Ohio · Metropolitan Area
Lyons is a small town in Ohio with a population of 769. Residents earn $46,397 per year, which is 38% below the national average.
Based on current data, Lyons receives an overall livability score of 3.3 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B. Key strengths include low unemployment, affordable housing, high health insurance coverage. Areas to be aware of include an elevated poverty rate, below-average incomes. Lyons offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
The median household income in Lyons is $46,397, 38% below the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 0.7%. The poverty rate of 46.6% exceeds the national average of 12.4%, indicating economic hardship for a significant portion of the population. Workers commute an average of 24 minutes.
The median home value in Lyons is $136,500, 52% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $821 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. At just 2.9x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.
13.4% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 95.6% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.9/10.
Lyons experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 48°F. Winters average 24°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 38.1 inches, including 32.0 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.
| English Only | 99.1% |
| 26% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 0.9% |
| 93% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $46,397 |
| 38% below US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $27,189 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $1,099 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $67,891 |
| Unemployment | 0.7% |
| 81% below US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 46.6% |
| 276% above US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 1,138 |
| County GDP | $2,612M |
| Restaurants | 79 |
| Healthcare | 91 |
| Retail | 142 |
| Manufacturing | 90 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $4,385 |
| 25% above US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 3.21% |
| Commute Time | 24.1 min |
| Drive Alone | 66.7% |
| Public Transit | 0.0% |
| Work from Home | 3.6% |
| Census Median | $136,500 |
| 52% below US avg | |
| Zillow ZHVI | $196,661 |
| Census Median Rent | $821 |
| 29% below US avg | |
| Rent Burden | 21.9% |
| Studio | $816 |
| 1 Bedroom | $873 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,092 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,388 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,550 |
| Owner-Occupied | 57.3% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $4,385 |
| 25% above US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 3.21% |
| Obesity | 36.5% |
| 14% above US avg | |
| Diabetes | 10.2% |
| Heart Disease | 5.4% |
| High Blood Pressure | 31.7% |
| Asthma | 10.8% |
| COPD | 6.4% |
| Stroke | 2.7% |
| Binge Drinking | 18.7% |
| Physical Inactivity | 24.5% |
| Depression | 26.7% |
| Mental Distress | 18.9% |
| Physical Distress | 12.4% |
| Insurance Rate | 96.3% |
| Checkup Rate | 77.1% |
| Premature Death | 8,021/100K |
| Food Environment | 8.1/10 |
| Exercise Access | 50.9% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 91 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 7 |
| Annual Average | 48.4°F |
| 10% below US avg | |
| January Average | 24°F (-5°C) |
| July Average | 72°F (22°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 38.1 inches |
| 0% below US avg | |
| Snowfall | 32.0 inches/yr |
| AQI Median | 43.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 769 ft (234 m) |
| Area | 0.7 sq mi (1.8 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,083/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 41.7005°N, 84.0719°W |
| County FIPS | 39051 |
Winner: Republican by 42.4 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 13.4% |
| 60% below US avg | |
| High School+ | 95.6% |
| School Test Score | 5.90 |
| RUCC Code 2 | Metro — 250K–1M |
| Population Density | 1,083/sq mi |
| Total Area | 0.7 sq mi |
| Broadband Access | 88.9% |
| Public Libraries | 6 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 91 |
| Restaurants | 79 |
| Retail Stores | 142 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 7 |
| Avg Commute | 24.1 min |
| Drive Alone | 66.7% |
| Public Transit | 0.0% |
| Work from Home | 3.6% |