Lyon County, KY
Living in Lyon County
Bikeability
5
Walkability
22
Commute
70
Public Transit
6
Affordability
96
Public Safety
99
Airports
17
Hospitals
39
Colleges
14
1←Poor
Great→100
Schools
51
1←Poor
Great→100
Residents
8.3k
Population
-96 (2010–19)
51 y
Median Age
+5 (2010–19)
17%
College-Educated
+6% (2010–19)
61%
Family Households
-10% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years11%
15 to 34 years20%
35 to 54 years25%
55 to 74 years33%
75 years and over10%
Diversity
Asian<1%
Black6%
Caucasian90%
Hispanic or Latino2%
Multiracial1%
Native American1%
Native Hawaiian<1%
Education
Less than high school12%
High school graduate41%
Some College30%
Bachelor's degree8%
Graduate degree8%
Households
Family household61%
Householder living alone34%
Householder not living alone6%
Economy
$53k
Median Household Income
+$10k (2010–19)
87%
Above Poverty
+1% (2010–19)
24 mi
Average Commute
87%
Lived Here Last Year
+3% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K26%
$25K to $49K24%
$50K to $74K24%
$75K to $99K9%
$100K to $124K6%
$125K to $149K4%
$150K to $199K6%
$200K or more2%
Employers
Government4%
Private sector67%
Self-employed6%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance13%
Factory and transportation19%
Mgt, science, and arts25%
Sales and office21%
Service22%
Commute
Car, truck, or van96%
Walked2%
Worked at home2%
Housing
$142k
Median Home Value
+$57k (2010–19)
19%
Built 2000 or Later
$432
Median Monthly Rent
+$58 (2010–19)
54%
Owner-Occupied
-2% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, attached1%
1 unit, detached72%
Multiple units3%
Mobile home16%
Boat, RV, etc<1%
Year Structure Built
Built 2014 or later1%
Built 2010 to 20132%
Built 2000 to 200916%
Built 1990 to 199927%
Built 1980 to 198915%
Built 1970 to 197915%
Built 1960 to 196912%
Built 1950 to 19596%
Built 1940 to 19492%
Built 1939 or earlier4%
Home Value
Less than $50K13%
$50K to $99K28%
$100K to $149K12%
$150K to $199K18%
$200K to $249K6%
$250K to $299K8%
$300K to $399K9%
$400K to $499K2%
$500K to $749K2%
$750K to $999K1%
$1M to $1.49M<1%
$2M or more<1%
House Heating Type
Electricity57%
LP gas17%
Utility gas21%
Wood2%
Crime
Violent Crime in Lyon County
United States45
Kentucky26
Property Crime in Lyon County
United States48
Kentucky41
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (39%)(58%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton26%
Donald Trump70%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
---|---|---|---|
Jan | 36 | 4 | 3 |
Feb | 40 | 4 | 3 |
Mar | 49 | 4 | 1 |
Apr | 59 | 5 | 0 |
May | 68 | 5 | 0 |
Jun | 76 | 5 | 0 |
Jul | 80 | 4 | 0 |
Aug | 79 | 3 | 0 |
Sep | 71 | 3 | 0 |
Oct | 60 | 4 | 0 |
Nov | 49 | 4 | 0 |
Dec | 39 | 5 | 2 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in Lyon County
Excessive Heat8
Inland Flooding64
Tornado40
Blizzard2
1←Less frequentMore frequent→100
Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Lyon County, KY
Private Schools
Private Schools near Lyon County, KY
Honey Locust
21 miles, E
Oak Ridge/Turkey Hollow School
27 miles, SE
St Mary School System
31 miles, W
St Mary Elementary School
31 miles, W
Colleges
Colleges near Lyon County, KY
Murray State University
31 miles, SW
Austin Peay State University
53 miles, SE
The University of Tennessee-Martin
64 miles, SW
Bethel University
66 miles, S
Hospitals
Hospitals near Lyon County, KY
Caldwell Medical Center
12 miles, NE
Trigg County Hospital
18 miles, SE
Livingston Hospital and Healthcare Services, Inc
18 miles, NW
Marshall County Hospital
19 miles, SW
Airports
Airports near Lyon County, KY
Barkley Regional Airport
38 miles, W
Owensboro-Daviess County Regional Airport
71 miles, NE
Evansville Regional Airport
77 miles, NE
Cape Girardeau Regional Airport
83 miles, W