At a Glance
Median Income
$51,250
$31,372 per capita
Home Value
$97,900
Zillow: $264,343
Median Rent
$650/mo
18.5% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
9.5%
89.2% high school+
Unemployment
4.7%
4.5% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
38.3%
14.7% smoking rate
How Cyrus Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Cyrus's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Cyrus a Good Place to Live?
B+
3.5 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Cyrus residents earn a median household income of $51,250 , which is 32% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $31,372. The unemployment rate stands at 4.7% (31% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 4.5% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 390 business establishments, including 27 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Cyrus is $97,900 , 65% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $264,343. Median rent is $650/month, with 18.5% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 98.6 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1966.
Education
9.5% of adults in Cyrus hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(72% below the national average).
89.2% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.7/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Cyrus has an average annual temperature of 42°F (6°C).
Winters average 10°F in January while summers reach 70°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 26.9 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population316
Median Age43.9 yrs
Density1,170/mi²
Male / Female50% / 50%
Foreign Born0.3%
Veterans10.3%
Economy
B+
Median Income$51,250
Per Capita$31,372
Unemployment4.7%
Poverty4.5%
County GDP$816M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,218
Housing
A+
Home Value$97,900
Rent$650
Ownership76.0%
Zillow$264,343
Housing Units141
Rent Burden18.5%
Health
Obesity38.3%
Diabetes8.5%
Smoking14.7%
Heart Disease5.1%
Premature Death3,965/100K
Climate
Avg Temp42°F
Rain26.9 in/yr
Elevation1,158 ft
Education
D
Bachelor's+9.5%
High School+89.2%
Graduate+0.0%
School Score6.7/10
Community
2024 VoteR 63% / D 36%
Commute18 min
Broadband83.1%
Internet Speed169 Mbps
EV Stations5
Libraries2
Did You Know?
The median home in Cyrus was built in 1966.
The nearest airport is Southwest Minnesota Regional Marshall/Ryan Field (80 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.482 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
9.5% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 169 Mbps.
The county recorded 1 fatal vehicle crashes.