At a Glance
Median Income
$50,625
$33,524 per capita
Home Value
$371,900
Zillow: $370,501
Violent Crime
120/100K
3,671/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
16.0%
93.9% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
38.7% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
33.8%
11.3% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
45°F
330 sunny days/yr
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
2.1 / 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 $50,625 , which is 33% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $33,524. The unemployment rate stands at 0.0% (100% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 38.7% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 812 business establishments, including 60 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Lyman is $371,900 , 32% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $370,501. The cost of living index is 98.9 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1998.
Safety & Crime
Lyman reports 120 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 68% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 3,671/100K.
Education
16.0% of adults in Lyman hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(53% below the national average).
93.9% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.0/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Lyman has an average annual temperature of 45°F (7°C).
Winters average 25°F in January while summers reach 67°F in July. The area gets 330 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 8.4 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.
Data Overview
People
Population235
Median Age37.6 yrs
Density130/mi²
Male / Female52% / 48%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans5.9%
Economy
C+
Median Income$50,625
Per Capita$33,524
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty38.7%
County GDP$1,657M
Avg Weekly Wage$918
Housing
C+
Home Value$371,900
Rent
Ownership66.3%
Zillow$370,501
Housing Units87
Rent Burden23.8%
Crime
F
Violent120/100K
Property3,671/100K
Health
Obesity33.8%
Diabetes10.0%
Smoking11.3%
Heart Disease6.0%
Premature Death6,837/100K
Climate
Avg Temp45°F
Sunny Days330/yr
Rain8.4 in/yr
AQI41 (Good)
Elevation7,184 ft
Education
C
Bachelor's+16.0%
High School+93.9%
Graduate+9.2%
School Score6.0/10
Community
2024 VoteR 87% / D 11%
Commute31 min
Broadband95.0%
Internet Speed37 Mbps
EV Stations4
Libraries3
Did You Know?
Lyman was founded in 1893.
The median home in Lyman was built in 1998.
28.9% work from home.
The nearest airport is Cedar City Regional (95 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.386 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
17.5% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
The county recorded 4 fatal vehicle crashes.
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