At a Glance
Median Income
$59,000
$31,304 per capita
Home Value
$105,400
Zillow: $191,941
Median Rent
$442/mo
24.1% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
8.9%
95.7% high school+
Unemployment
6.7%
17.6% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
37.5%
15.3% smoking rate
How Lyle Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Lyle's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Lyle a Good Place to Live?
B
3.2 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Lyle residents earn a median household income of $59,000 , which is 21% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $31,304. The unemployment rate stands at 6.7% (86% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 17.6% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 372 business establishments, including 19 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Lyle is $105,400 , 63% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $191,941. Median rent is $442/month, with 24.1% 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 1957.
Education
8.9% of adults in Lyle hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(74% below the national average).
95.7% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.1/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Lyle has an average annual temperature of 45°F (7°C).
Winters average 14°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 38.4 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population490
Median Age41.3 yrs
Density645/mi²
Male / Female64% / 36%
Foreign Born1.4%
Veterans11.7%
Economy
C+
Median Income$59,000
Per Capita$31,304
Unemployment6.7%
Poverty17.6%
County GDP$995M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,037
Housing
A+
Home Value$105,400
Rent$442
Ownership73.1%
Zillow$191,941
Housing Units216
Rent Burden24.1%
Health
Obesity37.5%
Diabetes8.9%
Smoking15.3%
Heart Disease5.3%
Premature Death5,183/100K
Climate
Avg Temp45°F
Rain38.4 in/yr
Elevation1,196 ft
Education
D
Bachelor's+8.9%
High School+95.7%
Graduate+1.6%
School Score6.1/10
Community
2024 VoteR 65% / D 34%
Commute25 min
Broadband85.6%
Internet Speed80 Mbps
EV Stations15
Libraries4
Did You Know?
Lyle was founded in 1854.
The median home in Lyle was built in 1957.
The nearest airport is Northeast Iowa Regional (34 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.413 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
12.4% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 1 fatal vehicle crashes.