At a Glance
Violent Crime
237/100K
983/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
0.0%
100.0% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
0.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
38.2%
11.2% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
50°F
330 sunny days/yr
How Lyden Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Lyden's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Lyden a Good Place to Live?
B
3.0 / 5.0 — Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Safety & Crime
Lyden reports 237 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 38% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 983/100K.
Education
0.0% of adults in Lyden hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(100% below the national average).
100.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 3.7/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Lyden has an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C).
Winters average 30°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. The area gets 330 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 11.1 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 37.
Data Overview
People
Population95
Median Age25.5 yrs
Density42/mi²
Male / Female38% / 62%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans60.0%
Economy
Median Income
Per Capita
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$1,379M
Avg Weekly Wage$941
Housing
Home Value
Rent
Ownership100.0%
Zillow$320,034
Housing Units33
Rent Burden21.5%
Crime
F
Violent237/100K
Property983/100K
Health
Obesity38.2%
Diabetes12.3%
Smoking11.2%
Heart Disease5.2%
Premature Death21,299/100K
Climate
Avg Temp50°F
Sunny Days330/yr
Rain11.1 in/yr
AQI37 (Good)
Elevation6,171 ft
Education
A+
Bachelor's+0.0%
High School+100.0%
Graduate+0.0%
School Score3.7/10
Community
2024 VoteR 39% / D 59%
Broadband36.0%
Internet Speed19 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries10
Did You Know?
The nearest airport is Taos Regional (28 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.467 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
0.0% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
The county recorded 13 fatal vehicle crashes.
91 declared natural disasters on record.
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