Lyon County, IA

Living in Lyon County

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Bikeability 21
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Walkability 48
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Commute 90
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Public Transit 18
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Affordability 78
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Public Safety 93
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Airports 21
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Hospitals 85
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Colleges 33
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Schools 94
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Residents

12k Population +212 (2010–19)
38  y Median Age -1 (2010–19)
21% College-Educated +5% (2010–19)
74% Family Households +1% (2010–19)

Age

Under 14 years24%
15 to 34 years22%
35 to 54 years23%
55 to 74 years22%
75 years and over9%

Diversity

Asian<1%
Black<1%
Caucasian95%
Hispanic or Latino3%
Multiracial1%
Native American<1%
Native Hawaiian<1%
Other<1%

Education

Less than high school9%
High school graduate37%
Some College33%
Bachelor's degree15%
Graduate degree5%

Households

Family household74%
Householder living alone23%
Householder not living alone3%

Economy

$65k Median Household Income +$15k (2010–19)
94% Above Poverty
20  mi Average Commute
92% Lived Here Last Year -1% (2010–19)

Household Income

Less than $25K13%
$25K to $49K21%
$50K to $74K24%
$75K to $99K19%
$100K to $124K11%
$125K to $149K5%
$150K to $199K4%
$200K or more2%

Employers

Government8%
Private sector66%
Self-employed12%

Occupations

Construction and maintenance12%
Factory and transportation15%
Mgt, science, and arts38%
Sales and office20%
Service15%

Commute

Bicycle<1%
Car, truck, or van88%
Public transportation<1%
Walked4%
Worked at home8%

Housing

$147k Median Home Value +$49k (2010–19)
14% Built 2000 or Later
$534 Median Monthly Rent +$165 (2010–19)
77% Owner-Occupied +3% (2010–19)

Units in Structure

1 unit, attached<1%
1 unit, detached91%
Multiple units1%
Mobile home3%

Year Structure Built

Built 2014 or later4%
Built 2010 to 20132%
Built 2000 to 20098%
Built 1990 to 19999%
Built 1980 to 19896%
Built 1970 to 197913%
Built 1960 to 196911%
Built 1950 to 195911%
Built 1940 to 19499%
Built 1939 or earlier27%

Home Value

Less than $50K9%
$50K to $99K22%
$100K to $149K19%
$150K to $199K15%
$200K to $249K9%
$250K to $299K8%
$300K to $399K8%
$400K to $499K4%
$500K to $749K3%
$750K to $999K1%
$2M or more<1%

House Heating Type

Electricity24%
Fuel oil, kerosene1%
LP gas25%
Solar energy<1%
Utility gas45%
Wood1%

Crime

Violent Crime in Lyon County

United States45
Iowa35

Property Crime in Lyon County

United States48
Iowa43

Politics

Voting Patterns

Liberal (21%)(76%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Elections

Hillary Clinton14%
Donald Trump81%

Climate

Monthly Weather Averages

Temp (°F) Rain (in) Snow (in)
Jan 16 1 6
Feb 21 1 5
Mar 33 2 7
Apr 47 3 3
May 59 4 0
Jun 69 5 0
Jul 73 4 0
Aug 70 4 0
Sep 62 3 0
Oct 49 2 1
Nov 33 1 5
Dec 19 1 9

Natural Hazards

The Risk of Natural Hazards in Lyon County

Excessive Heat4
Inland Flooding42
Tornado21
Blizzard9
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Location Map

Public Schools

Public Schools near Lyon County, IA

Private Schools

Private Schools near Lyon County, IA

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Hills Christian School
12 miles, NW
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Colleges

Colleges near Lyon County, IA

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Dordt University
21 miles, S
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Northwestern College
28 miles, S
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Augustana University
28 miles, W
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Hospitals

Hospitals near Lyon County, IA

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Airports

Airports near Lyon County, IA

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Joe Foss Field
30 miles, NW
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Eppley Airfield
145 miles, S
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Lincoln Airport
177 miles, S