What are the schools like in Lyons, GA?

Lyons is served primarily by Toombs County. The district operates 3 elementary schools, 1 middle schools, and 1 high schools with a student-to-teacher ratio of 13.7:1.

What is the median household income in Lyons?

The median household income in Lyons, GA is $29,037 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 5.0%.

What is the weather like in Lyons, GA?

Lyons has an average high temperature of 60.1°F in January and 92.3°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 47.5 inches and annual snowfall averages 0.2 inches.

Lyons, GA Cost of Living, Crime & Is It a Good Place to Live? (2026)

Q: Is Lyons, GA affordable or expensive?

Lyons's cost of living index is 88, where 100 represents the national average. This means Lyons is 12% less expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $123,000 and the median rent is $485 per month.

Q: What is the crime rate in Lyons, GA?

Lyons has a violent crime rate of 287.0 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 1867.3 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Lyons, GA a Good Place to Live?

Lyons is a small town of 4,219 in Georgia, with a median household income of $29,037 and a 5.0% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 88 (US average = 100), which is 12% below the national average.

Strengths: Lyons stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices, solid school ratings (B), short average commutes.

Trade-offs: No major red flags stand out in the available data. Whether Lyons is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.

All Lyons city data on this page comes from official government sources — the US Census Bureau, FBI, NCES, BEA, and NOAA — updated annually.

Cost of Living

Index: 88.1

Lyons's overall cost of living index is 88.1, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in Lyons costs roughly 12% less than the average American city.

Metric	Lyons, GA	National Avg
Median Home Value	$123,000	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$485	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	58.0%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$29,037	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Safer than Average

Lyons's violent crime rate is 287.0 per 100,000 residents — 24% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

287.0 /100k

Property Crime

1867.3 /100k

Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.

Schools & Education

Lyons is served primarily by Toombs County. The student-to-teacher ratio is 13.7:1 (better than the national average of ~16:1).

Metric	Lyons, GA	National Avg
School District	Toombs County	—
Elementary Schools	3	—
Middle Schools	1	—
High Schools	1	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	13.7:1	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	10.8%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	75.1%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Lyons sees average highs of 60.1°F in January and 92.3°F in July, with 47.5 inches of annual precipitation and 0.2 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Lyons, GA
Average High — January	60.1°F
Average High — July	92.3°F
Annual Precipitation	47.5"
Annual Snowfall	0.2"

Demographics

Metric	Lyons, GA	National Avg
Population	4,219	—
Median Age	39.7	38.9
Unemployment Rate	5.0%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	17.8 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	54.8%	59.3%
Black or African American	30.4%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	8.6%	18.9%
Asian	0.3%	6.3%
Under 18	22.5%	22.2%
65 and over	21.5%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

Santa Claus, GA 2 mi Vidalia, GA 5 mi Ohoopee, GA 6 mi Higgston, GA 8 mi Oak Park, GA 11 mi

ZIP Codes in Lyons

Lyons, GA is covered by 1 ZIP code:

30436

Lyons vs Other Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Lyons, GA affordable or expensive?

Lyons's cost of living index is 88, where 100 is the national average. That makes Lyons roughly 12% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage. The median home price is $123,000 and median rent is $485/month.

What is the crime rate in Lyons, GA?

Lyons's violent crime rate is 287.0 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 1867.3 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Lyons?

Public schools in Lyons are operated by Toombs County. The district has 3 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high schools. The student-to-teacher ratio is 13.7:1. 10.8% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Is Lyons, GA a good place to live?

Lyons, GA has a population of 4,219, a median household income of $29,037, and an unemployment rate of 5.0%. It offers below-average costs of living, which stretches take-home pay further than in most American cities. Whether it's right for you depends on your priorities — use the compare tool above to stack it against another city you're considering.

What is the weather like in Lyons?

Lyons averages 60.1°F in January and 92.3°F in July. Annual rainfall is 47.5 inches with about 0.2 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What ZIP codes are in Lyons?

Lyons, GA is covered by 1 ZIP code: 30436.

What is the population of Lyons?

The population of Lyons, Georgia is 4,219 with a median age of 39.7. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Lyons?

Key numbers for living in Lyons: cost of living index 88 (100 = US average), median home $123,000, median household income $29,037, crime index 81 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated B. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Lyons side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.