Lyons, SD

South Dakota · Metropolitan Area

Lyons is a small town in South Dakota with a population of 94. Residents earn $134,688 per year, which is 79% above the national average.

5.0 /5.0
A+ Excellent
94 Population 188/sq mi density
$134,688 Median Income $52,466 per capita
N/A Home Value
N/A Median Rent
47°F Avg Temperature
A+
Overall
5.0 / 5.0
Excellent overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
5.0 / 5.0
$134,688 median income, 0.0% unemployment
A+
Education
5.0 / 5.0
52.3% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $134,688
79% higher than US avg
Bachelor's+ 52.3%
55% higher than US avg
Obesity Rate 30.8%
4% lower than US avg
Unemployment 0.0%
100% lower than US avg
Poverty Rate 0.0%
100% lower than US avg

How Lyons Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)

People

Population94
Median Age41.2 yrs
Density188/mi²
Male / Female51% / 49%
Largest GroupWhite 100%
Veterans62.0%

Economy

A+
Median Income$134,688
Per Capita$52,466
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$22,447M

Housing

Home ValueN/A
RentN/A
OwnershipN/A

Crime

ViolentN/A
PropertyN/A

Health

Obesity30.8%
UninsuredN/A
Depression19.7%
Heart Disease3.2%

Climate

Avg Temp47°F
AQI35 (Good)
Rain28.3 in/yr
Elevation1,567 ft

Education

A+
Bachelor's+52.3%
High School+100.0%
School Score5.45

Community

2024 VoteR 55% / D 42%
CommuteN/A
Broadband30.0%
Libraries15

Is Lyons a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Lyons receives an overall livability score of 5.0 out of 5.0, earning a grade of A+. Key strengths include above-average household incomes, low unemployment, a highly educated population, a low poverty rate. Lyons stands out as an excellent place to live, with strong marks across most quality-of-life indicators.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Lyons is $134,688, which is significantly higher than the national average — 79% above $75,149. This places Lyons among higher-income communities. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 0.0%. Only 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%.

Education

Lyons is a highly educated community — 52.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national average of 33.7%. 100.0% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.4/10.

Climate & Weather

Lyons experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 47°F. Winters average 16°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 28.3 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 35.

Lyons has a population of 94 with a density of 188 people per square mile. The median age is 41.2 years, 6% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (100%).

Population

94
Total Population
188
People / sq mi
41.2yrs
Median Age
6% above US avg
0.5mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 51.1%
Female 48.9%

Race & Ethnicity

Lyons vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only100.0%
27% above US avg
Spanish0.0%
100% below US avg

Social Characteristics

Lyons vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Lyons is $134,688, which is 79% above the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 0.0% (below the 3.6% US average). 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line.

Income: Lyons vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$134,688
79% above US avg
Per Capita Income$52,466
Avg Weekly Wage$1,252
IRS Avg AGI$93,803

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment0.0%
100% below US avg
Poverty Rate0.0%
100% below US avg
Establishments (County)9,989
County GDP$22,447M

Business (County)

Restaurants558
Healthcare581
Retail804
Manufacturing192

Tax & Cost of Living

Property Tax (IRS)$6,828
95% above US avg

Commute & Transportation

Work from Home0.0%

Walkability

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

HUD Fair Market Rent

Studio$691
1 Bedroom$784
2 Bedrooms$990
3 Bedrooms$1,295
4 Bedrooms$1,540

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied100.0%

Property Tax

Avg Tax (IRS)$6,828
95% above US avg
In Lyons, 30.8% of adults are obese (below the 32.1% national rate). 19.7% report depression. 17.3% are physically inactive.

Health Metrics: Lyons vs U.S. Average (%)

Chronic Conditions

Obesity30.8%
4% below US avg
Diabetes7.2%
Heart Disease3.2%
High Blood Pressure22.6%
Asthma8.3%
COPD3.8%
Stroke1.8%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Binge Drinking18.2%
Physical Inactivity17.3%
Depression19.7%
Mental Distress13.6%
Physical Distress8.4%

Healthcare Access

Insurance Rate100.0%
Checkup Rate62.8%
Premature Death7,472/100K

Food & Exercise

Food Environment8.9/10
Exercise Access90.0%
Healthcare Facilities581

Crime Rates: Lyons vs U.S. Average (per 100,000)

Violent Crime

Property Crime

Traffic Safety

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)18

Safety Score

Lyons has an average annual temperature of 47°F (8°C). Winters average 16°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. Annual precipitation is 28.3 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 35.

Temperature

16°F Jan (-9°C) 74°F Jul (24°C)
Annual Average46.6°F
14% below US avg
January Average16°F (-9°C)
July Average74°F (24°C)

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall28.3 inches
26% below US avg

Air Quality

AQI Median35.0
RatingGood

Geography

Elevation1,567 ft (478 m)
Area0.5 sq mi (1.3 km²)
Population Density188/sq mi
Coordinates43.7249°N, 96.8662°W
County FIPS46099
It is classified as Metro — 250K–1M. 52.3% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (55% above US avg). In the 2024 election, the county voted Republican by a 12.7-point margin. 30.0% of households have broadband internet.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 55.2%
D 42.5%

Winner: Republican by 12.7 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+52.3%
55% above US avg
High School+100.0%
School Test Score5.45
A+ Education Grade (5.0/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 2Metro — 250K–1M
Population Density188/sq mi
Total Area0.5 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Broadband Access30.0%
Public Libraries15
Healthcare Facilities581
Restaurants558
Retail Stores804

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)18

Commute & Transportation

Work from Home0.0%

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