Lyon County Summary

Life in Lyon County research summary. HomeSnacks has been researching the quality of life in Lyon County over the past eight years using Census data, FBI crime data, cost of living data, and other primary sources. Based on the most recently available data, we found the following about life in Lyon County:

  • The population in Lyon County is 12,023.

  • The median home value in Lyon County is $216,304.

  • The median income in Lyon County is $73,735.

  • The median rent in Lyon County is $776.

  • The unemployment rate in Lyon County is 2.4%.

  • The poverty rate in Lyon County is 3.9%.

  • The average high in Lyon County is 66.3° and there are 70.2 inches of rainfall annually.

Cities & Towns in Lyon County

List Of Cities & Towns in Lyon County

Rock Rapids, IA Population 2,631

George, IA Population 1,149

Larchwood, IA Population 993

Inwood, IA Population 879

Doon, IA Population 575

Little Rock, IA Population 430

Lester, IA Population 303

Alvord, IA Population 230

Map Of Lyon County

Lyon County, IA Weather

  • The average high in Lyon County is 66.3°.

  • There are 70.71 nice days each year.

  • Expect an average of 70.2 inches of rain each year with 11.7 inches of snow.

  • There is an average of 5:20 hours of sun each day in Lyon County.

StatLyon County
Mean High66.3
Nice Days70.71
Rainfall70.2
Snowfall11.7
Sunny_hours5:20
66.3°
Average High
70.2
Inches of Rain

Lyon County Demographics

Population over time in Lyon County

The current population in Lyon County is 12,023. The population has increased 1.5% from 2019.

Year Population % Change
2022 11,953 1.3%
2021 11,800 0.2%
2020 11,776 -

Gender in Lyon County

  • Lyon County is 48.8% female with 5,862 female residents.

  • Lyon County is 51.2% male with 6,160 male residents.

Female
48.8% (5,862)
Male
51.2% (6,160)
Gender Lyon County IA USA
Female 48.8% 49.9% 50.4%
Male 51.2% 50.1% 49.6%

Race / Ethnicity in Lyon County

Lyon County is:

  • 94.6% White with 11,376 White residents.

  • 0.2% African American with 24 African American residents.

  • 0.1% American Indian with 13 American Indian residents.

  • 0.3% Asian with 40 Asian residents.

  • 0.3% Hawaiian with 35 Hawaiian residents.

  • 0.1% Other with 17 Other residents.

  • 1.3% Two Or More with 153 Two Or More residents.

  • 3.0% Hispanic with 365 Hispanic residents.

White
94.6% (11,376)
African American
0.2% (24)
American Indian
0.1% (13)
Asian
0.3% (40)
Hawaiian
0.3% (35)
Other
0.1% (17)
Two Or More
1.3% (153)
Hispanic
3.0% (365)

Table: Lyon County By Race

Race Lyon County IA USA
White 94.6% 83.8% 58.9%
African American 0.2% 3.7% 12.1%
American Indian 0.1% 0.2% 0.6%
Asian 0.3% 2.5% 5.7%
Hawaiian 0.3% 0.1% 0.2%
Other 0.1% 0.2% 0.4%
Two Or More 1.3% 2.9% 3.5%
Hispanic 3.0% 6.5% 18.7%

Household Income For Lyon County, Iowa

  • 2.2% of households in Lyon County earn Less than $10,000.

  • 2.9% of households in Lyon County earn $10,000 to $14,999.

  • 5.6% of households in Lyon County earn $15,000 to $24,999.

  • 6.2% of households in Lyon County earn $25,000 to $34,999.

  • 13.6% of households in Lyon County earn $35,000 to $49,999.

  • 20.4% of households in Lyon County earn $50,000 to $74,999.

  • 17.2% of households in Lyon County earn $75,000 to $99,999.

  • 19.1% of households in Lyon County earn $100,000 to $149,999.

  • 7.7% of households in Lyon County earn $150,000 to $199,999.

  • 5.1% of households in Lyon County earn $200,000 or more.

Less than $10,000
2.2% (261)
$10,000 to $14,999
2.9% (354)
$15,000 to $24,999
5.6% (678)
$25,000 to $34,999
6.2% (746)
$35,000 to $49,999
13.6% (1,629)
$50,000 to $74,999
20.4% (2,458)
$75,000 to $99,999
17.2% (2,071)
$100,000 to $149,999
19.1% (2,291)
$150,000 to $199,999
7.7% (921)
$200,000 or more
5.1% (610)
Income Lyon County IA USA
Less than $10,000 2.2% 4.2% 4.9%
$10,000 to $14,999 2.9% 3.6% 3.8%
$15,000 to $24,999 5.6% 7.4% 7.0%
$25,000 to $34,999 6.2% 7.8% 7.4%
$35,000 to $49,999 13.6% 11.9% 10.7%
$50,000 to $74,999 20.4% 17.9% 16.1%
$75,000 to $99,999 17.2% 14.3% 12.8%
$100,000 to $149,999 19.1% 18.2% 17.1%
$150,000 to $199,999 7.7% 7.6% 8.8%
$200,000 or more 5.1% 7.1% 11.4%

Highest level of educational attainment in Lyon County for adults over 25

  • 3.0% of adults in Lyon County completed < 9th grade.

  • 2.0% of adults in Lyon County completed 9-12th grade.

  • 42.0% of adults in Lyon County completed high school / ged.

  • 18.0% of adults in Lyon County completed some college.

  • 16.0% of adults in Lyon County completed associate's degree.

  • 15.0% of adults in Lyon County completed bachelor's degree.

  • 2.0% of adults in Lyon County completed master's degree.

  • 1.0% of adults in Lyon County completed professional degree.

  • 1.0% of adults in Lyon County completed doctorate degree.

< 9th Grade
3% (360)
9-12th Grade
2% (240)
High School / GED
42% (5,049)
Some College
18% (2,164)
Associate's Degree
16% (1,923)
Bachelor's Degree
15% (1,803)
Master's Degree
2% (240)
Professional Degree
1% (120)
Doctorate Degree
1% (120)
Education Lyon County IA USA
< 9th Grade 3% 3% 3%
9-12th Grade 2% 4% 6%
High School / GED 42% 31% 26%
Some College 18% 20% 20%
Associate's Degree 16% 12% 9%
Bachelor's Degree 15% 20% 21%
Master's Degree 2% 7% 10%
Professional Degree 1% 2% 2%
Doctorate Degree 1% 1% 2%

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