Lyon County, IA

County in Iowa, Midwest · ranked on 39 metrics

Rank among US counties

Lyon County, IA is a county in Iowa with a population of 12,304 (2,236th of 3,094). It ranks best for Poverty Rate (%) (68th of 3,094), Unemployment Rate (%) (tied 152nd of 3,094), Average Commute (Minutes) (472nd of 3,094). It ranks lowest for Adults with Obesity (%) (tied 2,574th of 2,916), Median Home Value (Capped at $2M) (2,022nd of 3,092), Bachelor’s Degree or Higher (% of Adults 25+) (1,842nd of 3,094).

Population
12,304
2,236th highest of 3,094
Density
20.9
2,181st highest of 3,094
Growth since 2020
3.19%
1,027th highest of 3,094
Area
588
1,641st highest of 3,094
Region
Midwest
Iowa

At a glance

Median household income
$76,746
738th highest of 3,093
Median home value
$230,000
1,071st highest of 3,092
Median rent
$843
1,773rd highest of 3,090
Unemployment
2.6%
2,916th highest of 3,094
Poverty rate
5.33%
3,027th highest of 3,094
College degree
20.4%
1,842nd highest of 3,094
Adult obesity
42.6%
331st highest of 2,916
No health insurance
7.8%
2,484th highest of 2,916
Average commute
19 minutes
2,623rd highest of 3,094
Home broadband
90.2%
794th highest of 3,094
Climate
46.0°F average
16°F in January, 73°F in July
2024 presidential vote
Republican +69.8
84.5% Republican, 14.6% Democratic

Strengths and weak spotsPercentileWhere a place sits among all places, from 0 to 100. 100 is the best, 50 is the middle, 0 is the worst.More in the glossary →

Percentile on 22 metrics that rank at least half of all US counties, given whether higher or lower is better.

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Best at

Highest percentiles, given whether higher or lower is better

  1. Poverty Rate (%)5.33%
    Housing, Income and Commutes by County (Census) · 2024
    68th of 3,094
  2. Unemployment Rate (%)2.6%
    Unemployment Rate by County (BLS) · 2025
    tied 152nd of 3,094
  3. Adults Sleeping Under 7 Hours (%)31.7%
    Health of Adults by County (CDC PLACES) · 2022
    tied 289th of 3,094
  4. Adults 18–64 Without Health Insurance (%)7.8%
    Health of Adults by County (CDC PLACES) · 2023
    tied 388th of 2,916
  5. Average Commute (Minutes)18.9
    Housing, Income and Commutes by County (Census) · 2024
    472nd of 3,094
  6. Median Household Income$76,746
    Housing, Income and Commutes by County (Census) · 2024
    738th of 3,093
  7. Homes with Broadband Internet (%)90.2%
    Housing, Income and Commutes by County (Census) · 2024
    794th of 3,094
  8. Adults in Fair or Poor Health (%)17.4%
    Health of Adults by County (CDC PLACES) · 2023
    tied 783rd of 2,916
  9. Cooling Degree Days per Year728
    Climate by County (1991–2020 Averages)
    929th of 3,050
  10. Adults with Diabetes (%)9.8%
    Health of Adults by County (CDC PLACES) · 2023
    tied 872nd of 2,916

Worst at

Lowest percentiles, given whether higher or lower is better

  1. Adults Who Binge Drink (%)26.3%
    Health of Adults by County (CDC PLACES) · 2023
    2,916th of 2,916
  2. Adults with Obesity (%)42.6%
    Health of Adults by County (CDC PLACES) · 2023
    tied 2,574th of 2,916
  3. Heating Degree Days per Year7,597
    Climate by County (1991–2020 Averages)
    2,618th of 3,050
  4. Median Home Value (Capped at $2M)$230,000
    Housing, Income and Commutes by County (Census) · 2024
    2,022nd of 3,092
  5. Bachelor’s Degree or Higher (% of Adults 25+)20.4%
    Housing, Income and Commutes by County (Census) · 2024
    1,842nd of 3,094
  6. Adults Who Smoke (%)16.6%
    Health of Adults by County (CDC PLACES) · 2023
    tied 1,619th of 2,916
  7. Adults with Frequent Mental Distress (%)18.5%
    Health of Adults by County (CDC PLACES) · 2023
    tied 1,387th of 2,916
  8. Adults with No Leisure-Time Exercise (%)26.0%
    Health of Adults by County (CDC PLACES) · 2023
    tied 1,332nd of 2,916
  9. Median Rent (Monthly, Capped at $3,501)$843
    Housing, Income and Commutes by County (Census) · 2024
    tied 1,313th of 3,090
  10. Median Income$76,746
    Poorest Counties
    738th of 2,000

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Strongest category Economics (69), weakest Health (56). Select a category to list its metrics.

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Closest percentiles on 15 widely reported measures from 6 categories, leaving out size and totals

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Quick answers

What is the population of Lyon County, IA?
Lyon County, IA has a population of 12,304, 2,236th among 3,094 US counties.
What does Lyon County, IA rank best at?
Among US counties, Lyon County, IA ranks best for Poverty Rate (%) (68th of 3,094); Unemployment Rate (%) (tied 152nd of 3,094); Average Commute (Minutes) (472nd of 3,094).
Where does Lyon County, IA rank worst?
Lyon County, IA ranks lowest for Adults with Obesity (%) (tied 2,574th of 2,916); Median Home Value (Capped at $2M) (2,022nd of 3,092); Bachelor’s Degree or Higher (% of Adults 25+) (1,842nd of 3,094).
How many statistics does Rankodex have for Lyon County, IA?
Rankodex ranks Lyon County, IA on 39 statistics compared with other US counties, compiled from World Population Review and the sources it cites.

Every metric

39 metrics with a value for this place, in 12 topics