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Lyons Switch, OK
Census-designated place in Adair County, Oklahoma.
Population
569
Land area
12.7sq mi
People per sq mi
45
ZIP codes
0
Lyons Switch and its ZIP codes
Lyons Switch at a glance
- Households here earn a median of $70,417 a year, 8% more than the Oklahoma figure of $65,039.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $185,800 (7% below Oklahoma) and median rent is $1,021 a month.
Housing and community stats
Lyons Switch, OK, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$70,417
Poverty rate
17.8%
Median home value
$185,800
Median rent
$1,021/mo
Homeownership
87.4%
Bachelor's or higher
23.2%
Median age
42.1
Average commute
24.5 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Irish Americans (66), German Americans (22), Mexican Americans (6).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Adair County. PPP loans are for Lyons Switch.
Unemployment rate
4.7%
Aug 2026, +0.3 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$43,754
4,294 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$44,129
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$145M
FY 2026, $7,430 per person
How people get to work
Lyons Switch, OK, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone77.1%
- Carpooled8.0%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked0.0%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
- Worked from home14.9%
Average one-way commute: 24.5 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Lyons Switch, OK, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: ice storm
Storm events since 1996
524
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
13
0.2% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
90° / 27°F
Health statistics
Share of adults in Lyons Switch, OK, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
45.8%
U.S. 33.3% +12.5 pts
Diabetes
19.1%
U.S. 12.1% +7.0 pts
Smoking
24.3%
U.S. 12.8% +11.5 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
10.6%
U.S. 11.1% -0.5 pts
Cities near Lyons Switch
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| Cherry TreeCensus-designated place | 3.9 mi | 11.5 |
| ZionCensus-designated place | 3.9 mi | 1 |
| Cave SpringCensus-designated place | 4.1 mi | 4.9 |
| Rocky MountainCensus-designated place | 4.2 mi | 15.3 |
| StilwellCity | 5.5 mi | 3.5 |
| MariettaCensus-designated place | 6 mi | 1.8 |
| BunchCensus-designated place | 6.3 mi | 15.3 |
| MulberryCensus-designated place | 6.3 mi | 0.9 |
| GreasyCensus-designated place | 6.5 mi | 10 |
| Honey HillCensus-designated place | 7.3 mi | 2.9 |
| FairfieldCensus-designated place | 7.4 mi | 4.9 |
| Elm GroveCensus-designated place | 7.5 mi | 2.4 |
| BarberCensus-designated place | 7.8 mi | 6.5 |
| WauhillauCensus-designated place | 7.8 mi | 9.8 |
| TitanicCensus-designated place | 8.1 mi | 5.3 |
| BellCensus-designated place | 8.2 mi | 4.7 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Lyons Switch, OK in?
- Lyons Switch is in Adair County, Oklahoma.
- What is the population of Lyons Switch, OK?
- About 569 people live in Lyons Switch, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Lyons Switch?
- Nearby places include Cherry Tree (3.9 mi), Zion (3.9 mi), Cave Spring (4.1 mi), Rocky Mountain (4.2 mi), Stilwell (5.5 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023