Lyon County, MN
Living in Lyon County
Bikeability37
Walkability49
Commute98
Public Transit23
Affordability83
Public Safety85
Airports31
Hospitals81
Colleges44
1←PoorGreat→100
Schools66
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
26kPopulation+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
$58kMedian 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
$149kMedian Home Value+$13k (2010–19)
12%Built 2000 or Later
$539Median 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
Holy Redeemer School
4 miles, NE
True Light Christian School
4 miles, NE
St Edward School
13 miles, NW
St Marys Catholic School
16 miles, SE
Colleges
Colleges near Lyon County, MN
Southwest Minnesota State University
5 miles, NE
South Dakota State University
47 miles, W
Martin Luther College
68 miles, E
Dakota State University
68 miles, SW
Hospitals
Hospitals near Lyon County, MN
Avera Marshall Regional Medical Ctr
4 miles, NE
Avera Tyler Hospital
17 miles, SW
Sanford Tracy
17 miles, SE
Hendricks Community Hospital
29 miles, W
Airports
Airports near Lyon County, MN
Joe Foss Field
72 miles, SW
St. Cloud Regional Airport
117 miles, NE
Sioux Gateway Airport-Brig Gen Bud Day Field
141 miles, S