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Lyons, NE

Full City Profile · Nebraska · Burt County County

3.1 /5.0
B Good
751 Population 1,104/sq mi density
$38,333 Median Income $31,445 per capita
$101,100 Home Value $129,166 Zillow
$705 Median Rent 29.5% income on rent
50°F Avg Temperature 275 sunny days/yr
220 Violent Crime/100K 2,382 property/100K
B
Overall
3.1 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.5 / 5.0
$38,333 median income, 1.9% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$101,100 home value, $705/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
220 violent crimes/100K
C+
Education
2.7 / 5.0
21.5% bachelor's degree or higher
Lyons experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C). Winters average 22°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. The area gets 275 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 31.5 inches. The area receives 24.7 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 32.

Temperature

22°F Jan (-6°C) 76°F Jul (24°C)
Annual Average50.0°F
7% below US avg
January Average22°F (-6°C)
July Average76°F (24°C)
Sunny Days275 days/yr

Geography

Elevation1,293 ft (394 m)
Area0.7 sq mi (1.8 km²)
Population Density1,104/sq mi
Coordinates41.9359°N, 96.4723°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountyBurt County County
Nearest AirportSioux Gateway/Brig General Bud Day Field (SUX)
32 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 31.5"
17% below US avg
Snowfall 24.7"
Wettest Month (May) 4.25"
Driest Month (Jan) 0.63"

Air Quality

AQI Median32.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskVery Low
Risk Score20.7 / 100
Social Vulnerability20.5 / 100
Community Resilience56.5 / 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)

Earthquake History

5 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M3.6. Most recent: M2.7 on Feb 5, 2025.

Feb 6, 1996 1 km N of Wausa, Nebraska M3.6 109 km
Aug 9, 1997 9 km NW of Clarkson, Nebraska M3.4 61 km
Feb 5, 2025 8 km SSE of Tilden, Nebraska M2.7 110 km
Jun 30, 2021 4 km E of Rembrandt, Iowa M2.7 150 km
Mar 6, 2024 6 km SSE of Santee, Nebraska M2.5 145 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tornado History

605 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF4. Total: 18 fatalities, 546 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Apr 26, 2024 EF4 83 km 0
Jun 16, 2014 EF4 55 km 1
Jun 16, 2014 EF4 71 km 0
Jun 16, 2014 EF4 39 km 0
Jun 16, 2014 EF4 47 km 1
Oct 4, 2013 EF4 54 km 0
Oct 4, 2013 EF4 53 km 0
Jun 23, 2003 EF4 94 km 1
Jul 28, 1986 EF4 92 km 0
Jul 7, 1977 EF4 30 km 0
Jun 26, 1976 EF4 90 km 0
May 6, 1975 EF4 95 km 0
May 6, 1975 EF4 92 km 3
Aug 13, 1952 EF4 80 km 0
Jul 15, 1950 EF4 18 km 0
Apr 26, 2024 EF3 89 km 0
Apr 26, 2024 EF3 99 km 1
Jun 17, 2014 EF3 93 km 0
Apr 9, 2011 EF3 58 km 0
Jun 11, 2008 EF3 33 km 4
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Wildfire History

1 wildfire (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: UNNAMED (629 ac, 2010).

Year Name Acres Distance
2010 UNNAMED 629 78 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 22°F (-6°C) 0.6 in Coldest, Driest
February 26°F (-4°C) 0.8 in
March 37°F (3°C) 2.2 in
April 50°F (10°C) 2.9 in
May 61°F (16°C) 4.3 in Wettest
June 71°F (22°C) 4.2 in
July 76°F (24°C) 3.3 in Warmest
August 72°F (22°C) 3.2 in
September 64°F (18°C) 3.2 in
October 52°F (11°C) 2.2 in
November 36°F (2°C) 1.3 in
December 24°F (-5°C) 0.9 in

Lyons has a seasonal temperature swing of 54°F / from 22°F in January to 76°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 29.0 inches, with May being the wettest month (4.3") and January the driest (0.6").

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