Lyon County

KS · Pop. 92,066 · Suburban County

6Homestead Score

Lyon County is a suburban county in KS with a population of approximately 92,066.

$/Acre: $1,789

Property Tax: 1.41%

Growing Season: 193 days

Broadband: 81%

Safety: 5/10

Density: 71.2/sq mi

Pros

Affordable land, Long growing season, Good internet

Cons

Higher crime rate

Taxes & Cost of Living

Property Tax Rate1.41%

Local Sales Tax0.05%

Combined Sales Tax6.55%

Cost of Living Index94.6

Median Household Income$44,685

Poverty Rate17.9%

Homestead ExemptionYes

Land & Building

Avg Land $/Acre$1,789

Median Home Price$224K

Acres for Sale3860

Building CodeBasic

Permit Required

Zoning TypeLimited Zoning

Tiny Home Friendly

Mobile Home Friendly

Min Lot Size0.5 acres

Climate & Growing

USDA Zone6

Growing Season193 days

Annual Rainfall22.3 inches

Avg Summer High92°F

Avg Winter Low16°F

Soil TypeSandy

Soil Quality5/10

Elevation2,533 ft

Top CropsVegetables

Natural Disaster Risk

Drought4/10

Wildfire4/10

Tornado5/10

Flood5/10

Water & Energy

Primary Water SourceMunicipal

Well Depth (avg)170 ft

Water AvailabilityAbundant

Solar (Avg PSH)5.1

Wind Potential6/10

Electric Rate$0.15/kWh

Laws & Regulations

Unincorporated

HOA PrevalenceSome

Livestock Allowed

Chicken OrdinanceAllowed

Burn Permit Required

Raw Milk AccessNo

Safety

Violent Crime /100K590

Property Crime /100K569

Overall Safety5/10

Sheriff Response48 minutes average

Healthcare

Nearest Hospital14.9 miles

Emergency Room

Healthcare Facilities4

Infrastructure & Community

Broadband Coverage81%

Cell CoverageGood

Starlink Available

Nearest Town11 miles

Nearest City23 miles

School District8/10

Farmers Markets1

Public Land Nearby38%

Business & Employment

Unemployment Rate3.6%

Ag EconomyModerate