What are the schools like in Lyons, NE?

Lyons is served primarily by LYONS-DECATUR NORTHEAST SCHS. The district operates 1 elementary schools, several middle schools, and 1 high schools with a student-to-teacher ratio of 11.5:1.

What is the median household income in Lyons?

The median household income in Lyons, NE is $40,625 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 1.1%.

What is the weather like in Lyons, NE?

Lyons has an average high temperature of 30.4°F in January and 85.0°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 31.3 inches and annual snowfall averages 27.8 inches.

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

Q: Is Lyons, NE affordable or expensive?

Lyons's cost of living index is 87, where 100 represents the national average. This means Lyons is 13% less expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $93,600 and the median rent is $666 per month.

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

Lyons has a violent crime rate of 15.5 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 61.9 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Lyons, NE a Good Place to Live?

Lyons is a small town of 815 in Nebraska, with a median household income of $40,625 and a 1.1% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 87 (US average = 100), which is 13% 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: 86.7

Lyons's overall cost of living index is 86.7, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in Lyons costs roughly 13% less than the average American city.

Metric	Lyons, NE	National Avg
Median Home Value	$93,600	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$666	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	77.9%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$40,625	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Very Safe

Lyons's violent crime rate is 15.5 per 100,000 residents — 96% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

15.5 /100k

Property Crime

61.9 /100k

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

Schools & Education

Lyons is served primarily by LYONS-DECATUR NORTHEAST SCHS. The student-to-teacher ratio is 11.5:1 (better than the national average of ~16:1).

Metric	Lyons, NE	National Avg
School District	LYONS-DECATUR NORTHEAST SCHS	—
Elementary Schools	1	—
Middle Schools	N/A	—
High Schools	1	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	11.5:1	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	19.2%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	91.2%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Lyons sees average highs of 30.4°F in January and 85.0°F in July, with 31.3 inches of annual precipitation and 27.8 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Lyons, NE
Average High — January	30.4°F
Average High — July	85.0°F
Annual Precipitation	31.3"
Annual Snowfall	27.8"

Demographics

Metric	Lyons, NE	National Avg
Population	815	—
Median Age	56.7	38.9
Unemployment Rate	1.1%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	24.4 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	85.2%	59.3%
Black or African American	0.4%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	9.4%	18.9%
Asian	0.0%	6.3%
Under 18	20.7%	22.2%
65 and over	35.8%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

Oakland, NE 7 mi Bancroft, NE 7 mi Rosalie, NE 9 mi Craig, NE 12 mi Decatur, NE 12 mi

ZIP Codes in Lyons

Lyons, NE is covered by 1 ZIP code:

68038

Lyons vs Other Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Lyons, NE affordable or expensive?

Lyons's cost of living index is 87, where 100 is the national average. That makes Lyons roughly 13% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage. The median home price is $93,600 and median rent is $666/month.

What is the crime rate in Lyons, NE?

Lyons's violent crime rate is 15.5 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 61.9 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 LYONS-DECATUR NORTHEAST SCHS. The district has 1 elementary, several middle, and 1 high schools. The student-to-teacher ratio is 11.5:1. 19.2% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Is Lyons, NE a good place to live?

Lyons, NE has a population of 815, a median household income of $40,625, and an unemployment rate of 1.1%. 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 30.4°F in January and 85.0°F in July. Annual rainfall is 31.3 inches with about 27.8 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What ZIP codes are in Lyons?

Lyons, NE is covered by 1 ZIP code: 68038.

What is the population of Lyons?

The population of Lyons, Nebraska is 815 with a median age of 56.7. 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 87 (100 = US average), median home $93,600, median household income $40,625, crime index 4 (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.