Lyon County, KY

Living in Lyon County

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Bikeability 5
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Walkability 22
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Commute 70
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Public Transit 6
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Affordability 96
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Public Safety 99
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Airports 17
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Hospitals 39
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Colleges 14
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Schools 51
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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
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Location Map

Public Schools

Public Schools near Lyon County, KY

Private Schools

Private Schools near Lyon County, KY

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Honey Locust
21 miles, E
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St Mary School System
31 miles, W
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Colleges

Colleges near Lyon County, KY

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Bethel University
66 miles, S

Hospitals

Hospitals near Lyon County, KY

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Trigg County Hospital
18 miles, SE
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Airports

Airports near Lyon County, KY

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