Lyon County, KS
Living in Lyon County
Bikeability
29
Walkability
42
Commute
96
Public Transit
21
Affordability
93
Public Safety
80
Airports
24
Hospitals
70
Colleges
36
1←Poor
Great→100
Schools
37
1←Poor
Great→100
Residents
33k
Population
-1.7k (2010–19)
33 y
Median Age
+1 (2010–19)
27%
College-Educated
+4% (2010–19)
59%
Family Households
-1% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years19%
15 to 34 years33%
35 to 54 years21%
55 to 74 years20%
75 years and over7%
Diversity
Asian2%
Black2%
Caucasian71%
Hispanic or Latino21%
Multiracial3%
Native American1%
Education
Less than high school12%
High school graduate29%
Some College31%
Bachelor's degree17%
Graduate degree11%
Households
Family household59%
Householder living alone29%
Householder not living alone12%
Economy
$46k
Median Household Income
+$9.4k (2010–19)
82%
Above Poverty
+4% (2010–19)
18 mi
Average Commute
76%
Lived Here Last Year
+2% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K25%
$25K to $49K28%
$50K to $74K19%
$75K to $99K13%
$100K to $124K6%
$125K to $149K3%
$150K to $199K3%
$200K or more3%
Employers
Government8%
Private sector66%
Self-employed5%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance10%
Factory and transportation21%
Mgt, science, and arts33%
Military<1%
Sales and office17%
Service18%
Commute
Bicycle<1%
Car, truck, or van91%
Motorcycle<1%
Public transportation1%
Taxicab<1%
Walked3%
Worked at home4%
Housing
$107k
Median Home Value
+$16k (2010–19)
9%
Built 2000 or Later
$519
Median Monthly Rent
+$108 (2010–19)
53%
Owner-Occupied
-1% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, attached1%
1 unit, detached68%
Multiple units3%
Mobile home8%
Year Structure Built
Built 2014 or later1%
Built 2010 to 20132%
Built 2000 to 20096%
Built 1990 to 19999%
Built 1980 to 198912%
Built 1970 to 197921%
Built 1960 to 196910%
Built 1950 to 19597%
Built 1940 to 19495%
Built 1939 or earlier28%
Home Value
Less than $50K16%
$50K to $99K31%
$100K to $149K21%
$150K to $199K12%
$200K to $249K8%
$250K to $299K4%
$300K to $399K5%
$400K to $499K1%
$500K to $749K2%
$1M to $1.49M<1%
House Heating Type
Electricity30%
Fuel oil, kerosene<1%
LP gas12%
Solar energy<1%
Utility gas55%
Wood3%
Crime
Violent Crime in Lyon County
United States45
Kansas56
Property Crime in Lyon County
United States48
Kansas58
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (41%)(54%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton38%
Donald Trump53%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 30 | 1 | 4 |
| Feb | 34 | 1 | 3 |
| Mar | 44 | 3 | 1 |
| Apr | 54 | 3 | 0 |
| May | 65 | 5 | 0 |
| Jun | 73 | 5 | 0 |
| Jul | 79 | 5 | 0 |
| Aug | 78 | 4 | 0 |
| Sep | 69 | 4 | 0 |
| Oct | 57 | 3 | 0 |
| Nov | 44 | 2 | 1 |
| Dec | 32 | 1 | 4 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in Lyon County
Excessive Heat8
Inland Flooding54
Tornado23
Blizzard2
1←Less frequentMore frequent→100
Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Lyon County, KS
Private Schools
Private Schools near Lyon County, KS
Emporia Christian School
4 miles, SW
Sacred Heart School
4 miles, S
St John Lutheran School
39 miles, N
Christ the King School
45 miles, NE
Colleges
Colleges near Lyon County, KS
Emporia State University
3 miles, S
Washburn University
47 miles, NE
Ottawa University-Online
50 miles, E
Ottawa University-Ottawa
50 miles, E
Hospitals
Hospitals near Lyon County, KS
Newman Regional Health
3 miles, SW
Morris County Hospital
23 miles, NW
Coffey County Hospital
29 miles, SE
Greenwood County Hospital
43 miles, S
Airports
Airports near Lyon County, KS
Manhattan Regional Airport
55 miles, NW
Salina Regional Airport
84 miles, W
Wichita Dwight D Eisenhower National Airport
89 miles, SW
Kansas City International Airport
97 miles, NE