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Lyons, MI

Village in Ionia County, Michigan.

Population

896

Land area

1.2sq mi

People per sq mi

736

ZIP codes

0

Lyons and its ZIP codes

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Lyons at a glance

  • Lyons is about 4.1 times as dense as Michigan as a whole.
  • The median household income is $68,603, 6% below the Michigan median of $72,875.
  • A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $121,500 (48% below Michigan) and median rent is $1,063 a month.

Local data for Lyons, MI

Counts from official public data

Housing and community stats

Lyons, MI, American Community Survey 2020-2024

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Median household income

$68,603

Poverty rate

12.2%

Median home value

$121,500

Median rent

$1,063/mo

Homeownership

77.3%

Bachelor's or higher

9.8%

Median age

37.5

Average commute

26.8 min

Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (201), Mexican Americans (111), Irish Americans (65).

Home values and rentsIncome, education and commute

Economy and federal money

Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Ionia County. PPP loans are for Lyons.

Details

Unemployment rate

4.3%

Aug 2026, -0.3 pts in a year

Average annual pay

$49,699

18,832 jobs, 2025

Income per person

$45,022

BEA, 2024

Federal spending

$372M

FY 2026, $5,564 per person

Ionia County economyFederal spending

How people get to work

Lyons, MI, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates

  • Drove alone65.1%
  • Carpooled18.7%
  • Public transit0.0%
  • Walked0.3%
  • Bicycle0.0%
  • Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other10.5%
  • Worked from home5.4%

Average one-way commute: 26.8 minutes for people who do not work from home.

Environment and hazard risk

Lyons, MI, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA

Full report

Natural hazard risk

Relatively Low

Top: strong wind

Storm events since 1996

234

Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind

Flood insurance policies

87

0.3% of homes, county

July high / Jan low

81° / 16°F

35.9 inches of rain a year

Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone

Health statistics

Share of adults in Lyons, MI, CDC PLACES estimates

All 40 measures

Obesity

39.2%

U.S. 33.3% +5.9 pts

Diabetes

10.5%

U.S. 12.1% -1.6 pts

Smoking

16.3%

U.S. 12.8% +3.5 pts

Uninsured (18-64)

7.2%

U.S. 11.1% -3.9 pts

Cities near Lyons

NameDistanceLand area (sq mi)
MuirVillage1 mi0.7
PewamoVillage5.2 mi1
IoniaCity6.6 mi5.4
WestphaliaVillage8.2 mi1.1
PortlandCity8.2 mi2.6
PaloCensus-designated place9 mi0.7
HubbardstonVillage9.2 mi1.5
FowlerVillage10 mi1.3
SaranacVillage14 mi1.2
EagleVillage14 mi0.1
Carson CityCity15 mi1.1
MullikenVillage15 mi1
Maple RapidsVillage16 mi1.4
SunfieldVillage16 mi0.8
BeldingCity16 mi4.7
SheridanVillage17 mi1.1

Frequently asked questions

What county is Lyons, MI in?
Lyons is in Ionia County, Michigan.
What is the population of Lyons, MI?
About 896 people live in Lyons, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
What cities are near Lyons?
Nearby places include Muir (1 mi), Pewamo (5.2 mi), Ionia (6.6 mi), Westphalia (8.2 mi), Portland (8.2 mi).

Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023