Lyon County, MN

Living in Lyon County

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Bikeability 37
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Walkability 49
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Commute 98
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Public Transit 23
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Affordability 83
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Public Safety 85
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Airports 31
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Hospitals 81
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Colleges 44
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Schools 66
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Residents

26k Population +152 (2010–19)
36  y Median Age +1 (2010–19)
26% College-Educated
66% Family Households +5% (2010–19)

Age

Under 14 years21%
15 to 34 years27%
35 to 54 years24%
55 to 74 years21%
75 years and over7%

Diversity

Asian4%
Black3%
Caucasian84%
Hispanic or Latino7%
Multiracial1%
Native American<1%
Native Hawaiian<1%
Other<1%

Education

Less than high school8%
High school graduate32%
Some College34%
Bachelor's degree19%
Graduate degree7%

Households

Family household66%
Householder living alone28%
Householder not living alone6%

Economy

$58k Median Household Income +$11k (2010–19)
86% Above Poverty +1% (2010–19)
17  mi Average Commute
86% Lived Here Last Year +5% (2010–19)

Household Income

Less than $25K20%
$25K to $49K24%
$50K to $74K17%
$75K to $99K15%
$100K to $124K10%
$125K to $149K6%
$150K to $199K4%
$200K or more3%

Employers

Government8%
Private sector72%
Self-employed7%

Occupations

Construction and maintenance11%
Factory and transportation17%
Mgt, science, and arts35%
Sales and office20%
Service17%

Commute

Bicycle1%
Car, truck, or van88%
Motorcycle<1%
Public transportation<1%
Taxicab<1%
Walked4%
Worked at home6%

Housing

$149k Median Home Value +$13k (2010–19)
12% Built 2000 or Later
$539 Median Monthly Rent +$70 (2010–19)
61% Owner-Occupied -2% (2010–19)

Units in Structure

1 unit, attached3%
1 unit, detached71%
Multiple units2%
Mobile home3%
Boat, RV, etc<1%

Year Structure Built

Built 2014 or later1%
Built 2010 to 20132%
Built 2000 to 200910%
Built 1990 to 199911%
Built 1980 to 198912%
Built 1970 to 197918%
Built 1960 to 196912%
Built 1950 to 19599%
Built 1940 to 19497%
Built 1939 or earlier20%

Home Value

Less than $50K10%
$50K to $99K19%
$100K to $149K22%
$150K to $199K17%
$200K to $249K13%
$250K to $299K8%
$300K to $399K8%
$400K to $499K2%
$500K to $749K1%
$750K to $999K1%
$1M to $1.49M<1%
$1.5M to $1.99M<1%
$2M or more<1%

House Heating Type

Electricity34%
Fuel oil, kerosene2%
LP gas22%
Utility gas39%
Wood1%

Crime

Violent Crime in Lyon County

United States45
Minnesota28

Property Crime in Lyon County

United States48
Minnesota45

Politics

Voting Patterns

Liberal (41%)(54%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Elections

Hillary Clinton31%
Donald Trump59%

Climate

Monthly Weather Averages

Temp (°F) Rain (in) Snow (in)
Jan 14 1 7
Feb 19 1 7
Mar 30 2 8
Apr 45 3 2
May 58 3 0
Jun 67 4 0
Jul 72 4 0
Aug 69 3 0
Sep 60 3 0
Oct 47 2 0
Nov 32 1 6
Dec 18 1 9

Natural Hazards

The Risk of Natural Hazards in Lyon County

Excessive Heat3
Inland Flooding22
Tornado16
Blizzard12
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Location Map

Public Schools

Public Schools near Lyon County, MN

Private Schools

Private Schools near Lyon County, MN

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Holy Redeemer School
4 miles, NE
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St Edward School
13 miles, NW
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Colleges

Colleges near Lyon County, MN

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Martin Luther College
68 miles, E
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Hospitals

Hospitals near Lyon County, MN

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Avera Tyler Hospital
17 miles, SW
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Sanford Tracy
17 miles, SE
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Airports

Airports near Lyon County, MN

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Joe Foss Field
72 miles, SW
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