Old Katy Bridge · National Register of Historic Places
Lyon Township’s story
Lyon Township in pictures
2 places on the National Register of Historic Places.
Explore the history →Lyon TownshipKS
A town of 283.
5 bordering townsMap →
Old Katy Bridge · Photo: SharonPapierdreams · CC BY-SA 4.0
Population
283
2025 Census estimate · +0.4% since 2020
Median home value
$265K
Census ACS
Household income
$133K
median
Median age
35.7
years
Jobs based here
673
A job hub
Is Lyon Township a good place to live?
64% of adults 25 and older hold a bachelor’s degree or more in Lyon Township, above both the Kansas town median (29%) and the median of U.S. towns (29%). Among 152 Kansas towns, just 1 have a higher share of households owning their home than Lyon Township. Lyon Township has 2 places on the National Register of Historic Places, among them Old Katy Bridge and Lyon Creek Rainbow Arch. Lyon Township has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.
What makes Lyon Township stand out
Where Lyon Township beats most towns.
Small town
283 people, and everyone knows the way
In a town this size, neighbors are the best guide. Ask them anything.
Nearby towns
Smoky Hill TownshipRinehart TownshipJefferson TownshipLiberty TownshipBlakely TownshipLyon Township
Getting set up
The full setup list →Moving to Lyon Township: who provides what
Who provides power, water and the rest in Lyon Township, and how to reach them.
PowerEvergy14.6¢/kWh · EIA 2025HIFLD · EIA
WaterMorris Co RWD 1No health-based violations in 5 years · EPAEPA
InternetProviders and speedsData pending · D4
Trash & dumpNot on file yetWe don’t have Lyon Township’s trash rules yet
Register to voteOnlineIn Kansas you can register online until 21 days before Election Day, in person until 21 days before Election Day, or by mail (postmarked 21 days before).vote.govWho runs elections hereGeary County ClerkGeary County; contacts on the Handbook page.FVAP, Sep 2025
ZIP code6644166441 100%Census 2020
EPA SDWIS (Oct 9, 2026) · HIFLD + EIA-861 2025 · Census 2020 ZCTAs · NCES 2024–25 · registration: vote.gov, updated Nov 18, 2024.
The data
Ordered by what stands out in Lyon Township.
Work & commute
In Lyon Township, the average trip to work runs longer than in the typical Kansas or U.S. town
Lyon Township’s average trip to work is 34 minutes, where Kansas’ towns sit at 20 minutes and U.S. towns at 25 minutes. Lyon Township’s median household income is $133,000. Jobs based in Lyon Township grew to 673 in 2023, 367 more than in 2013.
6%work in town
| Lyon Township | Kansas towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average trip to work | 34 minutes | 20 minutes | 25 minutes |
| Median household income | $133,000 | $73,000 | $80,000 |
| Working residents who work in town | 5.7% | 15% | 8% |
Where working residents work
In Lyon Township6%
Junction City34%
Manhattan20%
Topeka7%
Emporia5%
18 mi
median commute distance
673
jobs based in Lyon Township
A job hub
jobs vs. working residents
Census LEHD 2023 · ACS
Climate
Four seasons and hot summers in Lyon Township
Lyon Township has chilly winters and warm summers. The July high in Lyon Township is 91°F.
16″snow a winter
Typical low → high °F
Winter21–43°
Spring43–67°
Summer66–89°
Fall44–68°
Oct 26
typical first frost
Apr 12
typical last frost
+1.0°
vs. the 20th-century average
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020
Natural hazards
Lyon Township faces a low natural-hazard risk, led by tornadoes
Expected storm and flood damage is lower than in 66% of U.S. communities.
34risk score of 100
FEMA risk score
TornadoesInland floodingWildfire
FEMA National Risk Index · OpenFEMA
Health
How healthy Lyon Township is
Lyon Township beats the Kansas average on 3 of 32 CDC measures and trails it on 12. 35% of Lyon Township adults feel lonely.
| Lyon Township | Kansas towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Feel lonely (CDC PLACES) | 35% | 31% | 33% |
| Get no exercise (CDC PLACES) | 30% | 26% | 25% |
| Frequent mental distress (CDC PLACES) | 19% | 17% | 17% |
| Food insecurity (CDC PLACES) | 19% | 13% | 14% |
32 measures vs. Kansas
3 better17 too close to call12 worse
| What stands out | Lyon Township | KS |
|---|---|---|
| Fewer adults who have had cancer | 5.9% | 8.1% |
| Fewer adults with high cholesterol | 31.8% | 36.7% |
| More adults facing a utility shut-off | 12.2% | 8.2% |
Stormont Vail Health Flint Hills
6.3 mi away · emergency room
3 of 3
care shortages: primary care, dental, mental health
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CMS · HRSA
3%conserved
| Lyon Township | Kansas towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Miles of trail per square mile | 0.1 miles per square mile | 0.3 | 0.4 |
| Conserved land | 3% | 2.1% | 4.3% |
3%
conserved · 850 of 28,041 acres
4.4 mi
of trails · 0.1 per sq mi
| Biggest places to walk | Trails | Acres |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Geary State Fishing Lake and Wildlife Area | 1 mi | 454 |
Trails & parks © OpenStreetMap contributors · Conserved land: USGS PAD-US
Keep exploring
Everything we know about Lyon Township
17pages on Lyon Township
The big questions
Out and about
Day to day
After high school
Colleges nearby
None within 15 miles of Lyon Township; the nearest are
Manhattan Area Technical CollegeCommunity college · Public · Manhattan23.1 mi$9,844 in-state tuitionKansas State UniversityUniversity or college · Public · Manhattan23.7 mi$11,221 in-state tuition
About 3 of every 100 Lyon Township residents are enrolled in college, against 7 across Kansas.
A job hub
Every workday, about 668 people come to Lyon Township for work
Where Lyon Township’s working residents go each day. Line width shows the share.
673jobs based in Lyon Township
6%of working residents work in town
18 mimedian commute distance
Census LEHD 2023
About Lyon Township
Township in Kansas, United States
Lyon Township is a township in Geary County, Kansas, United States. As of the 2020 census, its population was 250.
From Wikipedia, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0 · facts via Wikidata (CC0)
- Area
- 44 sq mi
- Elevation
- 1,142 ft
Questions about Lyon Township
Short answers, built from the data on this page.
Is Lyon Township, KS a good place to live?
Lyon Township has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.