Lyon County, Kansas
Among the top 1% of US counties for lifestyle & connectivity.
AffordabilityAffordability: grade B, better than 52% of US counties
WeatherWeather: grade B, better than 52% of US counties
Safety & WellbeingSafety & Wellbeing: grade C, better than 46% of US counties
Getting AroundGetting Around: grade A, better than 94% of US counties
Lifestyle & ConnectivityLifestyle & Connectivity: grade A+, better than 99% of US counties
- top 3% for commute time
- top 4% for park & nature access
- bottom 15% for property tax rate
Lyon County is a county in Kansas with about 32,000 residents. It grades A+ for lifestyle & connectivity and C for safety & wellbeing. Standout strengths include commute time, park & nature access, and cost of living. It rates lower on property crime and property tax rate.
Official websitelyoncounty.org (opens in new tab)
Climate
Hot, humid summers · Cold winters · Moderate rain · Light snow
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Precipitation 4.5 in1.1 in
muggy 96%dry
Livability factors
Affordability
Median Household Income$56k37th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Cost of Living$41kbetter than 94% of US counties
Home Value$136k36th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Monthly Rent$763better than 64% of US counties
Monthly Owner Costs$1kbetter than 53% of US counties
Property Tax Rate1.50%better than 15% of US counties
Income Tax5.70%better than 33% of US counties
Sales Tax8.75%better than 20% of US counties
Estimated total tax burden12.21%better than 16% of US counties
Unemployment2.7%better than 86% of US counties
Weather
Winter Temp (Jan)31°F40th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Summer Temp (Jul)79°F61st percentile — neutral, not ranked
Annual Precipitation35.9 in34th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Annual Snowfall10.3 inbetter than 53% of US counties
Sunny Days275 daysbetter than 89% of US counties
Summer Humidity67°Fbetter than 39% of US counties
Comfortable Days63 daysbetter than 18% of US counties
Safety & Wellbeing
Natural Disaster Risk47.6better than 51% of US counties
School Quality88.8better than 88% of US counties
Violent Crime968/100kbetter than 37% of US counties
Property Crime1916/100kbetter than 16% of US counties
Community
Population32,18256th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Median Age32.95th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Racial Diversity0.3459th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Male/Female Ratio0.9517th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Political LeaningR+1123rd percentile — neutral, not ranked
White (%)69.9%35th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Black (%)1.8%48th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Hispanic (%)22.5%86th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Asian (%)1.6%80th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Other / Multiracial (%)4.2%68th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Getting Around
Commute Time15 minbetter than 97% of US counties
Walkability7.4/20better than 81% of US counties
Airport Distance97 mibetter than 51% of US counties
Lifestyle & Connectivity
Broadband Access86.8%better than 72% of US counties
Amenities Nearby15.54better than 93% of US counties
Park & Nature AccessExcellentbetter than 96% of US counties
Frequently asked questions
- Is Lyon County an affordable place to live?
- Lyon County is relatively affordable. Its cost-of-living index is $41k, better than 94% of comparable areas.
- What is the median home value in Lyon County?
- The median home value in Lyon County is $136k, per the U.S. Census ACS (5-Year).
- What is the median household income in Lyon County?
- Median household income in Lyon County is $56k, per the U.S. Census ACS (5-Year).
- How much is rent in Lyon County?
- Median gross rent in Lyon County is $763 a month, per the U.S. Census ACS (5-Year).
- Is Lyon County safe?
- Lyon County is higher-crime than most comparable areas, with a violent crime rate of 968/100k (better than 37%). Property crime is 1916/100k.
- What is the weather like in Lyon County?
- Lyon County averages 79°F in July and 31°F in January, with 35.9 in of annual precipitation and about 275 sunny days a year.
- How are the schools in Lyon County?
- Public-school quality in Lyon County is above average, scoring better than 88% of comparable areas on a composite of graduation rates, spending, and student-teacher ratio.
- How long is the commute in Lyon County?
- The average one-way commute in Lyon County is 15 min.
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Data sources
- EPA Smart Location Database
- EPI Family Budget Calculator
- FAA airport enplanements
- FBI Uniform Crime Reports
- FEMA National Risk Index
- MIT Election Data Lab (2020)
- NCES School Finance Survey
- NOAA Climate Normals (1991–2020)
- NOAA nClimGrid
- OpenStreetMap
- Tax Foundation + state revenue depts
- U.S. Census ACS (5-Year)
- USGS Protected Areas (PAD-US)