At a Glance
Median Income
$52,621
$29,222 per capita
Home Value
$59,100
Zillow: $206,527
Median Rent
$792/mo
17.8% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
3.0%
74.1% high school+
Unemployment
11.1%
34.5% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
40.1%
14.6% smoking rate
How Lyman Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Lyman's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Lyman a Good Place to Live?
C+
2.6 / 5.0 - Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Lyman residents earn a median household income of $52,621 , which is 30% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $29,222. The unemployment rate stands at 11.1% (208% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 34.5% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 4,736 business establishments, including 241 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Lyman is $59,100 , 79% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $206,527. Median rent is $792/month, with 17.8% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 90.1 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1943.
Education
3.0% of adults in Lyman hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(91% below the national average).
74.1% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.8/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Lyman has an average annual temperature of 49°F (10°C).
Winters average 29°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 12.8 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population366
Median Age54.4 yrs
Density1,144/mi²
Male / Female61% / 39%
Foreign Born18.3%
Veterans11.2%
Economy
D
Median Income$52,621
Per Capita$29,222
Unemployment11.1%
Poverty34.5%
County GDP$8,439M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,172
Housing
A+
Home Value$59,100
Rent$792
Ownership69.9%
Zillow$206,527
Housing Units238
Rent Burden17.8%
Health
Obesity40.1%
Diabetes11.2%
Smoking14.6%
Heart Disease6.0%
Premature Death8,713/100K
Climate
Avg Temp49°F
Rain12.8 in/yr
Elevation4,050 ft
Education
F
Bachelor's+3.0%
High School+74.1%
Graduate+0.7%
School Score5.8/10
Community
2024 VoteR 65% / D 33%
Commute13 min
Broadband69.4%
Internet Speed96 Mbps
EV Stations6
Libraries4
Did You Know?
The median home in Lyman was built in 1943.
The nearest airport is Western Nebraska Regional/William B Heilig Field (23 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.439 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
32.4% of the population has a disability.
18.3% of residents are foreign-born.
There are 241 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 17 fatal vehicle crashes.