Lyle, MN

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 1/10
directions_run Walkability 1/10
directions_bus Transit 1/10
directions_car Commute 7/10
home Housing 10/10
visibility Safety 9/10
local_library Schools 6/10
local_airport Airports 2/10
school Colleges 3/10
accessibility Hospitals 5/10
directions_bike Bikeability
Not Bikeable. The area lacks biking infrastructure and has unsafe or impractical conditions for cyclists, requiring alternative transportation methods.
directions_run Walkability
Not Walkable. The area is heavily car-dependent, with almost no amenities within walking distance or pedestrian-friendly infrastructure.
directions_car Commute
Average Commutes. Travel times and convenience are typical, with some challenges during peak hours or in certain areas.
directions_bus Transit
Very Limited Access. The area has little to no public transportation infrastructure, making it difficult to travel without a personal vehicle.
home Housing
Extremely Affordable. The area offers very low housing costs and an overall cost of living that is highly accessible for most budgets.
visibility Safety
Generally Safe. Crime rates are below average, with only occasional incidents, making the area a relatively secure place to live.
local_airport Airports
Remote. Airport access is highly inconvenient or impractical, requiring extensive travel arrangements.
accessibility Hospitals
Limited Access. Few healthcare facilities are nearby, and travel may be necessary for specialized or higher-quality care.
school Colleges
Higher Education Desert. The area has little to no access to colleges, requiring significant travel or relocation for education.
local_library Schools
Strong Performance. Well-regarded schools with above-average academic outcomes, dependable graduation success, and solid support for college preparation.

Residents

Population
490 332.4M (US)
Median Age
41.3 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
65.7% 64% (US)
College-Educated
8.9% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$59,000 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
78.7% 88% (US)
Average Commute
26 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
13.5% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$105,400 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$488 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$371 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
67.2% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

Mower County
2
Austin Urban Area
2
Minnesota
3

Property Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing theft, burglary, or property damage.

How the Property Crime Score here compares with other places

Mower County
3
Austin Urban Area
3
Minnesota
4

Climate

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 1 9 14
Feb 1 8 19
Mar 2 6 30
Apr 4 2 45
May 4 0 57
Jun 5 0 67
Jul 5 0 71
Aug 4 0 68
Sep 3 0 60
Oct 2 0 47
Nov 2 4 33
Dec 1 11 18

Hazards

Blizzard

Excessive Heat Risk

Inland Flood Risk

Tornado Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place is a Democratic stronghold, with 56% of residents leaning left and 39% leaning right. However, Donald Trump carried the area in the 2016 presidential election.

Liberal (56%) (39%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 52%
Hillary Clinton 40%
Other 8%

Related Legislative Districts

Congressional District 1, MN State Senate District 23, MN State House District 23B, MN
See all legislative districts in this place

Schools

Lyle Elementary
<1 miles, N • 2.8 star
Flight Program
<1 miles, N • 3.2 star
Lyle Secondary
<1 miles, N • 2.3 star
Southland Elementary
9 miles, NE • 3.7 star
Browse all schools near Austin Urban Area

Colleges

Riverland Community College
12 miles, N • 1.9 star
North Iowa Area Community College
26 miles, SW • 1.9 star
Purdue University Global-Mason City
29 miles, SW • 1.4 star
Browse all colleges near Austin Urban Area

Hospitals

Mitchell County Regional Health
16 miles, S • 4.1 star
Mercyone North Iowa Medical Center
28 miles, SW • 3.2 star
Floyd County Medical Center
34 miles, S • 4.1 star
Browse all hospitals near Austin Urban Area

Airports

Rochester International Airport
36 miles, NE • 1 star
Waterloo Regional Airport
71 miles, S • 1 star
La Crosse Regional Airport
88 miles, E • 1 star
Browse all airports near Austin Urban Area