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Lyon, MS
Town in Coahoma County, Mississippi.
Population
386
Land area
0.5sq mi
People per sq mi
801
ZIP codes
0
Lyon and its ZIP codes
Lyon at a glance
- Lyon is about 13 times as dense as Mississippi as a whole.
Local data for Lyon, MS
Counts from official public data
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Coahoma County. PPP loans are for Lyon.
Unemployment rate
6.2%
Aug 2026, -0.4 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$45,311
6,085 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$49,673
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$169M
FY 2026, $7,891 per person
Environment and hazard risk
Lyon, MS, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: earthquake
Storm events since 1996
403
Countywide, mostly heat
Flood insurance policies
107
1.3% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
90° / 32°F
55.9 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Lyon, MS, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
41.5%
U.S. 33.3% +8.2 pts
Diabetes
22.2%
U.S. 12.1% +10.1 pts
Smoking
23.5%
U.S. 12.8% +10.7 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
13.5%
U.S. 11.1% +2.4 pts
Cities near Lyon
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| ClarksdaleCity | 2.3 mi | 18.8 |
| FarrellCensus-designated place | 8 mi | 1.3 |
| JonestownTown | 8.8 mi | 0.4 |
| BoboCensus-designated place | 9.5 mi | 1.9 |
| CoahomaTown | 10 mi | 0.2 |
| DublinCensus-designated place | 10 mi | 0.3 |
| Friars PointTown | 12 mi | 1.1 |
| AlligatorTown | 13 mi | 1 |
| Rena LaraCensus-designated place | 14 mi | 2.3 |
| LambertTown | 15 mi | 0.8 |
| TutwilerTown | 15 mi | 2.8 |
| MarksCity | 16 mi | 1.3 |
| DuncanTown | 17 mi | 0.9 |
| LulaTown | 17 mi | 0.4 |
| DarlingCensus-designated place | 18 mi | 2.7 |
| Elaine, ARCity | 19 mi | 0.5 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Lyon, MS in?
- Lyon is in Coahoma County, Mississippi.
- What is the population of Lyon, MS?
- About 386 people live in Lyon, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Lyon?
- Nearby places include Clarksdale (2.3 mi), Farrell (8 mi), Jonestown (8.8 mi), Bobo (9.5 mi), Coahoma (10 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023