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Lyon County, KY
2 cities and towns and 2 ZIP codes in Lyon County, Kentucky.
Population
8,900
Land area
214sq mi
People per sq mi
42
ZIP codes
2
Cities and towns in Lyon County
Lyon County at a glance
- Lyon County is 64% less dense than Kentucky as a whole.
- The median household income is $65,066, close to the Kentucky median.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $189,500 (8% below Kentucky) and median rent is $747 a month.
- The biggest population centers are Eddyville (2,897) and Kuttawa (588).
Local data for Lyon County, KY
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Lyon County, KY, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$65,066
Poverty rate
9.5%
Median home value
$189,500
Prices +4.8% in a year
Median rent
$747/mo
Homeownership
80.4%
Bachelor's or higher
16.5%
Median age
47.1
Average commute
28.3 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (776), Irish Americans (700), Scottish Americans (160).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, income, federal spending and pandemic loans
Unemployment rate
4.7%
Sep 2026, +0.3 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$49,147
2,596 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$47,096
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$66.5M
FY 2026, $7,664 per person
PPP loans
$9.3M
200 loans, 1,533 jobs reported
Campaign donations
$17K
Itemized, 2026 cycle
How people get to work
Lyon County, KY, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone85.9%
- Carpooled4.2%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked4.3%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.8%
- Worked from home4.8%
Average one-way commute: 28.3 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Lyon County, KY, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Very Low
Top: ice storm
Storm events since 1996
551
Most often dense fog
July high / Jan low
90° / 30°F
53.1 inches of rain a year
Toxic release facilities
1
No Superfund sites
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone1 historic places
Cities, towns and ZIP codes in Lyon County
Population shown
Frequently asked questions
- What is the largest city in Lyon County, KY?
- Eddyville is the largest city or town in Lyon County, with about 2,897 residents.
- How many ZIP codes are in Lyon County?
- Lyon County includes 2 ZIP Code Tabulation Areas, including 42038, 42055.
- What is the population of Lyon County, KY?
- About 8,900 people live in Lyon County, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What counties border Lyon County?
- Lyon County borders Marshall County, Trigg County, Caldwell County, Crittenden County, Livingston County.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023