Lyon Township, IA

Living in Lyon Township

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Bikeability 28
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Walkability 57
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Commute 78
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Public Transit 22
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Affordability 77
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Public Safety 90
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Airports 30
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Hospitals 84
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Colleges 66
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Schools 99
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Residents

1.4k Population +169 (2010–19)
42  y Median Age +2 (2010–19)
29% College-Educated +7% (2010–19)
70% Family Households

Age

Under 14 years19%
15 to 34 years23%
35 to 54 years29%
55 to 74 years20%
75 years and over8%

Diversity

Asian1%
Black1%
Caucasian97%
Hispanic or Latino1%
Multiracial<1%

Education

Less than high school6%
High school graduate25%
Some College41%
Bachelor's degree22%
Graduate degree7%

Households

Family household70%
Householder living alone24%
Householder not living alone7%

Economy

$75k Median Household Income +$14k (2010–19)
94% Above Poverty -1% (2010–19)
22  mi Average Commute
94% Lived Here Last Year +2% (2010–19)

Household Income

Less than $25K12%
$25K to $49K15%
$50K to $74K22%
$75K to $99K23%
$100K to $124K15%
$125K to $149K8%
$150K to $199K3%
$200K or more2%

Employers

Government9%
Private sector63%
Self-employed7%

Occupations

Construction and maintenance8%
Factory and transportation21%
Mgt, science, and arts33%
Sales and office22%
Service17%

Commute

Bicycle<1%
Car, truck, or van89%
Walked5%
Worked at home6%

Housing

$119k Median Home Value +$8.9k (2010–19)
8% Built 2000 or Later
$603 Median Monthly Rent +$93 (2010–19)
73% Owner-Occupied +1% (2010–19)

Units in Structure

1 unit, detached92%
Multiple units5%
Mobile home1%

Year Structure Built

Built 2014 or later2%
Built 2000 to 20096%
Built 1990 to 199910%
Built 1980 to 19893%
Built 1970 to 197918%
Built 1960 to 19696%
Built 1950 to 195911%
Built 1940 to 19496%
Built 1939 or earlier38%

Home Value

Less than $50K4%
$50K to $99K26%
$100K to $149K36%
$150K to $199K19%
$200K to $249K2%
$250K to $299K10%
$300K to $399K1%
$400K to $499K1%

House Heating Type

Electricity17%
LP gas10%
Utility gas72%

Crime

Violent Crime in Lyon Township

United States45
Iowa35
Hamilton County18

Property Crime in Lyon Township

United States48
Iowa43
Hamilton County15

Politics

Voting Patterns

Liberal (44%)(53%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Elections

Hillary Clinton35%
Donald Trump58%

Climate

Monthly Weather Averages

Temp (°F) Rain (in) Snow (in)
Jan 17 1 7
Feb 22 1 6
Mar 34 2 4
Apr 47 4 2
May 59 5 0
Jun 69 5 0
Jul 73 5 0
Aug 70 4 0
Sep 62 3 0
Oct 50 3 0
Nov 35 2 3
Dec 21 2 9

Natural Hazards

The Risk of Natural Hazards in Lyon Township

Excessive Heat5
Inland Flooding36
Tornado23
Blizzard9
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Location Map

Public Schools

Public Schools near Lyon Township, IA

Private Schools

Private Schools near Lyon Township, IA

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Sacred Heart School
22 miles, SW
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Ames Christian School
23 miles, S

Colleges

Colleges near Lyon Township, IA

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Iowa State University
22 miles, S
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Grand View University
50 miles, S
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Drake University
52 miles, S

Hospitals

Hospitals near Lyon Township, IA

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Hansen Family Hospital
23 miles, NE
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Boone County Hospital
23 miles, SW

Airports

Airports near Lyon Township, IA

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