The Town FilesLyons, Indiana
Town in Greene County · population 625 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $82,100
- Household income
- $53,365
- Jan low / Jul high
- 23° / 88°
- Snow a year
- 18 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 12
- Median age
- 36.4
Lyons is a town of 625 people in Greene County, Indiana. The median home is worth $82,100, below the typical Indiana town ($150,400). It ranks quieter than 87% of Indiana towns, easier by car than 86% of Indiana towns, better for first-time buyers than 83% of Indiana towns.
- #5 in The 25 Best Affordable Small Towns to Retire in Indiana With Mild Winters
- #15 in The 25 Best Quiet, Affordable Small Towns to Retire in Indiana
- #20 in 25 Small Towns in Indiana With the Cheapest Homes
- #23 in The 25 Best Small Towns for Young Families in Indiana
- #25 in The 25 Most Affordable Small Towns in Indiana
How Lyons ranks
Percentile among Indiana towns with at least 500 people on The Town Files lifestyle rankings. 50 is typical for the state; 90 means better than 90% of Indiana towns.
Homes and cost of living
The median home in Lyons is worth $82,100, below the typical Indiana town ($150,400). Homes cost about 1.5 times the median household income of $53,365, which is more affordable than 96% of Indiana towns. Median rent is $859 a month. 74.8% of households own their home.
| Housing | Lyons | Typical Indiana town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $82,100 | $150,400 |
| Median rent | $859 | $888 |
| Median household income | $53,365 | $61,953 |
| Home value ÷ income | 1.5× | 2.5× |
| Homeownership | 74.8% | 73.4% |
| Median year built | 1974 | 1966 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 1.7% | — |
Who lives in Lyons
| People | Lyons | Typical Indiana town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 36.4 | 38.9 |
| Age 65 and over | 18.8% | 17.1% |
| Under 18 | 22.1% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 4.9% | 17.4% |
| Below the poverty line | 23.2% | 11.6% |
| Veterans | 7.7% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 9.7% | — |
| Work from home | 9.4% | 6.2% |
| Average commute | 23.7 min | 24.7 min |
| Homes with broadband | 88.4% | 89.2% |
Weather in Lyons
July highs average 87.6°F and January lows 23.0°F. About 49.6 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 18.2 inches of snow (typical Indiana town: 21.1 in). Expect about 37 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 97 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
12 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Lyons since 1950, compared with 23 for the typical Indiana town. 3 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an F3, struck on April 29, 1963 about 8.1 miles from the town center. Tornadoes within 10 miles have caused 1 deaths and 4 injuries since 1950. The most recent was on December 28, 2025.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 27 times; the largest was 2.00 inches on May 19, 2022.
Severe weather in Greene County since 1996
Greene County has been included in 19 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for flood, hurricane, snowstorm.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| January 24, 2026 | Winter Storm | EM-3641: Severe Winter Storm |
| July 22, 2025 | Flood | DR-4882: Severe Storms, Straight-Line Winds, Tornadoes, And Flooding |
| April 3, 2020 | Biological | DR-4515: Covid-19 Pandemic |
| March 13, 2020 | Biological | EM-3456: Covid-19 |
| June 8, 2008 | Severe Storm | DR-1766: Severe Storms, Flooding, And Tornadoes |
Jobs and pay in Greene County
Greene County had 6,380 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $45,645 a year. Unemployment was 3.9% in 2023; in Lyons itself the ACS puts it at 9.2%.
Public schools in Lyons
1 public school with 151 students, about 10.1 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| White River Valley Middle School | 5-8 | 151 | 10.1 |
Towns near Lyons
- Linton, IN5.2 mi · 5,133 people · home $86,000
- Elnora, IN7.8 mi · 631 people · home $101,300
- Bloomfield, IN8.1 mi · 2,289 people · home $109,800
- Worthington, IN10.5 mi · 1,393 people · home $91,400
- Dugger, IN11.1 mi · 797 people · home $87,800
- Odon, IN11.3 mi · 1,397 people · home $141,000
- Jasonville, IN13.5 mi · 1,983 people · home $65,900
- Freelandville, IN15.0 mi · 617 people · home $92,000
Lyons questions
Is Lyons, Indiana a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Lyons scores better for retirees than 76% of Indiana towns and quieter than 87%. 18.8% of residents are 65 or older (median age 36.4).
How much does a house cost in Lyons?
The median owner-occupied home in Lyons is valued at $82,100 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $53,365, so homes cost about 1.5 times income. Median rent is $859 a month.
What is the weather like in Lyons?
July highs average 87.6°F and January lows 23.0°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 49.6 inches of precipitation a year and 18.2 inches of snow.
Does Lyons get tornadoes?
12 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Lyons since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was a F3 on April 29, 1963. The typical Indiana town has had 23.
- U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024)
- U.S. Census Bureau, 2020 Census and 2025 Gazetteer (2020 / 2025)
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020)
- NOAA NCEI Storm Events Database (1950–2026)
- FEMA OpenFEMA Disaster Declarations (this product uses the FEMA OpenFEMA API but is not endorsed by FEMA) (1953–2026)
- NCES Common Core of Data (2023–24)
- BLS Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages; USDA ERS county unemployment (BLS LAUS) (2000–2024)
- The Town Files lifestyle rankings, built from federal demographic, school, crime and housing data (2025)