The Town FilesLyman, Mississippi
Community in Harrison County · population 2,372 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $215,900
- Household income
- $75,455
- Jan low / Jul high
- 42° / 90°
- Snow a year
- 0 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 48
- Median age
- 39.1
Lyman is a community of 2,372 people in Harrison County, Mississippi. The median home is worth $215,900, above the typical Mississippi town ($124,700). It ranks more upscale than 93% of Mississippi towns, better for families than 87% of Mississippi towns.
How Lyman ranks
Percentile among Mississippi towns with at least 500 people on The Town Files lifestyle rankings. 50 is typical for the state; 90 means better than 90% of Mississippi towns.
Homes and cost of living
The median home in Lyman is worth $215,900, above the typical Mississippi town ($124,700). Homes cost about 2.9 times the median household income of $75,455, which is more affordable than 49% of Mississippi towns. Median rent is $1,358 a month. 90.8% of households own their home.
| Housing | Lyman | Typical Mississippi town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $215,900 | $124,700 |
| Median rent | $1,358 | $820 |
| Median household income | $75,455 | $45,965 |
| Home value ÷ income | 2.9× | 2.8× |
| Homeownership | 90.8% | 65.3% |
| Median year built | 2006 | 1979 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 0.0% | — |
Who lives in Lyman
| People | Lyman | Typical Mississippi town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 39.1 | 37.3 |
| Age 65 and over | 19.2% | 16.6% |
| Under 18 | 30.6% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 22.9% | 19.4% |
| Below the poverty line | 20.8% | 22.9% |
| Veterans | 14.7% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 4.0% | — |
| Work from home | 15.2% | 4.0% |
| Average commute | 20.7 min | 23.9 min |
| Homes with broadband | 100.0% | 83.3% |
Weather in Lyman
July highs average 90.4°F and January lows 42.4°F. About 62.8 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 0.2 inches of snow (typical Mississippi town: 0.5 in). Expect about 69 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 16 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
48 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Lyman since 1950, compared with 31 for the typical Mississippi town. 9 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an F3, struck on May 19, 1980 about 4.6 miles from the town center. Tornadoes within 10 miles have caused 6 deaths and 78 injuries since 1950. The most recent was on June 18, 2026.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 44 times; the largest was 2.00 inches on May 15, 2022.
Severe weather in Harrison County since 1996
Harrison County has been included in 37 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for flood, hurricane, snowstorm.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| August 3, 2026 | Tropical Storm | DR-4930: Tropical Storm Arthur |
| February 6, 2026 | Winter Storm | DR-4899: Severe Winter Storm |
| January 24, 2026 | Winter Storm | EM-3640: Severe Winter Storm |
| October 22, 2021 | Hurricane | DR-4626: Hurricane Ida |
| August 28, 2021 | Hurricane | EM-3569: Hurricane Ida |
Jobs and pay in Harrison County
Harrison County had 89,013 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $48,164 a year. Unemployment was 2.9% in 2023; in Lyman itself the ACS puts it at 2%.
Towns near Lyman
- Gulfport, MS7.1 mi · 72,926 people · home $174,600
- Saucier, MS7.8 mi · 1,077 people · home $111,200
- Long Beach, MS10.8 mi · 16,780 people · home $215,200
- DeLisle, MS12.2 mi · 1,275 people · home $218,400
- Biloxi, MS12.9 mi · 49,449 people · home $225,100
- Pass Christian, MS14.6 mi · 5,686 people · home $270,900
- D'Iberville, MS14.7 mi · 12,721 people · home $210,100
- Diamondhead, MS15.7 mi · 9,529 people · home $259,600
Lyman questions
Is Lyman, Mississippi a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Lyman scores better for retirees than 53% of Mississippi towns and quieter than 46%. 19.2% of residents are 65 or older (median age 39.1).
How much does a house cost in Lyman?
The median owner-occupied home in Lyman is valued at $215,900 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $75,455, so homes cost about 2.9 times income. Median rent is $1,358 a month.
What is the weather like in Lyman?
July highs average 90.4°F and January lows 42.4°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 62.8 inches of precipitation a year and 0.2 inches of snow.
Does Lyman get tornadoes?
48 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Lyman since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was a F3 on May 19, 1980. The typical Mississippi town has had 31.
- 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)