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Lyon’s story
141 years in pictures
Census counts: 166 in 1900, a peak of 446 in 1990, 296 in 2020. The archive holds 4 old photos and papers going back to 2007 and 2 maps from 1935 on.
- 1885Lyon is settled
LyonMS
A town of 267, settled in 1885.
1 bordering townMap →
Photo: Chillin662 · CC BY-SA 3.0
Population
267
2025 Census estimate · −8.9% since 2020
Median home value
$152K
Census ACS
Household income
$83K
median
Median age
46.5
years
Jobs based here
102
Balanced
Is Lyon a good place to live?
Lyon’s average trip to work is 13 minutes, below both Mississippi’s towns (23 minutes) and U.S. towns (25 minutes). Among 100 Mississippi towns, just 2 have a lower share of residents below the poverty line than Lyon. Lyon has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.
Small town
267 people, and everyone knows the way
In a town this size, neighbors are the best guide. Ask them anything.
Nearby towns
ClarksdaleLyon
Getting set up
The full setup list →Moving to Lyon: who provides what
Who provides power, water and the rest in Lyon, and how to reach them.
PowerEntergy Mississippi13.9¢/kWh · EIA 2025HIFLD · EIA
WaterTown of Lyon water system1 health-based violation in 5 years · EPAEPA
Internet6 providers100% of addresses get 100/20 MbpsFCC
Trash & dumpNot on file yetWe don’t have Lyon’s trash rules yet
Register to voteIn personMississippi has no online registration; you can register in person until 30 days before Election Day or by mail (postmarked 30 days before).vote.govWho runs elections hereCoahoma County RegistrarCoahoma County; contacts on the Handbook page.FVAP, Sep 2023
ZIP code3864538645 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.
Climate
In Lyon, expect mild winters and hot summers
Lyon has mild winters and warm summers, with plenty of rain. At 91°F, Lyon’s July high is near the Mississippi town median (91°F) and above the median of U.S. towns (85°F).
91°summer high
Typical low → high °F
Winter35–53°
Spring53–73°
Summer71–90°
Fall53–75°
Nov 12
typical first frost
Mar 16
typical last frost
+0.7°
vs. the 20th-century average
91°
typical summer high
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020
Natural hazards
Inland flooding leads a high hazard risk in Lyon
Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 66% of U.S. communities. Since 1991, 5 flood insurance claims have been paid out in Lyon.
66risk score of 100
FEMA risk score
Inland floodingTornadoesEarthquakes
5
paid flood claims since 1991
5
federal disasters paid out here
FEMA flood insurance claims · FEMA National Risk Index · OpenFEMA
Work & commute
About one in three of Lyon’s working residents commute to Clarksdale
Most working residents leave Lyon for work: only 4% work in town. The top destinations are Clarksdale (32%), Memphis (7%) and Tunica Resorts (5%). Half commute less than 42 miles.
4%work in town
Where working residents work
In Lyon4%
Clarksdale32%
Memphis7%
Tunica Resorts5%
Olive Branch4%
42 mi
median commute distance
102
jobs based in Lyon
Balanced
jobs vs. working residents
Census LEHD 2023 · ACS
Health
Lyon stands out in Mississippi and nationally: a larger share of its adults report frequent physical distress
21% of Lyon adults report frequent physical distress. Only 7 of the 102 Mississippi towns we compare have a higher share of adults who say their health is fair or poor than Lyon. 33% of Lyon adults feel lonely.
| Lyon | Mississippi towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Diabetes (CDC PLACES) | 22% | 16% | 12% |
| Frequent physical distress (CDC PLACES) | 21% | 16% | 14% |
| High blood pressure (CDC PLACES) | 55% | 45% | 35% |
| Fair or poor health (CDC PLACES) | 34% | 27% | 19% |
31 measures vs. Mississippi
2 better17 too close to call12 worse
| What stands out | Lyon | MS |
|---|---|---|
| Fewer binge drinkers | 10.9% | 13.6% |
| More adults treating high blood pressure | 85.1% | 79.7% |
| More adults with COPD | 15.5% | 8.6% |
Northwest Missississippi Regional Medical Center
1.5 mi away · emergency room
3 of 3
care shortages: primary care, dental, mental health
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CMS · HRSA
Keep exploring
Everything we know about Lyon
17pages on Lyon
The big questions
Out and about
The story
After high school
Colleges nearby
1 within 15 miles of the center of Lyon
About 3 of every 100 Lyon residents are enrolled in college, against 6 across Mississippi.
About Lyon
Town in Mississippi, United States
Lyon is a town in Coahoma County, Mississippi, United States. Per the 2020 census, the population was 296.
From Wikipedia, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0 · facts via Wikidata (CC0)
- Area
- 0.5 sq mi
- Elevation
- 174 ft
- ZIP code
- 38645
- Area code
- 662
Questions about Lyon
Short answers, built from the data on this page.
Is Lyon, MS a good place to live?
Lyon has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.