0% of adults in Lander completed bachelor's degree.
15.0% of adults in Lander completed master's degree.
2.0% of adults in Lander completed professional degree.
1.0% of adults in Lander completed doctorate degree.
| Education | Lander | WY | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| < 9th Grade | -1.0% | 2.0% | 4.0% |
| 9-12th Grade | 3.0% | 4.0% | 6.0% |
| High School / GED | 23.0% | 28.0% | 26.0% |
| Some College | 20.0% | 24.0% | 19.0% |
| Associate's Degree | 12.0% | 12.0% | 9.0% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 25.0% | 19.0% | 22.0% |
| Master's Degree | 15.0% | 8.0% | 10.0% |
| Professional Degree | 2.0% | 2.0% | 2.0% |
| Doctorate Degree | 1.0% | 1.0% | 2.0% |
Household Income For Lander, Wyoming
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4.3% of households in Lander earn Less than $10,000.
2.0% of households in Lander earn $10,000 to $14,999.
7.5% of households in Lander earn $15,000 to $24,999.
8.8% of households in Lander earn $25,000 to $34,999.
9.9% of households in Lander earn $35,000 to $49,999.
17.6% of households in Lander earn $50,000 to $74,999.
11.1% of households in Lander earn $75,000 to $99,999.
26.2% of households in Lander earn $100,000 to $149,999.
7.7% of households in Lander earn $150,000 to $199,999.
4.8% of households in Lander earn $200,000 or more.
| Income | Lander | WY | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 | 4.3% | 4.5% | 5.0% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 2.0% | 3.1% | 3.4% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 | 7.5% | 6.7% | 6.3% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 8.8% | 7.4% | 6.6% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 9.9% | 10.6% | 10.1% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 17.6% | 17.0% | 15.5% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 11.1% | 13.7% | 12.6% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 26.2% | 18.9% | 17.5% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 7.7% | 9.5% | 9.6% |
| $200,000 or more | 4.8% | 8.5% | 13.4% |
Source: U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (2024)
