At a Glance
Median Income
$38,333
$31,445 per capita
Home Value
$101,100
Zillow: $143,273
Median Rent
$705/mo
29.5% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
21.5%
90.8% high school+
Unemployment
3.8%
11.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
42.3%
18.2% 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 $38,333 , which is 49% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $31,445. The unemployment rate stands at 3.8% (6% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 11.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 243 business establishments, including 11 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Lyons is $101,100 , 64% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $143,273. Median rent is $705/month, with 29.5% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 90.1 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1953.
Education
21.5% of adults in Lyons hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(36% below the national average).
90.8% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.8/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Lyons has an average annual temperature of 49°F (9°C).
Winters average 21°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 31.3 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population751
Median Age56.4 yrs
Density1,104/mi²
Male / Female43% / 58%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans8.6%
Economy
B
Median Income$38,333
Per Capita$31,445
Unemployment3.8%
Poverty11.0%
County GDP$438M
Avg Weekly Wage$851
Housing
A+
Home Value$101,100
Rent$705
Ownership77.4%
Zillow$143,273
Housing Units444
Rent Burden29.5%
Health
Obesity42.3%
Diabetes10.5%
Smoking18.2%
Heart Disease6.0%
Premature Death12,044/100K
Climate
Avg Temp49°F
Rain31.3 in/yr
Elevation1,293 ft
Education
C+
Bachelor's+21.5%
High School+90.8%
Graduate+3.4%
School Score5.8/10
Community
2024 VoteR 72% / D 27%
Commute26 min
Broadband76.7%
Internet Speed45 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries3
Did You Know?
The median home in Lyons was built in 1953.
The nearest airport is Sioux Gateway/Brig General Bud Day Field (32 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.462 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
23.6% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 2 fatal vehicle crashes.