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Lyon County, MN
11 cities and towns and 9 ZIP codes in Lyon County, Minnesota.
Population
25,503
Land area
714sq mi
People per sq mi
36
ZIP codes
9
Cities and towns in Lyon County
Lyon County at a glance
- Lyon County is 50% less dense than Minnesota as a whole.
- The median household income is $75,303, 15% below the Minnesota median of $89,062.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $200,700 (39% below Minnesota) and median rent is $781 a month.
- Its largest cities are Marshall (13,896), Tracy (2,057) and Minneota (1,594).
Local data for Lyon County, MN
Counts from official public data
- Hospitals2
- Emergency Rooms2
- Nursing Homes2
- Schools25
- Colleges1
- Libraries5
- Banks12
- Post Offices2
- Parks16
- Grocery Stores12
- Restaurants56
- Affordable Housing6
- Home Health Agencies2
- Hospice Care2
- Dialysis Centers1
- Community Health Centers1
- Mental Health & Addiction Treatment3
- Private Schools5
- Toxic Release Facilities7
- Historic Places10
Housing and community stats
Lyon County, MN, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$75,303
Poverty rate
12.2%
Median home value
$200,700
Prices +5.0% in a year
Median rent
$781/mo
Homeownership
72.5%
Bachelor's or higher
31.1%
Median age
37.4
Average commute
14.6 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (8,693), Norwegian Americans (4,008), Irish Americans (1,624).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, income, federal spending and pandemic loans
Unemployment rate
3.9%
Sep 2026, +1.0 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$55,750
13,452 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$62,366
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$168M
FY 2026, $6,666 per person
PPP loans
$80.8M
2,355 loans, 9,361 jobs reported
Campaign donations
$126K
Itemized, 2026 cycle
How people get to work
Lyon County, MN, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone71.8%
- Carpooled8.4%
- Public transit0.5%
- Walked4.3%
- Bicycle0.5%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other2.0%
- Worked from home12.4%
Average one-way commute: 14.6 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Lyon County, MN, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: winter weather
Storm events since 1996
775
Most often hail
Flood insurance policies
29
0.3% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
85° / 4°F
28.9 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone10 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Lyon County, MN, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
37.9%
U.S. 33.3% +4.6 pts
Diabetes
11.0%
U.S. 12.1% -1.1 pts
Smoking
14.7%
U.S. 12.8% +1.9 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
8.5%
U.S. 11.1% -2.6 pts
Cities, towns and ZIP codes in Lyon County
Population shown
Frequently asked questions
- What is the largest city in Lyon County, MN?
- Marshall is the largest city or town in Lyon County, with about 13,896 residents.
- How many ZIP codes are in Lyon County?
- Lyon County includes 9 ZIP Code Tabulation Areas, including 56115, 56132, 56157, 56169, 56175.
- What is the population of Lyon County, MN?
- About 25,503 people live in Lyon County, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What counties border Lyon County?
- Lyon County borders Redwood County, Yellow Medicine County, Pipestone County, Murray County, Lincoln County.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023