Lyon County

NV · Pop. 162,646 · Mixed County

5Homestead Score

Lyon County is a mixed county in NV with a population of approximately 162,646.

$/Acre: $7,127
Property Tax: 0.53%
Growing Season: 248 days
Broadband: 50%
Safety: 4/10
Density: 192/sq mi

Pros

Long growing season

Cons

Strict building codes, Higher crime rate

Taxes & Cost of Living

Property Tax Rate0.53%
Local Sales Tax0.35%
Combined Sales Tax7.2%
Cost of Living Index104
Median Household Income$89,582
Poverty Rate25.4%
Homestead ExemptionYes

Land & Building

Avg Land $/Acre$7,127
Median Home Price$554K
Acres for Sale2956
Building CodeFull IBC
Permit Required
Zoning TypeMinimal Zoning
Tiny Home Friendly
Mobile Home Friendly
Min Lot Size2.5 acres

Climate & Growing

USDA Zone9
Growing Season248 days
Annual Rainfall14.9 inches
Avg Summer High95°F
Avg Winter Low39°F
Soil TypeSilt
Soil Quality7/10
Elevation2,419 ft
Top CropsVegetables

Natural Disaster Risk

Drought7/10
Wildfire5/10
Tornado1/10
Flood1/10

Water & Energy

Primary Water SourceWell
Well Depth (avg)201 ft
Water AvailabilityAbundant
Solar (Avg PSH)6.5
Wind Potential6/10
Electric Rate$0.13/kWh

Laws & Regulations

Unincorporated
HOA PrevalenceRare
Livestock Allowed
Chicken OrdinanceRestricted
Burn Permit Required
Raw Milk AccessYes

Safety

Violent Crime /100K785
Property Crime /100K753
Overall Safety4/10
Sheriff Response27 minutes average

Healthcare

Nearest Hospital58.2 miles
Emergency Room
Healthcare Facilities5

Infrastructure & Community

Broadband Coverage50%
Cell CoveragePoor
Starlink Available
Nearest Town19 miles
Nearest City48 miles
School District6/10
Farmers Markets2
Public Land Nearby27%

Business & Employment

Unemployment Rate4.8%
Ag EconomyWeak