Lyons, CO

Colorado · Metropolitan · City

4.3 Great / 5.0
1,927 Population
$132,589 Median Income
$855,000 Home Value
$1,962 Median Rent
50°F Avg Temperature
44.5 yrs Median Age
76.2% Bachelor's Degree+
4.3
Overall
4.9
Economy
3.0
Affordability
5.0
Education

People

Population1,927
Median Age44.5 yrs
Density1,417/mi²
Male / Female45% / 55%
Largest GroupWhite 88.1%

Economy

4.9/5
Median Income$132,589
Per Capita Income$58,114
Unemployment2.6%
Poverty Rate2.6%
County GDP$39,311M

Housing

3.0/5
Home Value (Census)$855,000
Zillow Value$744,178
Median Rent$1,962
Ownership RateN/A
HUD Fair Rent (2BR)$1,429

Health

Obesity16.5%
Diabetes5.8%
Depression24.4%
UninsuredN/A
SmokingN/A

Crime

Violent CrimeN/A
Property CrimeN/A
MurderN/A
Vehicle TheftN/A

Climate

Avg Temp50°F
Jan / Jul29° / 73°
Rain15 in/yr
SnowN/A
Air QualityAQI 41 (Good)

Education

5.0/5
Bachelor's+76.2%
High School+98.7%
Graduate Degree+N/A
School Quality5.90
Libraries (County)10

Community

2024 VoteR 21% / D 77%
Commute24 min
Work From Home32.5%
BroadbandN/A
EV Stations2

How Lyons Compares to the U.S. Average

Median Income$132,589
Home Value$855,000
Median Rent$1,962
Poverty Rate2.6%
Bachelor's Degree+76.2%
Unemployment2.6%
Avg Temperature50.0°F

Population & Age

Total Population1,927
Population Density1,417 per sq mi
Median Age44.5 years
Male44.9%
Female55.1%
Male 44.9%
Female 55.1%

Race & Ethnicity

White 88.1% Black 1% Hispanic 0.4% Other 10.5%
White88.1%
Black or African American1.0%
Hispanic or Latino0.4%
Asian0.0%
Other Races10.5%

Language

English Only86.4%
Spanish Speakers13.6%
English 86.4% Spanish 13.6%

Social Characteristics

Disability6.3%
Health Insurance99.4%

Income

76% above avg
Median Household Income$132,589
Per Capita Income$58,114
Avg Weekly Wage (County)$1,854
IRS Avg Adjusted Gross Income$137,874

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment Rate2.6%
Poverty Rate2.6%
Total Establishments (County)18,751
County GDP$39,311M

Business & Industry (County)

Restaurants & Accommodation928
Healthcare Facilities1,588
Retail Stores1,143
Manufacturing533
Total Establishments18,751

Industry Mix

Restaurants 928 Healthcare 1,588 Retail 1,143 Manufacturing 533

Tax & Cost of Living

IRS Avg AGI$137,874
Avg Property Tax Paid$6,666

Commute & Transportation

Mean Commute Time24.3 min
Work From Home32.5%

Walkability & Transit Scores

Home Values

203% above avg
Median Home Value (Census)$855,000
Zillow Home Value Index$744,178

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Price Per Sq Ft$322
Homes Sold (month)1
Sale-to-List Ratio98.1%
Price Drops40.0%
Active Inventory5

Ownership & Housing Stock

Owner-Occupied79.9%

Rental Costs

69% above avg
Median Rent (Census)$1,962

HUD Fair Market Rent (FY2026)

Studio$1,083
1 Bedroom$1,161
2 Bedroom$1,429
3 Bedroom$1,861
4 Bedroom$2,178

Property Tax

Avg Property Tax Paid (IRS)$6,666
Effective Tax Rate (est.)0.78%

Chronic Conditions

Obesity16.5%
Diabetes5.8%
Heart Disease4.1%
High Blood Pressure19.9%
Asthma10.5%
COPD4.0%
Stroke2.1%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Binge Drinking20.3%
Physical Inactivity10.2%
Depression24.4%
Mental Distress (14+ days)15.1%
Physical Distress (14+ days)9.6%

Healthcare Access

Health Insurance Coverage99.4%
Regular Checkup68.8%
Premature Death Rate4,571 per 100K

Food & Exercise Access

Food Environment Index8.9 / 10
Exercise Access95.4%
Healthcare Facilities (County)1,588
Restaurants (County)928

Violent Crime (per 100,000)

Property Crime (per 100,000)

Traffic & Disaster Safety

Fatal Vehicle Crashes (County, 2022)31
FEMA Disaster Declarations182

Temperature

29°F Jan 73°F Jul
January Average29°F (-1°C)
July Average73°F (23°C)
Annual Average50.0°F

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Precipitation15.2 in

Air Quality (EPA)

AQI Median41.0
AQI CategoryGood

Geography & Location

Elevation5,343 ft (1,629 m)
Land Area1.4 sq mi (3.5 km²)
Population Density1,417 per sq mi
Latitude40.2231°
Longitude-105.2687°
County FIPS08013

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 20.8%
D 76.6%

Democrat +55.8 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+76.2%
High School+98.7%
School Test Score (SEDA)5.90

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 2Metro — Counties in metro areas of 250K–1M
Population Density1,417 per sq mi
Land Area1.4 sq mi

Infrastructure & Connectivity

EV Charging Stations2
Alt Fuel Stations (all types)2
Public Libraries (County)10

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Vehicle Crashes (County)31
FEMA Disaster Declarations182

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