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Lyons, KS
City in Rice County, Kansas.
Population
3,553
Land area
2.7sq mi
People per sq mi
1,339
ZIP codes
0
Lyons and its ZIP codes
Lyons at a glance
- Lyons is about 37 times as dense as Kansas as a whole.
- It is the 80th most populous of 721 cities and towns in Kansas.
- Households here earn a median of $62,569 a year, 16% less than the Kansas figure of $74,275.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $104,800 (52% below Kansas) and median rent is $760 a month.
Local data for Lyons, KS
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Lyons, KS, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$62,569
Poverty rate
9.1%
Median home value
$104,800
Median rent
$760/mo
Homeownership
72.3%
Bachelor's or higher
21.3%
Median age
38.6
Average commute
17.9 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (862), Mexican Americans (715), Irish Americans (438).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Rice County. PPP loans are for Lyons.
Unemployment rate
4.2%
Aug 2026, 0.0 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$51,330
3,829 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$59,723
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$76.17M
FY 2026, $8,080 per person
How people get to work
Lyons, KS, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone81.4%
- Carpooled13.1%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked3.8%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.5%
- Worked from home1.1%
Average one-way commute: 17.9 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Lyons, KS, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Very Low
Top: hail
Storm events since 1996
714
Countywide, mostly hail
Flood insurance policies
31
0.6% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
93° / 20°F
29.0 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone1 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Lyons, KS, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
40.6%
U.S. 33.3% +7.3 pts
Diabetes
12.4%
U.S. 12.1% about the same
Smoking
14.7%
U.S. 12.8% +1.9 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
12.3%
U.S. 11.1% +1.2 pts
Cities near Lyons
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| ChaseCity | 7.6 mi | 0.3 |
| SterlingCity | 9.3 mi | 1.9 |
| AldenCity | 9.4 mi | 0.2 |
| Little RiverCity | 11 mi | 0.4 |
| FrederickCity | 12 mi | 0.2 |
| RaymondCity | 12 mi | 0.3 |
| GeneseoCity | 12 mi | 0.6 |
| BushtonCity | 15 mi | 0.2 |
| NickersonCity | 15 mi | 1.3 |
| LorraineCity | 16 mi | 0.3 |
| WindomCity | 16 mi | 0.2 |
| The HighlandsCity | 19 mi | 1 |
| HolyroodCity | 20 mi | 0.5 |
| EllinwoodCity | 20 mi | 1.4 |
| WillowbrookCity | 21 mi | 0.3 |
| ClaflinCity | 22 mi | 0.3 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Lyons, KS in?
- Lyons is in Rice County, Kansas.
- What is the population of Lyons, KS?
- About 3,553 people live in Lyons, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Lyons?
- Nearby places include Chase (7.6 mi), Sterling (9.3 mi), Alden (9.4 mi), Little River (11 mi), Frederick (12 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023