Checked
Lyons, IN
Town in Greene County, Indiana.
Population
920
Land area
0.8sq mi
People per sq mi
1,140
ZIP codes
0
Lyons and its ZIP codes
Lyons at a glance
- Lyons is about 6 times as dense as Indiana as a whole.
- Households here earn a median of $53,365 a year, 26% less than the Indiana figure of $71,957.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $82,100 (62% below Indiana) and median rent is $859 a month.
Local data for Lyons, IN
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Lyons, IN, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$53,365
Poverty rate
23.2%
Median home value
$82,100
Median rent
$859/mo
Homeownership
74.8%
Bachelor's or higher
4.9%
Median age
36.4
Average commute
23.7 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (221), Irish Americans (55), Honduran Americans (50).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Greene County. PPP loans are for Lyons.
Unemployment rate
3.5%
Aug 2026, -0.2 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$46,940
6,457 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$55,238
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$212M
FY 2026, $6,877 per person
How people get to work
Lyons, IN, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone73.6%
- Carpooled9.9%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked5.7%
- Bicycle0.8%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.5%
- Worked from home9.4%
Average one-way commute: 23.7 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Lyons, IN, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Very Low
Top: landslide
Storm events since 1996
353
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
45
0.3% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
88° / 23°F
49.6 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Lyons, IN, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
38.6%
U.S. 33.3% +5.3 pts
Diabetes
13.7%
U.S. 12.1% +1.6 pts
Smoking
17.5%
U.S. 12.8% +4.7 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
8.4%
U.S. 11.1% -2.7 pts
Cities near Lyons
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| Switz CityTown | 3.5 mi | 0.2 |
| LintonCity | 5.3 mi | 3.3 |
| NewberryTown | 5.6 mi | 0.5 |
| ElnoraTown | 7.8 mi | 1 |
| BloomfieldTown | 8.1 mi | 1.4 |
| SandbornTown | 8.4 mi | 0.4 |
| HashtownCensus-designated place | 8.9 mi | 0.3 |
| PleasantvilleCensus-designated place | 9.1 mi | 0.4 |
| VicksburgCensus-designated place | 9.2 mi | 0.3 |
| WorthingtonTown | 10 mi | 0.8 |
| MidlandCensus-designated place | 11 mi | 0.6 |
| ScotlandCensus-designated place | 11 mi | 0.6 |
| DuggerTown | 11 mi | 0.6 |
| OdonTown | 11 mi | 0.9 |
| WestphaliaCensus-designated place | 12 mi | 0.4 |
| CraneTown | 12 mi | 0.1 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Lyons, IN in?
- Lyons is in Greene County, Indiana.
- What is the population of Lyons, IN?
- About 920 people live in Lyons, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Lyons?
- Nearby places include Switz City (3.5 mi), Linton (5.3 mi), Newberry (5.6 mi), Elnora (7.8 mi), Bloomfield (8.1 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023