Question 1

Is 82443 a safe area?

Accepted Answer

ZIP code 82443 in Lucerne has a crime score of 95/100 — a high score indicating that reported crime rates are below the city average, meaning this area has relatively fewer incidents per 1,000 residents than most comparable neighborhoods. Violent and property crime rates are well below the regional baseline. This score places 82443 among the safer ZIP codes in the Lucerne metro area.

Question 2

What are the best schools near 82443?

Accepted Answer

ZIP code 82443 has a school score of 74/100, based on NCES EdFacts proficiency data for nearby public schools. Schools in 82443 perform near state averages on math and reading assessments — neither significantly above nor below the Lucerne district benchmark. For families with school-age children, the Full School Report for 82443 provides proficiency rates and enrollment data for each individual school. Scores reflect SY 2020-21 assessment data.

Question 3

What is the average home price in 82443?

Accepted Answer

The typical home value in 82443 is approximately $244K, based on recent Zillow Research ZHVI data. ZHVI reflects the 35th–65th percentile price range, not a simple median. This places 82443 at a premium relative to the metro median, reflecting the neighborhood's above-average crime and school scores. Median rent in 82443 is available in the Full Market Report. Prices fluctuate with market conditions; Zillow data reflects trailing sale prices, not current listing prices.

Question 4

Is 82443 a good place to live?

Accepted Answer

ZIP code 82443 has an overall NeighborScore of 80/100 — one of the higher-scoring neighborhoods in the Lucerne area. This composite score weights crime rate at 40%, school quality at 35%, and relative property value at 25%. Each dimension is normalized to the Lucerne metro, so the score reflects how 82443 compares to its peers, not to an absolute standard. A score of 80 indicates that this ZIP code consistently outperforms most comparable neighborhoods on the factors most relevant to home buying and rental decisions.

School	Grades	Students	Math ↓	Reading
Thermopolis Middle School	05–08	186	64%	61%
Ralph Witters Elementary	PK–04	214	62%	57%
Hot Springs County High School	09–12	184	52%	47%

— ZIP 82443

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