At a Glance
Median Income
$54,940
$25,654 per capita
Home Value
$113,300
Zillow: $168,677
Median Rent
$588/mo
26.5% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
17.4%
79.9% high school+
Unemployment
2.3%
18.8% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
42.5%
19.1% smoking rate
How Lyons Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Lyons's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Lyons a Good Place to Live?
B+
3.6 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Lyons residents earn a median household income of $54,940 , which is 27% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $25,654. The unemployment rate stands at 2.3% (36% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 18.8% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 773 business establishments, including 72 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Lyons is $113,300 , 60% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $168,677. Median rent is $588/month, with 26.5% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 96.3 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1973.
Education
17.4% of adults in Lyons hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(48% below the national average).
79.9% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.6/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Lyons has an average annual temperature of 67°F (19°C).
Winters average 50°F in January while summers reach 83°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 47.5 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population4,217
Median Age32.7 yrs
Density501/mi²
Male / Female48% / 52%
Foreign Born2.8%
Veterans0.5%
Economy
B
Median Income$54,940
Per Capita$25,654
Unemployment2.3%
Poverty18.8%
County GDP$1,517M
Avg Weekly Wage$885
Housing
A+
Home Value$113,300
Rent$588
Ownership57.9%
Zillow$168,677
Housing Units2,339
Rent Burden26.5%
Health
Obesity42.5%
Diabetes14.6%
Smoking19.1%
Heart Disease6.6%
Premature Death13,738/100K
Climate
Avg Temp67°F
Rain47.5 in/yr
Elevation240 ft
Education
C
Bachelor's+17.4%
High School+79.9%
Graduate+6.4%
School Score4.6/10
Community
2024 VoteR 75% / D 25%
Commute16 min
Broadband79.1%
Internet Speed25 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries3
Did You Know?
The median home in Lyons was built in 1973.
The nearest airport is Vidalia Regional (3 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.505 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
16.5% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 8 fatal vehicle crashes.