The Town FilesLyons, Ohio
Village in Fulton County · population 602 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $158,300
- Household income
- $50,625
- Jan low / Jul high
- 15° / 86°
- Snow a year
- 32 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 5
- Median age
- 38.0
Lyons is a village of 602 people in Fulton County, Ohio. The median home is worth $158,300, below the typical Ohio town ($171,100). It ranks better for families than 86% of Ohio towns, easier by car than 81% of Ohio towns, quieter than 73% of Ohio towns.
How Lyons ranks
Percentile among Ohio towns with at least 500 people on The Town Files lifestyle rankings. 50 is typical for the state; 90 means better than 90% of Ohio towns.
Homes and cost of living
The median home in Lyons is worth $158,300, below the typical Ohio town ($171,100). Homes cost about 3.1 times the median household income of $50,625, which is more affordable than 26% of Ohio towns. Median rent is $823 a month. 55.8% of households own their home.
| Housing | Lyons | Typical Ohio town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $158,300 | $171,100 |
| Median rent | $823 | $914 |
| Median household income | $50,625 | $67,019 |
| Home value ÷ income | 3.1× | 2.6× |
| Homeownership | 55.8% | 71.7% |
| Median year built | 1971 | 1965 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 0.5% | — |
Who lives in Lyons
| People | Lyons | Typical Ohio town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 38.0 | 40.6 |
| Age 65 and over | 15.0% | 19.1% |
| Under 18 | 31.3% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 13.8% | 21.3% |
| Below the poverty line | 26.5% | 10.3% |
| Veterans | 7.9% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 0.0% | — |
| Work from home | 3.7% | 8.6% |
| Average commute | 23.2 min | 23.3 min |
| Homes with broadband | 90.9% | 90.9% |
Weather in Lyons
July highs average 85.5°F and January lows 14.7°F. About 38.1 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 32.0 inches of snow (typical Ohio town: 23.8 in). Expect about 20 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 148 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
5 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Lyons since 1950, compared with 16 for the typical Ohio town. The strongest, an F1, struck on July 14, 1992 about 8.0 miles from the town center. The most recent was on July 14, 1992.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 20 times; the largest was 2.00 inches on May 1, 2007.
Severe weather in Fulton County since 1996
Fulton County has been included in 9 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for flood, tornado, hurricane.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| March 31, 2020 | Biological | DR-4507: Covid-19 Pandemic |
| March 13, 2020 | Biological | EM-3457: Covid-19 |
| June 30, 2012 | Severe Storm | EM-3346: Severe Storms |
| September 13, 2005 | Hurricane | EM-3250: Hurricane Katrina Evacuation |
| September 19, 2004 | Severe Storm | DR-1556: Severe Storms And Flooding |
Jobs and pay in Fulton County
Fulton County had 18,066 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $57,129 a year. Unemployment was 3.5% in 2023; in Lyons itself the ACS puts it at 2.6%.
Towns near Lyons
- Fairfield, MI4.6 mi · 1,661 people · home $157,000
- Seneca, MI6.5 mi · 1,155 people · home $161,800
- Morenci, MI7.6 mi · 2,270 people · home $104,300
- Ogden, MI7.8 mi · 913 people · home $198,700
- Metamora, OH8.6 mi · 566 people · home $164,600
- Delta, OH8.8 mi · 3,316 people · home $166,600
- Madison, MI10.5 mi · 8,439 people · home $174,700
- Wauseon, OH10.8 mi · 7,568 people · home $152,600
Lyons questions
Is Lyons, Ohio a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Lyons scores better for retirees than 30% of Ohio towns and quieter than 73%. 15.0% of residents are 65 or older (median age 38.0).
How much does a house cost in Lyons?
The median owner-occupied home in Lyons is valued at $158,300 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $50,625, so homes cost about 3.1 times income. Median rent is $823 a month.
What is the weather like in Lyons?
July highs average 85.5°F and January lows 14.7°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 38.1 inches of precipitation a year and 32.0 inches of snow.
Does Lyons get tornadoes?
5 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Lyons since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was a F1 on July 14, 1992. The typical Ohio town has had 16.
- 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)