Lyon County, MN

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 2/10
directions_run Walkability 1/10
directions_bus Transit 1/10
directions_car Commute 9/10
home Housing 8/10
visibility Safety 8/10
local_library Schools 6/10
local_airport Airports 3/10
school Colleges 2/10
accessibility Hospitals 2/10
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
Convenient Commutes. Commutes are manageable, with reasonable travel times and access to reliable transportation options.
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
Relatively Affordable. Housing and rent are moderately priced, and the overall cost of living is manageable for the average household.
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
Healthcare Scarce. The area has little to no access to hospitals or healthcare providers, requiring significant travel for most medical needs.
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
25,498 332.4M (US)
Median Age
37.3 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
62.6% 64% (US)
College-Educated
28.6% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$72,761 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
86.4% 88% (US)
Average Commute
16 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
9.2% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$193,100 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$566 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$654 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
62.7% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

Marshall Urban Area
2
Minnesota
3
United States
4

Property Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing theft, burglary, or property damage.

How the Property Crime Score here compares with other places

Marshall Urban Area
3
Minnesota
4
United States
4

Climate

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 1 7 13
Feb 1 6 18
Mar 2 8 30
Apr 2 2 45
May 2 0 58
Jun 4 0 67
Jul 3 0 71
Aug 3 0 69
Sep 2 0 60
Oct 2 0 47
Nov 1 6 32
Dec 1 8 17

Hazards

Blizzard

Inland Flood Risk

Tornado Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place is a Republican stronghold, with 40% of residents leaning left and 53% leaning right.

Liberal (41%) (54%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 60%
Hillary Clinton 31%
Other 9%

Related Legislative Districts

Congressional District 7, MN State Senate District 15, MN State House District 15A, MN
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Schools

Lynd Elementary
3 miles, W • 2.8 star
Lynd Middle School
3 miles, W • 2.8 star
West Side Elementary
3 miles, E • 2.8 star
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Colleges

South Dakota State University
47 miles, W • 2.8 star
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Hospitals

Sanford Tracy
17 miles, S
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Airports

Joe Foss Field
72 miles, SW • 1.4 star
St. Cloud Regional Airport
118 miles, E • 1 star
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