What are the schools like in Lyon, MS?

Lyon is served primarily by Coahoma County School District. The district operates 3 elementary schools, 1 middle schools, and 1 high schools with a student-to-teacher ratio of 11.6:1.

What is the median household income in Lyon?

The median household income in Lyon, MS is $73,750 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 2.0%.

What is the weather like in Lyon, MS?

Lyon has an average high temperature of 50.3°F in January and 90.4°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 55.9 inches and annual snowfall averages 0.4 inches.

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

Q: Is Lyon, MS affordable or expensive?

Lyon's cost of living index is 90, where 100 represents the national average. This means Lyon is 10% less expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $130,200 and the median rent is $785 per month.

Q: What is the crime rate in Lyon, MS?

Lyon has a violent crime rate of 40.7 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 72.3 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Lyon, MS a Good Place to Live?

Lyon is a small town of 381 in Mississippi, with a median household income of $73,750 and a 2.0% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 90 (US average = 100), which is 10% below the national average.

Strengths: Lyon stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices, solid school ratings (A-), a well-educated population, short average commutes.

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

All Lyon 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: 90.1

Lyon's overall cost of living index is 90.1, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in Lyon costs roughly 10% less than the average American city.

Metric	Lyon, MS	National Avg
Median Home Value	$130,200	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$785	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	66.2%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$73,750	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Very Safe

Lyon's violent crime rate is 40.7 per 100,000 residents — 89% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

40.7 /100k

Property Crime

72.3 /100k

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

Schools & Education

Lyon is served primarily by Coahoma County School District. The student-to-teacher ratio is 11.6:1 (better than the national average of ~16:1).

Metric	Lyon, MS	National Avg
School District	Coahoma County School District	—
Elementary Schools	3	—
Middle Schools	1	—
High Schools	1	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	11.6:1	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	45.1%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	92.8%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Lyon sees average highs of 50.3°F in January and 90.4°F in July, with 55.9 inches of annual precipitation and 0.4 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Lyon, MS
Average High — January	50.3°F
Average High — July	90.4°F
Annual Precipitation	55.9"
Annual Snowfall	0.4"

Demographics

Metric	Lyon, MS	National Avg
Population	381	—
Median Age	44.9	38.9
Unemployment Rate	2.0%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	15.0 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	65.4%	59.3%
Black or African American	33.6%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	0.0%	18.9%
Asian	0.0%	6.3%
Under 18	17.8%	22.2%
65 and over	18.9%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

Clarksdale, MS 2 mi Farrell, MS 8 mi Jonestown, MS 9 mi Bobo, MS 10 mi Coahoma, MS 10 mi

Lyon vs Other Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Lyon, MS affordable or expensive?

Lyon's cost of living index is 90, where 100 is the national average. That makes Lyon roughly 10% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage. The median home price is $130,200 and median rent is $785/month.

What is the crime rate in Lyon, MS?

Lyon's violent crime rate is 40.7 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 72.3 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Lyon?

Public schools in Lyon are operated by Coahoma County School District. The district has 3 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high schools. The student-to-teacher ratio is 11.6:1. 45.1% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Is Lyon, MS a good place to live?

Lyon, MS has a population of 381, a median household income of $73,750, and an unemployment rate of 2.0%. 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 Lyon?

Lyon averages 50.3°F in January and 90.4°F in July. Annual rainfall is 55.9 inches with about 0.4 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What is the population of Lyon?

The population of Lyon, Mississippi is 381 with a median age of 44.9. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Lyon?

Key numbers for living in Lyon: cost of living index 90 (100 = US average), median home $130,200, median household income $73,750, crime index 8 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated A-. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Lyon side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.