Lyons, NE
Full City Profile · Nebraska · Burt County County
3.6
/5.0
B+
Good
751
Population
1,104/sq mi density
$38,333
Median Income
$31,445 per capita
$101,100
Home Value
$143,273 Zillow
$705
Median Rent
29.5% income on rent
49°F
Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.6 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.2 / 5.0
$38,333 median income, 3.8% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$101,100 home value, $705/mo rent
C+
Education
2.7 / 5.0
21.5% bachelor's degree or higher
Lyons experiences four distinct seasons with 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. The area receives 27.8 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
21°F Jan (-6°C)
75°F Jul (24°C)
| Annual Average | 48.8°F |
| 10% below US avg | |
| January Average | 21°F (-6°C) |
| July Average | 75°F (24°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,293 ft (394 m) |
| Area | 0.7 sq mi (1.8 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,104/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 41.9359°N, 96.4723°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County | Burt County County |
| Nearest Airport | Sioux Gateway/Brig General Bud Day Field (SUX) 32 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Very Low |
| Risk Score | 20.7 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 20.5 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 56.5 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Low |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Relatively Low |
| Flood | Very Low |
| Hail | Relatively Moderate |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Low |
| Heat Wave | Very Low |
| Winter Weather | Very Low |
| Lightning | Very Low |
| Ice Storm | Relatively Low |
| Drought | Relatively Moderate |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Low |
| Landslide | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 21°F (-6°C) | 0.7 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 25°F (-4°C) | 0.9 in | |
| March | 37°F (3°C) | 1.5 in | |
| April | 49°F (9°C) | 3.5 in | |
| May | 60°F (16°C) | 4.4 in | |
| June | 71°F (22°C) | 4.8 in | Wettest |
| July | 75°F (24°C) | 3.2 in | Warmest |
| August | 72°F (22°C) | 4.1 in | |
| September | 64°F (18°C) | 3.6 in | |
| October | 51°F (11°C) | 2.3 in | |
| November | 37°F (3°C) | 1.4 in | |
| December | 25°F (-4°C) | 1.0 in |
Lyons has a seasonal temperature swing of 54°F / from 21°F in January to 75°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 31.3 inches, with June being the wettest month (4.8") and January the driest (0.7").