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Lyon County, located in the heart of Kansas, offers a diverse array of attractions and activities for visitors. With its rich history, visitors can explore the Lyon County Historical Society and Museum to learn about the area's heritage. The county is home to the iconic Emporia State University and the internationally renowned disc golf course, Peter Pan Park. Nature enthusiasts can enjoy the scenic Flint Hills and the Neosho River, while the Veterans Day Parade and the Dirty Kanza gravel bike race are popular annual events. Lyon County provides a mix of cultural, educational, and outdoor experiences for all to enjoy.

Lyon County (KS) Statistics

Number of cities/towns/villages6
Population33,000
Area850 sq mi
Density39 /sq mi
Altitude1,200 ft
Median Household Income$46,000
Poverty rate17%
Unemployment rate5%
Educational Attainment (Bachelor's Degree or higher)21%

Environmental risk in Lyon County, KS

Overall riskRelatively Low
Expected Annual LossVery Low
Social VulnerabilityRelatively High
Community ResilienceRelatively High
Avalanche RiskNot Applicable
Coastal Flooding RiskNot Applicable
Cold Wave RiskRelatively Low
Drought RiskRelatively Low
Earthquake RiskVery Low
Hail RiskVery Low
Heat Wave RiskRelatively Moderate
Hurricane RiskNot Applicable
Ice Storm RiskRelatively High
Landslide RiskRelatively Low
Lightning RiskRelatively Low
Riverine Flooding RiskRelatively Low
Strong Wind RiskVery Low
Tornado RiskRelatively Moderate
Tsunami RiskNot Applicable
Volcanic Activity RiskNot Applicable
Wildfire RiskRelatively Low
Winter Weather RiskRelatively Moderate

Data obtained from the FEMA National Risk Index.

Lyon County administration contact details

Lyon County administration contact details
Address 430 Commercial Emporia, KS 66801
County seat Emporia
Phone number (620) 341-4380
Email address [email protected]
Official website lyoncounty.org
County clerk Tammy Vopat
County fiscal officer Doreen Vopat
County permits office or building department contact details phone: (620) 341-3471, email: [email protected]
County commissioner Rollie Martin

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Find below the complete list of cities and towns in Lyon County:

  • EMPORIA

    Emporia is a City in Lyon county with -30 000 inhabitants.

  • AMERICUS

    Americus is a City in Lyon county with -1 000 inhabitants.

  • OLPE

    Olpe is a City in Lyon county with -1 000 inhabitants.

  • HARTFORD

    Hartford is a City in Lyon county with -1 000 inhabitants.

  • NEOSHO RAPIDS

    Neosho Rapids is a City in Lyon county with -500 inhabitants.

  • READING

    Reading is a City in Lyon county with -500 inhabitants.

  • ADMIRE

    Admire is a City in Lyon county with -500 inhabitants.

  • ALLEN

    Allen is a City in Lyon county with -500 inhabitants.

  • BUSHONG

    Bushong is a City in Lyon county with -100 inhabitants.

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