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Lyerly, GA
Town in Chattooga County, Georgia.
Population
525
Land area
0.8sq mi
People per sq mi
699
ZIP codes
0
Lyerly and its ZIP codes
Lyerly at a glance
- Lyerly is about 3.7 times as dense as Georgia as a whole.
- Households here earn a median of $47,750 a year, 38% less than the Georgia figure of $77,353.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $114,600 (62% below Georgia) and median rent is $780 a month.
Local data for Lyerly, GA
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Lyerly, GA, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$47,750
Poverty rate
9.9%
Median home value
$114,600
Median rent
$780/mo
Homeownership
72.8%
Bachelor's or higher
14.1%
Median age
46.4
Average commute
33.7 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (46), Irish Americans (34), Scottish Americans (17).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Chattooga County. PPP loans are for Lyerly.
Unemployment rate
4.0%
Aug 2026, -0.3 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$45,407
5,079 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$39,446
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$163M
FY 2026, $6,514 per person
How people get to work
Lyerly, GA, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone91.9%
- Carpooled2.7%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked0.9%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.9%
- Worked from home3.6%
Average one-way commute: 33.7 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Lyerly, GA, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: tornado
Storm events since 1996
452
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
18
0.2% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
90° / 29°F
58.3 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Lyerly, GA, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
34.1%
U.S. 33.3% +0.8 pts
Diabetes
15.8%
U.S. 12.1% +3.7 pts
Smoking
20.9%
U.S. 12.8% +8.1 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
15.6%
U.S. 11.1% +4.5 pts
Cities near Lyerly
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| SummervilleCity | 5.9 mi | 4 |
| MenloCity | 7 mi | 0.8 |
| Broomtown, ALCensus-designated place | 7.8 mi | 4.7 |
| TrionTown | 11 mi | 4.1 |
| Gaylesville, ALTown | 13 mi | 1.4 |
| Berry CollegeCensus-designated place | 14 mi | 1.2 |
| RomeCity | 15 mi | 31.8 |
| Mentone, ALTown | 15 mi | 4.3 |
| Valley Head, ALTown | 16 mi | 3.8 |
| Cedar Bluff, ALTown | 16 mi | 4.8 |
| Fort Payne, ALCity | 17 mi | 56.4 |
| Hammondville, ALTown | 17 mi | 4.8 |
| ShannonCensus-designated place | 19 mi | 5 |
| LindaleCensus-designated place | 19 mi | 5.5 |
| Cave SpringCity | 21 mi | 3.7 |
| PlainvilleCity | 21 mi | 0.7 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Lyerly, GA in?
- Lyerly is in Chattooga County, Georgia.
- What is the population of Lyerly, GA?
- About 525 people live in Lyerly, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Lyerly?
- Nearby places include Summerville (5.9 mi), Menlo (7 mi), Broomtown, AL (7.8 mi), Trion (11 mi), Gaylesville, AL (13 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023