Minnesota
Lyle is a small town in Minnesota with a population of 490. Residents earn $59,000 per year, which is 21% below the national average.
Based on current data, Lyle receives an overall livability score of 3.3 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B. Key strengths include affordable housing, high health insurance coverage. Areas to be aware of include an elevated poverty rate, below-average incomes. Lyle offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
The median household income in Lyle is $59,000, 21% below the national average of $75,149. Unemployment stands at 4.7%, indicating a healthy job market. The poverty rate of 17.6% exceeds the national average of 12.4%, indicating economic hardship for a significant portion of the population. Workers commute an average of 25 minutes.
The median home value in Lyle is $105,400, 63% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $442 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. At just 1.8x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.
8.9% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 95.7% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.1/10 in standardized testing, reflecting strong academic performance.
Lyle has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 45°F. Winters average 14°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 36.2 inches, including 43.4 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 36.
| English Only | 96.9% |
| 23% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 3.1% |
| 77% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $59,000 |
| 21% below US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $31,304 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $1,037 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $80,504 |
| Unemployment | 4.7% |
| 31% above US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 17.6% |
| 42% above US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 372 |
| County GDP | $995M |
| Restaurants | 19 |
| Healthcare | 24 |
| Retail | 48 |
| Manufacturing | 25 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $3,595 |
| 3% above US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 3.41% |
| Commute Time | 24.5 min |
| Drive Alone | 67.1% |
| Public Transit | 0.0% |
| Work from Home | 5.4% |
| Census Median | $105,400 |
| 63% below US avg | |
| Zillow ZHVI | $180,866 |
| Census Median Rent | $442 |
| 62% below US avg | |
| Rent Burden | 24.1% |
| Studio | $809 |
| 1 Bedroom | $899 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,125 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,483 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,698 |
| Owner-Occupied | 73.1% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $3,595 |
| 3% above US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 3.41% |
| Obesity | 37.5% |
| 17% above US avg | |
| Diabetes | 8.9% |
| Heart Disease | 5.3% |
| High Blood Pressure | 28.1% |
| Asthma | 10.0% |
| COPD | 5.1% |
| Stroke | 2.8% |
| Binge Drinking | 20.5% |
| Physical Inactivity | 23.6% |
| Depression | 26.2% |
| Mental Distress | 16.9% |
| Physical Distress | 11.1% |
| Insurance Rate | 97.3% |
| Checkup Rate | 71.5% |
| Premature Death | 5,183/100K |
| Food Environment | 8.7/10 |
| Exercise Access | 72.9% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 24 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 1 |
| Annual Average | 44.6°F |
| 17% below US avg | |
| January Average | 14°F (-10°C) |
| July Average | 71°F (22°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 36.2 inches |
| 5% below US avg | |
| Snowfall | 43.4 inches/yr |
| AQI Median | 36.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 1,196 ft (365 m) |
| Area | 0.8 sq mi (2.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 645/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 43.5059°N, 92.9412°W |
| County FIPS | 19131 |
Winner: Republican by 31.1 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 8.9% |
| 74% below US avg | |
| High School+ | 95.7% |
| School Test Score | 6.08 |
| RUCC Code 9 | Nonmetro — Rural |
| Population Density | 645/sq mi |
| Total Area | 0.8 sq mi |
| Broadband Access | 85.7% |
| Alt Fuel Stations | 1 |
| Public Libraries | 4 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 24 |
| Restaurants | 19 |
| Retail Stores | 48 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 1 |
| Avg Commute | 24.5 min |
| Drive Alone | 67.1% |
| Public Transit | 0.0% |
| Work from Home | 5.4% |