Lyon County, IA
Living in Lyon County
Bikeability
21
Walkability
48
Commute
90
Public Transit
18
Affordability
78
Public Safety
93
Airports
21
Hospitals
85
Colleges
33
1←Poor
Great→100
Schools
94
1←Poor
Great→100
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
1←Less frequentMore frequent→100
Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Lyon County, IA
Private Schools
Private Schools near Lyon County, IA
Northwest Iowa Protestant Reformed School
7 miles, S
Doon Christian School
8 miles, S
Hills Christian School
12 miles, NW
Inwood Christian School
12 miles, SW
Colleges
Colleges near Lyon County, IA
Dordt University
21 miles, S
Northwestern College
28 miles, S
Augustana University
28 miles, W
University of Sioux Falls
29 miles, W
Hospitals
Hospitals near Lyon County, IA
Avera Merrill Pioneer Hospital
3 miles, NE
Hegg Memorial Health Center
13 miles, S
Sanford Canton-Inwood Medical Center-Cah
18 miles, W
Sanford Luverne Medical Center
20 miles, N
Airports
Airports near Lyon County, IA
Joe Foss Field
30 miles, NW
Sioux Gateway Airport-Brig Gen Bud Day Field
68 miles, S
Eppley Airfield
145 miles, S
Lincoln Airport
177 miles, S