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Lyon County
City in Kansas, United States
Overview
Lyon County, Kansas is a welcoming region in east-central Kansas, home to the lively college town of Emporia and a collection of charming small communities. The county embodies the classic Midwestern spirit, with green landscapes, friendly faces, and a slower pace of life.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
United States
State
Kansas
Population
59,235
Time Zone
America/Chicago
Coordinates
38.46°, -96.15°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
77
Female Safety
75
LGBTQ+ Safety
60
Traffic Safety
75
Food Safety
90
Monthly Cost
$2,110
Local Cost
$1,370
Local Income
$2,950
Cashless
75
English
99
Temperature
12.8°C
Summer Avg
25.3°C
Winter Avg
-0.3°C
Record High
44.8°C
Record Low
-24.4°C
Humidity
72%
Precipitation
949 mm
City Vibrancy
—
Coworking
0
Cafes
0
Nightlife
0
Parks
0
Transport
0
Walk Score
0
Footways
—
Airport
EMP
Distance
14 km
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Frequently Asked Questions
Data sources
Source-backed data
NASA POWER - Climate normals and monthly weather measurements rendered as city weather metrics. Updated 2026-03-22.
World Air Quality Index - Latest available city-level air quality station measurement. Updated 2025-12-05.
OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Updated 2025-12-06.
OpenStreetMap transport extract - Walkability, footway density, and airport access metrics derived from mapped transport features. Updated 2025-12-05.
Oyster List city price model - City price estimates calibrated from local price surveys and jurisdiction-level cost signals. Updated 2026-01-14.
Estimated data
Oyster List AI-assisted estimates - Safety, lifestyle, income, and practical scores are model-assisted estimates derived from source-backed country and city signals. Confidence 72/100.
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