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