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Lyons, NE


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Lyons, Nebraska

Lyons, Nebraska is 39 miles S of Sioux City, Iowa (center to center) and 54 miles NW of Omaha, Nebraska. It is in Burt county. The population of the city is 963.

The People and Families of Lyons

In Lyons, about 60% of adults are married.

Lyons has disproportionaly more women residents than most cities. Seniors are common in the city.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Lyons had a median family income of $35,625.

Political Inclinations

The Democratic party attracted the largest share of donations from Lyons.

Lyons Housing

Of the housing in Lyons, approximately 76% is occupied by their owners. The average age of homes in the city is noticeably higher than in other similarly-sized communities.

Commuting

In Lyons, 89% of commuters drive to work. The layout of Lyons makes walking and bicycling easier than most places.

High Points

Lyons strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Nebraska):

CategoryTrophy
Low Property Crime
(vs. Peers)		Top 6%Lyons Low Property Crime
Walking and Biking to Work
(vs. Peers)		Top 15%Lyons Walking and Biking to Work

Comparative Profile of Lyons, NE

Comparing Lyons to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Nebraska (State):

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Senior Citizens109
Age of the Population109
Female Share of the Population99
Racial Diversity68
Well-Paid Single Men41
Children Under 5 Years Old23
Male Share of the Population22

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Portion of People Married53
Average Household Size23

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
People Above Poverty65
College Educated Adults53
People in Middle Class or Better42
Median Family Income32

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Walking and Biking to Work98
Short Commute Times84
Working at Home89
Public Transportation Use33

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Affordability of Rents87
People Living Alone75
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals65
Affordability of Property Taxes68
Seasonal and Vacation Housing45
Housing Recently Built23

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Low Property Crime1010
Low Violent Crime21
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