82222 Property Tax Rate

Property owners in ZIP code 82222 (Lance Creek, Wyoming) pay a median of $1,295/year in property taxes on homes valued at $230,900. This translates to an effective tax rate of 0.56%, which is 4% above the Wyoming state average of 0.54%.

The monthly property tax burden for a median-valued home in 82222 is approximately $108, which factors into escrow payments on mortgages. This ZIP code is located within Niobrara County. This is $343 less than the Wyoming average of $1,638/year.

Compared to similar ZIP codes in Wyoming, 82222 has higher property taxes. ZIP codes with similar effective rates include 82443 (0.56%) and 82327 (0.56%).

In Lance Creek, property taxes represent approximately 2.3% of the median household income of $55,833, providing context for the relative tax burden on homeowners in this area.

Wyoming assesses primary residences at 9.5% of market value with no state income tax, meaning your property tax burden is significantly lower than most states even at full market assessment. The Wyoming Senior Homestead Exemption reduces taxable value for homeowners 65+ who have occupied their primary residence for 12 consecutive months — contact the Niobrara County Assessor to apply and provide proof of age and occupancy. File your exemption application with the Niobrara County Assessor before your first tax bill is due to lock in the reduced assessment.