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Lyons, GA

Georgia · Toombs County

Lyons is a small town in Georgia with a population of 4,217. Residents earn $54,940 per year, which is 27% below the national average.

Data updated April 2026

2.9 /5.0
C+ Fair
4,217 Population 501/sq mi density
$54,940 Median Income $25,654 per capita
$113,300 Home Value $159,992 Zillow
$588 Median Rent 26.5% income on rent
67°F Avg Temperature 308 sunny days/yr
774 Violent Crime/100K 6,807 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.9 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.4 / 5.0
$54,940 median income, 1.4% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$113,300 home value, $588/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
774 violent crimes/100K (104% above avg)
C
Education
2.4 / 5.0
17.4% bachelor's degree or higher

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Full City Profile
Median Income $54,940
27% lower than US avg
Home Value $113,300
60% lower than US avg
Violent Crime 774/100K
104% higher than US avg
Bachelor's+ 17.4%
48% lower than US avg
Median Rent $588
49% lower than US avg
Obesity Rate 42.5%
32% higher than US avg
Unemployment 1.4%
61% lower than US avg
Poverty Rate 18.8%
52% higher than US avg

How Lyons Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)

People

Population4,217
Median Age32.7 yrs
Density501/mi²
Male / Female48% / 52%
Largest GroupWhite 51%
Veterans0.5%

Economy

B
Median Income$54,940
Per Capita$25,654
Unemployment1.4%
Poverty18.8%
County GDP$1,517M
Commute16 min

Housing

A+
Home Value$113,300
Rent$588
Ownership57.9%
Zillow$159,992
Housing Units2,339
Rent Burden26.5%

Crime

F
Violent774/100K
Property6,807/100K

Health

Obesity42.5%
Uninsured19.4%
Smoking19.1%
Depression21.2%
Heart Disease6.6%

Climate

Avg Temp67°F (19°C)
AQI44 (Good)
Rain47.2 in/yr
Sunny Days308/yr
Elevation240 ft (73 m)

Education

C
Bachelor's+17.4%
High School+79.9%
Graduate+6.4%
School Score4.58

Community

2024 VoteR 75% / D 25%
Commute16 min
Broadband79.1%
EV Stations1
Libraries3

Is Lyons a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Lyons receives an overall livability score of 2.9 out of 5.0, earning a grade of C+. Key strengths include low unemployment, affordable housing, abundant sunshine. Areas to be aware of include elevated crime rates, an elevated poverty rate, a high uninsured rate. Lyons has some notable strengths but also faces challenges that prospective residents should consider.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Lyons is $54,940, 27% below the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 1.4%. The poverty rate of 18.8% exceeds the national average of 12.4%, indicating economic hardship for a significant portion of the population. Workers commute an average of 16 minutes, shorter than most U.S. cities.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Lyons is $113,300, 60% below the national median / offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $588 per month, below the national average / a plus for affordability. At just 2.1x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.

Safety & Crime

With 774 violent crimes per 100,000 residents, public safety is a notable concern / this is significantly above the national average of 380. Property crime occurs at a rate of 6,807 per 100,000, 247% above the national average.

Education

17.4% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 79.9% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 4.6/10.

Climate & Weather

Lyons enjoys a moderate climate with an average annual temperature of 67°F. Winters average 50°F in January while summers reach 83°F in July. With 308 sunny days per year, residents enjoy well above the national average of sunshine. Annual precipitation totals 47.2 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 44.

Lyons has a population of 4,217 with a density of 501 people per square mile, spread across 8.4 square miles. The median age is 32.7 years, 16% younger than the national median of 38.9. The gender split is 52.2% female and 47.8% male. The city is predominantly White (51%), with 2.5% Hispanic, 40.9% Black. English is the primary language spoken at home by 88.3% of residents, while 11.7% speak Spanish. 0.5% of the population are veterans, below the national rate of 6.0%. 24.3% of residents have a disability (above the 13.0% national average). 78.5% have health insurance coverage.

Population

4,217
Total Population
501
People / sq mi
32.7yrs
Median Age
16% below US avg
8.4mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 47.8%
Female 52.2%

Race & Ethnicity

Lyons vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only 88.3%
12% above US avg
Spanish 11.7%
13% below US avg

Social Characteristics

Lyons vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Lyons is $54,940, which is 27% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $25,654 (below the $39,052 national figure). The average weekly wage is $885, 38% lower than the U.S. average. The unemployment rate is 1.4% (below the 3.6% US average). 18.8% of residents live below the poverty line, higher than the national rate of 12.4%. The area has 773 business establishments, including 72 restaurants. The cost of living index is 96.3, roughly in line with the national average. Workers commute an average of 16 minutes (shorter than the 28-minute US average). 2.4% of workers work from home (below the 15.2% national rate).

Income: Lyons vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$54,940
27% below US avg
Per Capita Income$25,654
Avg Weekly Wage$885
IRS Avg AGI$52,284
Gini Index0.505 (0=equal, 1=unequal)

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment1.4%
61% below US avg
Poverty Rate18.8%
52% above US avg
Establishments (County)773
County GDP$1,517M

Business (County)

Restaurants72
Healthcare114
Retail150
Manufacturing28

Tax & Cost of Living

Property Tax (IRS)$3,163
10% below US avg
Cost of Living96.30 (100=avg)
Effective Tax Rate2.79%

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time16.2 min
Drive Alone88.1%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home2.4%

Walkability

The median home value in Lyons is $113,300, 60% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home value at $159,992, higher than the Census estimate. Monthly rent averages $588 (49% below the national average of $1,163). Fair market rent ranges from $1,023 for a one-bedroom to $1,203 for a two-bedroom apartment. 57.9% of housing units are owner-occupied (below the 65.4% national rate). There are 2,339 total housing units in the city. The median year a home was built is 1973. The average annual property tax is $3,163. 26.5% of renters spend 30% or more of their income on housing. The home price-to-income ratio is 2.1x, well within the affordable range.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$113,300
60% below US avg
Zillow ZHVI$159,992

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$588
49% below US avg
Rent Burden26.5%

HUD Fair Market Rent

Studio$979
1 Bedroom$1,023
2 Bedrooms$1,203
3 Bedrooms$1,524
4 Bedrooms$1,775

Ownership & Property

Homeownership57.9%
Owner-Occupied57.9%
Renter-Occupied42.1%
Housing Units2,339
Median Year Built1973

Property Tax

Avg Tax (IRS)$3,163
10% below US avg
Effective Rate2.79%
In Lyons, 42.5% of adults are obese, above the national rate of 32.1%. 14.6% have diabetes (above the 10.5% national rate). Heart disease affects 6.6% of residents. 39.3% have high blood pressure. 19.1% are current smokers (above the 14.0% national rate). 13.8% report binge drinking. 34.7% are physically inactive, above the national average. 21.2% report depression. 20.5% experience frequent mental distress. 19.4% of residents lack health insurance (above the 8.6% national rate). The primary care physician ratio is 1:1,281. The dentist ratio is 1:1,917. 46.8% of residents have access to exercise opportunities. The food environment index is 7.0 out of 10.

Health Metrics: Lyons vs U.S. Average (%)

Chronic Conditions

Obesity42.5%
32% above US avg
Diabetes14.6%
Heart Disease6.6%
High Blood Pressure39.3%
Asthma11.2%
COPD8.4%
Cancer6.3%
Stroke4.2%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Smoking19.1%
36% above US avg
Binge Drinking13.8%
Physical Inactivity34.7%
Depression21.2%
Mental Distress20.5%
Physical Distress16.6%
Short Sleep43.4%

Healthcare Access

Insurance Rate78.5%
Uninsured19.4%
126% above US avg
Primary Care1:1,281
Dentists1:1,917
Mental Health1:1,502
Checkup Rate77.1%
Dental Visits46.4%
Premature Death13,738/100K

Food & Exercise

Food Environment7.0/10
Exercise Access46.8%
Healthcare Facilities114
Lyons has a violent crime rate of 774 per 100,000 residents, 104% above the national average of 380. Property crime stands at 6,807 per 100,000, 247% above the U.S. average. The county recorded 8 fatal traffic crashes. Overall, Lyons receives a safety grade of F.

Crime Rates: Lyons vs U.S. Average (per 100,000)

Violent Crime

Total Violent774.0/100K
104% above US avg

Property Crime

Total Property6,807.2/100K
247% above US avg

Traffic Safety

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)8
Traffic Accidents52
Avg Accident Severity2.8 / 4.0

Safety Score

Safety GradeF
Safety Score1.0 / 5.0
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Lyons enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 67°F (19°C). Winters average 50°F in January while summers reach 83°F in July. The area gets 308 sunny days per year, well above the U.S. average of 205 / making it one of the sunnier locations in the country. Annual precipitation totals 47.2 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 44. The city sits at an elevation of 240 feet.

Temperature

50°F Jan (10°C) 83°F Jul (28°C)
Annual Average66.8°F
24% above US avg
January Average50°F (10°C)
July Average83°F (28°C)
Sunny Days308 days/yr

Geography

Elevation240 ft (73 m)
Area8.4 sq mi (21.7 km²)
Population Density501/sq mi
Coordinates32.2049°N, 82.3212°W
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
CountyToombs County County
Nearest AirportVidalia Regional (VDI)
3 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 47.2"
24% above US avg
Wettest Month (Aug) 5.35"
Driest Month (Oct) 2.48"

Air Quality

AQI Median44.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskVery Low
Risk Score42.7 / 100
Social Vulnerability65.5 / 100
Community Resilience29.6 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado Relatively Low
Hurricane Relatively Moderate
Earthquake Relatively Low
Wildfire Very Low
Flood Relatively Low
Hail Relatively Low
Strong Wind Relatively Low
Heat Wave Relatively Low
Winter Weather Very Low
Lightning Relatively Moderate
Ice Storm Relatively Low
Drought Relatively Moderate
Cold Wave Very Low
Landslide Very Low
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)

Earthquake History

14 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M3.9. Most recent: M3.9 on Jun 18, 2022.

Jun 18, 2022 7 km E of Stillmore, Georgia M3.9 32 km
Jul 13, 2003 6 km N of Cobbtown, Georgia M3.6 22 km
Jan 18, 2000 11 km SSE of Gray, Georgia M3.5 134 km
Dec 7, 2009 4 km WNW of Deepstep, Georgia M3.2 112 km
Jun 20, 2017 6 km SW of Augusta, Georgia M3.2 139 km
Apr 4, 2009 15 km N of Milledgeville, Georgia M3.1 139 km
Apr 6, 2017 6 km WSW of Sparta, Georgia M2.7 135 km
Jul 4, 2012 11 km NNE of Deepstep, Georgia M2.7 116 km
Apr 23, 1993 14 km E of Mount Zion, Georgia M2.7 139 km
May 3, 2011 6 km WNW of Mitchell, Georgia M2.6 123 km
Apr 6, 2017 6 km WSW of Sparta, Georgia M2.5 136 km
Mar 4, 1996 9 km SW of Soperton, Georgia M2.5 35 km
May 17, 1997 9 km SW of Soperton, Georgia M2.5 35 km
Oct 8, 2001 10 km S of New Ellenton, South Carolina M2.5 139 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

15 hurricanes (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 4. Most recent: Helene (2024, Cat 4).

Year Name Category Closest
2024 Helene Category 4 137 km
2024 Debby Category 1 276 km
2023 Idalia Category 3 152 km
2020 Isaias Category 1 268 km
2019 Dorian Category 3 272 km
2018 Michael Category 5 149 km
2016 Matthew Category 3 172 km
2016 Hermine Category 1 265 km
2004 Charley Category 1 230 km
2004 Gaston Category 1 270 km
1999 Irene Category 1 272 km
1989 Hugo Category 4 237 km
1985 Kate Category 2 136 km
1985 Bob Category 1 171 km
1984 Diana Category 1 291 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Tornado History

333 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF4. Total: 17 fatalities, 282 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Apr 5, 2022 EF4 63 km 1
May 11, 2008 EF3 29 km 0
May 11, 2008 EF3 11 km 0
Apr 9, 1998 EF3 70 km 2
Jan 13, 1972 EF3 74 km 0
Apr 8, 1957 EF3 82 km 1
Apr 5, 2017 EF2 64 km 0
Feb 9, 2017 EF2 73 km 0
Feb 21, 2014 EF2 74 km 0
Apr 5, 2011 EF2 95 km 1
Dec 2, 2009 EF2 78 km 0
Oct 27, 2009 EF2 62 km 0
May 11, 2008 EF2 58 km 0
May 11, 2008 EF2 84 km 2
May 11, 2008 EF2 9 km 0
Mar 15, 2008 EF2 97 km 0
Dec 15, 2007 EF2 35 km 0
Apr 15, 2007 EF2 81 km 0
Apr 15, 2007 EF2 43 km 0
Apr 14, 2007 EF2 65 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: SESSOM COMMUNITY FIRE (20,916 ac, 2011).

Year Name Acres Distance
2011 SESSOM COMMUNITY FIRE 20,916 90 km
2008 UNNAMED 12,186 66 km
2007 UNNAMED 10,963 74 km
2008 UNNAMED 10,163 76 km
2008 UNNAMED 4,291 54 km
2008 UNNAMED 4,021 72 km
2011 ELIM CHURCH RD. FIRE 3,850 79 km
2008 UNNAMED 2,845 94 km
2008 UNNAMED 2,768 85 km
2008 UNNAMED 2,748 80 km
2008 UNNAMED 2,650 77 km
2008 UNNAMED 2,503 90 km
2008 UNNAMED 2,475 76 km
2008 UNNAMED 2,463 83 km
1985 UNNAMED 2,335 69 km
2008 UNNAMED 2,150 88 km
2008 UNNAMED 2,149 87 km
2007 DREGGERS FIRE 1,918 57 km
2008 UNNAMED 1,676 78 km
2001 UNNAMED 1,613 87 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 50°F (10°C) 4.3 in Coldest
February 52°F (11°C) 4.0 in
March 59°F (15°C) 4.5 in
April 65°F (18°C) 3.2 in
May 73°F (23°C) 3.7 in
June 79°F (26°C) 4.5 in
July 83°F (28°C) 5.1 in Warmest
August 80°F (27°C) 5.4 in Wettest
September 76°F (24°C) 3.3 in
October 67°F (19°C) 2.5 in Driest
November 58°F (14°C) 2.5 in
December 51°F (11°C) 3.7 in

Lyons has a seasonal temperature swing of 33°F / from 50°F in January to 83°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 46.4 inches, with August being the wettest month (5.4") and October the driest (2.5").

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Lyons is located in Toombs County. It is classified as Nonmetro / Urban 2.5K–20K, a smaller urban community. 17.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 48% below the national average of 33.7%. 79.9% have completed high school. 6.4% hold a graduate or professional degree (below the 13.1% national rate). Area schools have an average test score of 4.6 out of 10. In the 2024 presidential election, the county voted Republican with 75.2% of the vote, a 50.7-point margin. 79.1% of households have broadband internet access (below the 90.0% national rate). The area has 1 EV charging stations. There are 3 public libraries serving the community. 114 healthcare facilities operate in the area. 88.1% of workers drive alone to work.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 75.2%
D 24.5%

Winner: Republican by 50.7 points

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)8
Traffic Accidents52
Avg Accident Severity2.8 / 4.0
F Safety Grade (1.0/5.0)

Education

Bachelor's Degree+17.4%
48% below US avg
High School+79.9%
Graduate Degree+6.4%
School Test Score4.58
C Education Grade (2.4/5.0)

Area & Infrastructure

RUCC Code 7Nonmetro / Urban 2.5K–20K
Population Density501/sq mi
Total Area8.4 sq mi
CountyToombs County County

Services

Broadband Access79.1%
Avg Download Speed24.6 Mbps
Avg Upload Speed5.6 Mbps
Max Download Speed1,000 Mbps
EV Charging Stations1
Alt Fuel Stations1
Public Libraries3
Healthcare Facilities114
Restaurants72
Retail Stores150

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute16.2 min
Drive Alone88.1%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home2.4%
Average costs for common services in Lyons. Prices are estimated based on regional cost of living data and may vary by provider.

Healthcare

Doctor Visit (Primary Care) $241 ($144–$385)
Specialist Visit $337 ($193–$530)
Urgent Care Visit $193 ($96–$337)
Emergency Room Visit $2,119 ($770–$4,815)
Dental Cleaning $125 ($72–$193)
Dental Filling $241 ($144–$385)
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Auto Repair

Oil Change (Conventional) $43 ($24–$72)
Oil Change (Synthetic) $72 ($48–$116)
Brake Pad Replacement $289 ($144–$482)
Tire Rotation $39 ($19–$72)
New Tires (Set of 4) $578 ($385–$963)
Battery Replacement $193 ($96–$337)
View all 18 services

Home Services

Plumber (Per Hour) $96 ($58–$144)
Electrician (Per Hour) $87 ($48–$135)
HVAC Repair $385 ($144–$770)
HVAC System Install $6,741 ($3,852–$11,556)
Roof Repair $963 ($385–$1,926)
Roof Replacement $8,667 ($5,297–$14,445)
View all 25 services

Legal

Divorce (Uncontested) $1,445 ($482–$3,371)
Divorce (Contested) $14,445 ($4,815–$28,890)
DUI Defense $4,815 ($1,926–$9,630)
Bankruptcy (Chapter 7) $1,445 ($770–$2,889)
Will Preparation $482 ($193–$963)
Trust Preparation $2,408 ($963–$4,815)
View all 12 services

Personal Care

Men's Haircut $24 ($14–$43)
Women's Haircut $53 ($29–$96)
Hair Coloring (Full) $144 ($72–$241)
Manicure $24 ($14–$43)
Pedicure $39 ($24–$63)
Massage (1 Hour) $77 ($48–$125)
View all 12 services

Food & Grocery

Gallon of Milk (per gallon) $3.95 ($2.89–$5.30)
Dozen Eggs (per dozen) $3.37 ($2.41–$4.82)
Loaf of Bread $3.66 ($2.41–$5.30)
Chicken Breast (per lb) $4.33 ($2.89–$6.26)
Ground Beef (per lb) $5.30 ($3.85–$7.22)
Rice (per lb) $0.96 ($0.58–$1.73)
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Utilities

Electricity (Monthly) $135 ($77–$241)
Natural Gas (Monthly) $67 ($29–$144)
Water/Sewer (Monthly) $67 ($39–$116)
Internet (Monthly) $67 ($39–$96)
Cell Phone Plan (Monthly) $63 ($29–$96)
Cable TV (Monthly) $82 ($48–$144)
View all 8 services

Transportation

Monthly Parking (Downtown) $193 ($72–$482)
Car Insurance (Annual) $1,926 ($1,156–$3,371)
Bus Pass (Monthly) $67 ($29–$125)
Taxi/Uber (5-Mile Ride) $14 ($7.70–$24)
Car Registration (Annual) $96 ($29–$241)
Driver's License Renewal $29 ($14–$72)
View all 8 services

Education & Childcare

Daycare (Infant, Monthly) $1,156 ($578–$2,408)
Daycare (Toddler, Monthly) $963 ($482–$1,926)
After-School Care (Monthly) $385 ($193–$674)
Tutoring (Per Hour) $48 ($24–$96)
SAT/ACT Prep Course $963 ($385–$2,408)
Private School (K-12, Annual) $12,038 ($4,815–$28,890)
View all 8 services

Pets

Vet Visit (Routine Checkup) $58 ($29–$96)
Dog Vaccination (Annual) $96 ($48–$193)
Dog Grooming $58 ($29–$96)
Pet Boarding (Per Night) $39 ($19–$72)
Dog Spay/Neuter $289 ($144–$482)
Cat Spay/Neuter $193 ($96–$385)
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Childcare

Center-Based (monthly)
Infant$470
Toddler$442
Preschool$442
Family Childcare (monthly)
Infant$446
Toddler$420
Preschool$420
Source: DOL Women's Bureau (2022)

Top Industries in Toombs County

Largest private-sector industries by employment (BLS QCEW 2024 data, county level).

Industry Jobs Establishments Avg Annual Pay Location Quotient
Manufacturing 1,703 35 $51,142 1.69
Retail Trade 1,608 142 $32,828 1.31
Accommodation & Food Services 1,147 80 $19,222 1.03
Administrative & Waste Services 824 36 $36,733 1.14
Agriculture & Forestry 583 33 $33,576 5.87
Construction 559 42 $81,722 0.87
Wholesale Trade 514 34 $52,019 1.06
Finance & Insurance 316 41 $56,211 0.63
Transportation & Warehousing 271 26 $72,447 0.52
Other Services 257 36 $42,134 0.70
Utilities 145 6 $88,672 3.11
Real Estate 44 16 $40,936 0.23
Information & Technology 36 6 $35,035 0.16
Arts & Entertainment 36 6 $12,520 0.17
Unclassified 18 33 $51,974 1.05

Schools in Lyons

5 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Toombs County High School High 853 56 15.2:1
Toombs County Middle School Middle 670 48 14.0:1
Lyons Primary School Elementary 557 41 13.6:1
Toombs Central Elementary School Elementary 502 35 14.3:1
Lyons Upper Elementary Elementary 437 37 11.8:1
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Radio Stations near Lyons

0 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality

National Parks Near Lyons

9 national parks and monuments found near Lyons.

ParkTypeFee
Balls Ferry State Park State Park Free
Fort Frederica National Monument National Monument Free
General Coffee State Park State Park Free
George L. Smith State Park State Park Free
Gordonia Alatamaha State Park State Park Free
Gordonia-Alatamaha State Park State Park Free
Lincol State Park State Park Free
Little Ocmulgee State Park State Park Free
Magnolia Springs State Park State Park Free

Museums in Lyons

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
ALTAMA MUSEUM OF ART & HISTORYART MUSEUM611 JACKSON ST
ALTAMAHA HERITAGE CENTERHISTORY MUSEUM9123261941

Libraries in Lyons

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
OHOOPEE REGIONAL LIBRARY SYSTEM610 JACKSON STREET0.084,026

Hotels in Lyons

1 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

AmericInn by Wyndham Vidalia

Restaurants in Lyons

3 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Elements Bistro and Grill
Hardwares Pizza
Rio Grande Mexican Restaurant

Cafes in Lyons

1 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Roxys Diner

Gyms in Lyons

1 gyms within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Lyons Gymnasium

Nursing Homes in Lyons

1 nursing homes and rehabilitation centers (CMS data).

Facility Ownership Beds Residents Overall Health Staffing Quality Phone
OXLEY PARK HEALTH AND REHABILITATION
181 OXLEY DRIVE
Non profit - Other 144 126 4/5 1/5 3/5 9125266336

Pharmacies in Lyons

1 pharmacies and drugstores.

Pharmacy Address Phone
IDEAL PHARMACY 160 SOUTH VICTORY DRIVE 912-526-8531

EV Charging Stations in Lyons

NameAddressNetworkLevel 2DC FastConnectorsAccess
THIGPEN CHEVY THIGPEN CHEVY100 Semco DrChargePoint Network1J1772public

Cell Towers in Lyons

AddressStructure TypeHeight (ft)
301 SAVANNAH ROAD (84821)GTOWER152
1.2 MI E OF SR121/SR23 2 MI NE (153425)GTOWER127
(Oak Park - Oglesby) Oak Park 2GA60111TOWER110
519 HIGHWAY 56 EAST (45173)LTOWER97
539-T South 1st St. (85138)GTOWER95
181 Wayne McDilda Rd (74669)LTOWER93
(Tarrytown site) 227 Louie Calhoun RoadLTOWER79
207 DURDEN STREETTOWER79
Route 3 Box 162, Frank Brumley Road (153928)LTOWER70
SE OF HIGHWAY 46 & COUNTY ROAD 158 (74728)LTOWER55
506 BROOKS KIRKLAND ROAD (45167)LTOWER42

Fire Stations in Lyons

NameAddressTypeActive FirefightersVolunteersPhone
East Toombs Fire-Rescue2608 Highway 292Volunteer912-526-0455

Bridges in Lyons

LocationTypeKindYear BuiltLength (ft)Daily TrafficCondition
Tee BeamConcrete19883609,000G
CulvertConcrete1928325,840G
Stringer/Multi-beamPrestressed concrete20137205,420G
Stringer/Multi-beamPrestressed concrete20147205,330G
Stringer/Multi-beamPrestressed concrete20124013,640G
Tee BeamConcrete19901203,430G
Tee BeamConcrete19904003,430G
Tee BeamConcrete19591621,089G
CulvertConcrete199226430G
Channel BeamPrestressed concrete1971260350F

Correctional Facilities in Lyons

NameAddressTypePopulationCapacityStatus
CHARLES DURST DETENTION CENTER357 NORTHWEST BROAD STREETCOUNTY96120OPEN

Airports Near Lyons

38 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Aubrey's AirparkSmall Airport
Bacon County AirportSmall Airport
Baxley Municipal AirportSmall Airport
Camp Oliver AirfieldSmall Airport
Cauley's AirstripSmall Airport
Chinaberry Ranch AirportSmall Airport
Claxton Evans County AirportSmall Airport
Daniels AirportSmall Airport
Darla's AirportSmall Airport
Douglas Municipal Gene Chambers AirportSmall Airport
Duke Strip 2Small Airport
Emanuel County AirportSmall Airport
Hacienda De Gay AirstripSmall Airport
Hazlehurst AirportSmall Airport
Heath Green Skyranch AirportSmall Airport
HIA AirportSmall Airport
Holt AirparkSmall Airport
Jesup Wayne County AirportSmall Airport
Landings East Sylvania AirportSmall Airport
Lefty's LandingSmall Airport
Liberty County AirportSmall Airport
Metter Municipal AirportSmall Airport
Midville International AirportSmall Airport
Millen AirportSmall Airport
Millhaven AirportSmall Airport
Paces South Farms AirportSmall Airport
Pegasus Ranch AirportSmall Airport
Plantation AirparkSmall Airport
Remagen AirstripSmall Airport
Sikes Farm AirportSmall Airport
Southern Agricultural Aviation AirportSmall Airport
Statesboro Bulloch County AirportTBRSmall Airport
Swinton Smith Field at Reidsville Municipal AirportSmall Airport
Telfair Wheeler AirportMQWSmall Airport
The Farm AirportSmall Airport
Treutlen County AirportSmall Airport
Vidalia Regional AirportVDISmall Airport
W H 'Bud' Barron AirportDBNSmall Airport

Police Stations in Lyons

3 police stations.

StationAddressPhone
Georgia State Patrol Post 183092 HWY 147
Police Department117 Tattnall Street
Toombs County Sheriff357 Nw Broad Street

Grocery Stores in Lyons

13 grocery stores.

StoreTypeAddress
Aman Quik StopConvenience Store305 NE Broad St
Dollar General 20833Other3261 Hwy 280
Dollar General Market 14022Super Store160 N State St
Dollar Tree 1757Other3169 E 1st St
Family Dollar 3073Other170 S Victory Dr
Fast BreakConvenience Store200 S State St
Nouria 277 West Liberty Avenue 748Convenience Store277 W Liberty Ave
Nouria 612 South State Street 752Convenience Store612 S State St
Parkers 46Convenience Store113 Oxley Dr
Stop N ShopConvenience Store161 S State St
The Pantry ShelfConvenience Store273 N State St
THRIFTWAY FOOD STORESuper Store178 S Victory Dr
Toombs County Farmers MarketSpecialty Store835 W Liberty Ave

Post Offices in Lyons

1 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Lyons Post Office

Treatment Centers in Lyons

1 treatment centers.

CenterTypePhone
Pineland BHDD - Tattnall Counseling CenterBoth912-557-6794

DOL Wage Violations in Lyons

9 employers with DOL wage violations totaling $703,629 in back wages owed to 923 employees.

9
Violations
$703,629
Back Wages Owed
923
Employees Owed
Data from the U.S. Department of Labor Wage and Hour Division (WHD) enforcement actions since FY 2005.
Employer Severity Parent Company ZIP Industry Cases Back Wages Per Employee Employees
RJM Farms SIGNIFICANT 30436 1 $361,331 $3,226 112
Emilia Alvarez Harvesting SIGNIFICANT 30436 1 $148,042 $422 351
Bartolo Hernandez 30436 1 $99,509 $1,951 51
LG Herndon Jr. Farms 30436 2 $90,866 $286 318
S & J Labor Contractors 30436 1 $1,491 $22 67
Lisa's Little Tykes Day Care 30436 1 $1,053 $132 8
Wilbert Morgan Farm 30436 1 $500 $38 13
South Georgia Equipment 30436 1 $446 $223 2
Jesus Alvarez (FLC) 30436 1 $392 $392 1

Churches & Religious Organizations in Lyons

15 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
CHURCH OF GOD OF PROPHECYVICTORY CIR
CONNECTION CHURCH VIDALIA INC105 MOORE CIR
CORNERSTONE CHURCH1368 JOHN WILKES RD
FAIRVIEW BAPTIST CHURCH662 N STATE ST
FAITH ASSEMBLY OF GODPO BOX 804
FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH LYONSPO BOX 627
HAMMOND BAPT CHURCH650 HAMMONDS CHURCH RD
HIS WORKS MINISTRY OUTREACH AND FOOD BANK120 E LIBERTY AVE
NEW BIGINNINGS CHURCH OF GODPO BOX 208
OASIS CHURCH OF GOD INCPO BOX 470
OWNED BY GOD MINISTRIES INCPO BOX 167
ROCKY CREEK BAPTIST CHURCH2298 JOHNSON CORNER RD
RONNIE SMITH MINISTRIES INC169 LEVY CAVE RD
SOPERTON PENTECOSTAL HOLINESS CHURCH444 REEDY CREEK CIR
UNITING TOGETHER CHRISTIAN FELLOWSHIP INC424 S VICTORY DR

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Frequently Asked Questions About Lyons

What is the population of Lyons?

Lyons has a population of 4,217 residents and is located in Georgia. The population density is 501 people per square mile, spread across 8.4 square miles. The median age of residents is 32.7 years, which is younger than the national median of 38.9 years. The population is 52.2% female and 47.8% male.

Is Lyons expensive to live in?

Lyons has a cost of living roughly in line with the national average, with an index of 96.3 (baseline: 100). The median household income is $54,940, 27% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $113,300 (60% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $588 per month, below the national average of $1,163. The home price-to-income ratio is 2.1x, indicating housing is reasonably affordable relative to local income levels.

Is Lyons safe?

Public safety is a concern in Lyons, with a violent crime rate of 774 per 100,000 / significantly above the national average of 380. However, crime tends to concentrate in certain areas, and many neighborhoods remain relatively safe. Property crime occurs at a rate of 6,807 per 100,000 (above the national average). Overall, Lyons receives a safety grade of F based on combined crime data.

What is the weather like in Lyons?

Lyons enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 67°F (19°C). Winter temperatures average 50°F in January, while summers reach an average of 83°F in July. The area receives 308 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 47.2 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median Air Quality Index (AQI) of 44.

How is the job market in Lyons?

The job market in Lyons is very strong, with unemployment at just 1.4% / well below the national rate of 3.6%. The average weekly wage is $885. There are 773 business establishments in the area, including 72 restaurants and food service locations. The average commute time is 16 minutes, and 2.4% of workers work from home.

How much does housing cost in Lyons?

The median home value in Lyons is $113,300. Zillow estimates the typical home value at $159,992. For renters, the median monthly rent is $588. Fair market rent is $1,023 for a 1-bedroom and $1,203 for a 2-bedroom apartment. The homeownership rate is 57.9%. The average annual property tax is $3,163.

How are the schools in Lyons?

Schools in Lyons have an average test score of 4.6 out of 10, below typical national benchmarks. Families may want to research individual school ratings. 17.4% of adults in Lyons hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national average of 33.7%. 79.9% have completed high school. 6.4% hold a graduate or professional degree.

How healthy is Lyons?

The obesity rate in Lyons is 42.5% (above the national rate of 32.1%). 19.1% of adults are smokers. 34.7% are physically inactive. 21.2% of residents report depression. 19.4% lack health insurance (above the national rate). 46.8% of residents have access to exercise opportunities. The primary care physician ratio is 1:1,281.

What is transportation like in Lyons?

The average commute in Lyons is 16 minutes, shorter than the national average of 28 minutes. 88.1% of workers drive alone to work, and 2.4% work from home.

What are the demographics of Lyons?

The racial and ethnic makeup of Lyons is 51% White, 40.9% Black or African American, 2.5% Hispanic or Latino. 88.3% of residents speak only English at home, while 11.7% speak Spanish. 0.5% of the population are military veterans. 24.3% of residents have a disability. 78.5% have health insurance coverage.

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