At a Glance
Median Income
$57,917
$32,033 per capita
Home Value
$76,300
Zillow: $146,268
Median Rent
$824/mo
19.0% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
4.9%
90.6% high school+
Unemployment
9.1%
9.6% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
38.8%
18.4% 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
3.1 / 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 $57,917 , which is 23% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $32,033. The unemployment rate stands at 9.1% (153% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 9.6% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 978 business establishments, including 63 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Lyons is $76,300 , 73% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $146,268. Median rent is $824/month, with 19.0% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 93.3 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1972.
Education
4.9% of adults in Lyons hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(85% below the national average).
90.6% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.1/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Lyons has an average annual temperature of 56°F (13°C).
Winters average 31°F in January while summers reach 77°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 49.6 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population862
Median Age42.3 yrs
Density1,064/mi²
Male / Female50% / 50%
Foreign Born6.7%
Veterans9.9%
Economy
C+
Median Income$57,917
Per Capita$32,033
Unemployment9.1%
Poverty9.6%
County GDP$2,274M
Avg Weekly Wage$955
Housing
A+
Home Value$76,300
Rent$824
Ownership76.9%
Zillow$146,268
Housing Units332
Rent Burden19.0%
Health
Obesity38.8%
Diabetes10.9%
Smoking18.4%
Heart Disease6.1%
Premature Death7,724/100K
Climate
Avg Temp56°F
Rain49.6 in/yr
Elevation517 ft
Education
F
Bachelor's+4.9%
High School+90.6%
Graduate+0.3%
School Score6.1/10
Community
2024 VoteR 81% / D 17%
Commute24 min
Broadband84.6%
Internet Speed114 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries2
Did You Know?
The median home in Lyons was built in 1972.
The nearest airport is Lawrenceville-Vincennes International (32 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.416 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
27.7% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 114 Mbps.
The county recorded 6 fatal vehicle crashes.