At a Glance
Median Income
$134,688
$52,466 per capita
Violent Crime
442/100K
2,951/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
52.3%
100.0% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
0.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
30.8%
11.6% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
47°F
291 sunny days/yr
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+
3.7 / 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 $134,688 , which is 79% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $52,466. The unemployment rate stands at 0.0% (100% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 9,989 business establishments, including 558 restaurants.
Safety & Crime
Lyons reports 442 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 16% above the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 2,951/100K.
Education
52.3% of adults in Lyons hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(55% above the national average).
100.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.0/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Lyons has an average annual temperature of 47°F (8°C).
Winters average 16°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. The area gets 291 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 28.3 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 35.
Data Overview
People
Population94
Median Age41.2 yrs
Density188/mi²
Male / Female51% / 49%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans65.0%
Economy
A+
Median Income$134,688
Per Capita$52,466
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$22,447M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,252
Housing
Home Value
Rent
Ownership100.0%
Zillow$314,393
Housing Units30
Rent Burden25.6%
Crime
F
Violent442/100K
Property2,951/100K
Health
Obesity30.8%
Diabetes7.2%
Smoking11.6%
Heart Disease3.2%
Premature Death7,472/100K
Climate
Avg Temp47°F
Sunny Days291/yr
Rain28.3 in/yr
AQI35 (Good)
Elevation1,567 ft
Education
A+
Bachelor's+52.3%
High School+100.0%
Graduate+33.9%
School Score6.0/10
Community
2024 VoteR 55% / D 42%
Broadband32.0%
Internet Speed145 Mbps
EV Stations34
Libraries15
Did You Know?
The median home in Lyons was built in 1996.
The nearest airport is Joe Foss Field (12 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.429 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
0.0% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 145 Mbps.
There are 558 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 18 fatal vehicle crashes.
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