What are the schools like in Lyman, NE?

School district data for Lyman is sourced from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES).

What is the median household income in Lyman?

The median household income in Lyman, NE is $51,133 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 7.0%.

What is the weather like in Lyman, NE?

Lyman has an average high temperature of 41.9°F in January and 90.4°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 15.4 inches and annual snowfall averages 31.2 inches.

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

Q: Is Lyman, NE affordable or expensive?

Lyman's cost of living index is 85, where 100 represents the national average. This means Lyman is 15% less expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $56,000 and the median rent is $728 per month.

Q: What is the crime rate in Lyman, NE?

Lyman has a violent crime rate of 280.8 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 1415.0 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Lyman, NE a Good Place to Live?

Lyman is a small town of 395 in Nebraska, with a median household income of $51,133 and a 7.0% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 85 (US average = 100), which is 15% below the national average.

Strengths: Lyman stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices, short average commutes.

Trade-offs: Potential downsides include an elevated unemployment rate. Whether Lyman is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.

All Lyman 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: 84.8

Lyman's overall cost of living index is 84.8, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in Lyman costs roughly 15% less than the average American city.

Metric	Lyman, NE	National Avg
Median Home Value	$56,000	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$728	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	67.6%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$51,133	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Safer than Average

Lyman's violent crime rate is 280.8 per 100,000 residents — 26% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

280.8 /100k

Property Crime

1415.0 /100k

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

Schools & Education

Metric	Lyman, NE	National Avg
School District	N/A	—
Elementary Schools	N/A	—
Middle Schools	N/A	—
High Schools	N/A	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	N/A	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	3.7%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	70.0%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Lyman sees average highs of 41.9°F in January and 90.4°F in July, with 15.4 inches of annual precipitation and 31.2 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Lyman, NE
Average High — January	41.9°F
Average High — July	90.4°F
Annual Precipitation	15.4"
Annual Snowfall	31.2"

Demographics

Metric	Lyman, NE	National Avg
Population	395	—
Median Age	50.2	38.9
Unemployment Rate	7.0%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	11.7 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	76.7%	59.3%
Black or African American	0.0%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	23.3%	18.9%
Asian	0.0%	6.3%
Under 18	17.5%	22.2%
65 and over	27.8%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

Huntley, WY 6 mi Henry, NE 6 mi Morrill, NE 7 mi Mitchell, NE 12 mi Torrington, WY 12 mi

ZIP Codes in Lyman

Lyman, NE is covered by 1 ZIP code:

69352

Lyman vs Other Cities

Lyman, NE vs Huntley, WY Lyman, NE vs Henry, NE Lyman, NE vs Morrill, NE Lyman, NE vs Mitchell, NE Lyman, NE vs Torrington, WY

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Lyman, NE affordable or expensive?

Lyman's cost of living index is 85, where 100 is the national average. That makes Lyman roughly 15% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage. The median home price is $56,000 and median rent is $728/month.

What is the crime rate in Lyman, NE?

Lyman's violent crime rate is 280.8 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 1415.0 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Lyman?

School district information is sourced from NCES Common Core of Data.

Is Lyman, NE a good place to live?

Lyman, NE has a population of 395, a median household income of $51,133, and an unemployment rate of 7.0%. 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 Lyman?

Lyman averages 41.9°F in January and 90.4°F in July. Annual rainfall is 15.4 inches with about 31.2 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What ZIP codes are in Lyman?

Lyman, NE is covered by 1 ZIP code: 69352.

What is the population of Lyman?

The population of Lyman, Nebraska is 395 with a median age of 50.2. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Lyman?

Key numbers for living in Lyman: cost of living index 85 (100 = US average), median home $56,000, median household income $51,133, crime index 71 (100 = US average, lower is safer). Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Lyman side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.