Lyon County, Minnesota
Among the top 1% of US counties for lifestyle & connectivity.
AffordabilityAffordability: grade B, better than 53% of US counties
WeatherWeather: grade B+, better than 84% of US counties
Safety & WellbeingSafety & Wellbeing: grade B+, better than 70% of US counties
Getting AroundGetting Around: grade A, better than 86% of US counties
Lifestyle & ConnectivityLifestyle & Connectivity: grade A+, better than 99% of US counties
- top 3% for commute time
- top 5% for school quality
- bottom 6% for income tax
Lyon County is a county in Minnesota with about 25,000 residents. It grades A+ for lifestyle & connectivity and B for affordability. Standout strengths include commute time, school quality, and amenities nearby. It rates lower on estimated total tax burden and income tax.
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Climate
Warm summers · Harsh winters · Moderate rain · Heavy snow
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Precipitation 3.9 in0.9 in
humid 93%dry
Livability factors
Affordability
Median Household Income$69k72nd percentile — neutral, not ranked
Cost of Living$42kbetter than 86% of US counties
Home Value$178k59th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Monthly Rent$718better than 75% of US counties
Monthly Owner Costs$1kbetter than 41% of US counties
Property Tax Rate1.02%better than 38% of US counties
Income Tax9.90%better than 6% of US counties
Sales Tax8.04%better than 38% of US counties
Estimated total tax burden15.17%better than 8% of US counties
Unemployment3.0%better than 82% of US counties
Weather
Winter Temp (Jan)14°F4th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Summer Temp (Jul)72°F21st percentile — neutral, not ranked
Annual Precipitation29.0 in24th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Annual Snowfall43.4 inbetter than 17% of US counties
Sunny Days255 daysbetter than 71% of US counties
Summer Humidity62°Fbetter than 66% of US counties
Comfortable Days93 daysbetter than 84% of US counties
Safety & Wellbeing
Natural Disaster Risk43.5better than 55% of US counties
Air Quality46 AQIbetter than 30% of US counties
School Quality100.0better than 96% of US counties
Violent Crime719/100kbetter than 54% of US counties
Property Crime399/100kbetter than 79% of US counties
Community
Population25,35249th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Median Age36.816th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Racial Diversity0.2952nd percentile — neutral, not ranked
Male/Female Ratio0.9830th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Political LeaningR+2737th percentile — neutral, not ranked
White (%)82.2%52nd percentile — neutral, not ranked
Black (%)2.9%56th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Hispanic (%)7.6%65th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Asian (%)4.9%94th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Other / Multiracial (%)2.4%24th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Getting Around
Commute Time15 minbetter than 97% of US counties
Walkability7.4/20better than 80% of US counties
Airport Distance133 mibetter than 31% of US counties
Lifestyle & Connectivity
Broadband Access88.4%better than 81% of US counties
Amenities Nearby16.96better than 94% of US counties
Park & Nature AccessExcellentbetter than 90% 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 $42k, better than 86% of comparable areas.
- What is the median home value in Lyon County?
- The median home value in Lyon County is $178k, per the U.S. Census ACS (5-Year).
- What is the median household income in Lyon County?
- Median household income in Lyon County is $69k, per the U.S. Census ACS (5-Year).
- How much is rent in Lyon County?
- Median gross rent in Lyon County is $718 a month, per the U.S. Census ACS (5-Year).
- Is Lyon County safe?
- Lyon County is about average for safety comparable areas, with a violent crime rate of 719/100k (better than 54%). Property crime is 399/100k.
- What is the weather like in Lyon County?
- Lyon County averages 72°F in July and 14°F in January, with 29.0 in of annual precipitation and about 255 sunny days a year.
- How are the schools in Lyon County?
- Public-school quality in Lyon County is above average, scoring better than 96% 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 Air Quality (AQI)
- 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)