Nebraska · Metropolitan Area
Lyman is a small town in Nebraska with a population of 366. Residents earn $52,621 per year, which is 30% below the national average.
Based on current data, Lyman receives an overall livability score of 2.9 out of 5.0, earning a grade of C+. Key strengths include affordable housing. Areas to be aware of include an elevated poverty rate, below-average incomes, high obesity rates. Lyman has some notable strengths but also faces challenges that prospective residents should consider.
The median household income in Lyman is $52,621, 30% below the national average of $75,149. Unemployment stands at 4.5%, indicating a healthy job market. The poverty rate of 34.5% exceeds the national average of 12.4%, indicating economic hardship for a significant portion of the population. Workers commute an average of 13 minutes, shorter than most U.S. cities.
The median home value in Lyman is $59,100, 79% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $792 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. At just 1.1x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.
3.0% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 74.1% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.8/10.
Lyman experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 50°F. Winters average 31°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 15.0 inches, including 47.1 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 32.
| English Only | 59.9% |
| 24% below US avg | |
| Spanish | 40.1% |
| 199% above US avg |
| Median HH Income | $52,621 |
| 30% below US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $29,222 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $1,172 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $81,255 |
| Unemployment | 4.5% |
| 25% above US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 34.5% |
| 178% above US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 4,736 |
| County GDP | $8,439M |
| Restaurants | 241 |
| Healthcare | 364 |
| Retail | 356 |
| Manufacturing | 76 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $3,798 |
| 9% above US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 6.43% |
| Commute Time | 12.9 min |
| Work from Home | 5.2% |
| Census Median | $59,100 |
| 79% below US avg | |
| Zillow ZHVI | $193,319 |
| Census Median Rent | $792 |
| 32% below US avg |
| Studio | $706 |
| 1 Bedroom | $791 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,001 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,274 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,409 |
| Owner-Occupied | 69.9% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $3,798 |
| 9% above US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 6.43% |
| Obesity | 40.1% |
| 25% above US avg | |
| Diabetes | 11.2% |
| Heart Disease | 6.0% |
| High Blood Pressure | 32.2% |
| Asthma | 9.2% |
| COPD | 6.1% |
| Stroke | 3.1% |
| Binge Drinking | 19.2% |
| Physical Inactivity | 29.9% |
| Depression | 17.7% |
| Mental Distress | 15.5% |
| Physical Distress | 13.0% |
| Insurance Rate | 85.1% |
| Checkup Rate | 73.9% |
| Premature Death | 8,713/100K |
| Food Environment | 7.3/10 |
| Exercise Access | 65.3% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 364 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 17 |
| Annual Average | 49.8°F |
| 8% below US avg | |
| January Average | 31°F (-1°C) |
| July Average | 74°F (23°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 15.0 inches |
| 61% below US avg | |
| Snowfall | 47.1 inches/yr |
| AQI Median | 32.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 4,050 ft (1,234 m) |
| Area | 0.3 sq mi (0.8 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,144/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 41.9170°N, 104.0381°W |
| County FIPS | 56021 |
Winner: Republican by 32.4 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 3.0% |
| 91% below US avg | |
| High School+ | 74.1% |
| School Test Score | 5.81 |
| RUCC Code 3 | Metro — under 250K |
| Population Density | 1,144/sq mi |
| Total Area | 0.3 sq mi |
| Public Libraries | 4 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 364 |
| Restaurants | 241 |
| Retail Stores | 356 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 17 |
| Avg Commute | 12.9 min |
| Work from Home | 5.2% |