Lyon County

IA · Pop. 153,057 · Suburban County

6Homestead Score

Lyon County is a suburban county in IA with a population of approximately 153,057.

$/Acre: $6,307

Property Tax: 1.57%

Growing Season: 156 days

Broadband: 61%

Safety: 6/10

Density: 89.4/sq mi

Pros

No building codes

Cons

Higher crime rate

Taxes & Cost of Living

Property Tax Rate1.57%

Local Sales Tax1.24%

Combined Sales Tax7.24%

Cost of Living Index97.4

Median Household Income$87,936

Poverty Rate12.1%

Homestead ExemptionYes

Land & Building

Avg Land $/Acre$6,307

Median Home Price$459K

Acres for Sale258

Building CodeNone

Permit Required

Zoning TypeLimited Zoning

Tiny Home Friendly

Mobile Home Friendly

Min Lot Size0.5 acres

Climate & Growing

USDA Zone8

Growing Season156 days

Annual Rainfall35.7 inches

Avg Summer High82°F

Avg Winter Low11°F

Soil TypeSilt

Soil Quality8/10

Elevation3,980 ft

Top CropsCorn

Natural Disaster Risk

Drought4/10

Wildfire1/10

Tornado4/10

Flood5/10

Water & Energy

Primary Water SourceWell

Well Depth (avg)396 ft

Water AvailabilityAbundant

Solar (Avg PSH)4.6

Wind Potential6/10

Electric Rate$0.13/kWh

Laws & Regulations

Unincorporated

HOA PrevalenceSome

Livestock Allowed

Chicken OrdinanceRestricted

Burn Permit Required

Raw Milk AccessYes

Safety

Violent Crime /100K490

Property Crime /100K537

Overall Safety6/10

Sheriff Response24 minutes average

Healthcare

Nearest Hospital20.7 miles

Emergency Room

Healthcare Facilities4

Infrastructure & Community

Broadband Coverage61%

Cell CoverageFair

Starlink Available

Nearest Town19 miles

Nearest City33 miles

School District9/10

Farmers Markets2

Public Land Nearby18%

Business & Employment

Unemployment Rate4.9%

Ag EconomyModerate