Lyon, Mississippi

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Population in 2022: 276 (94% urban, 6% rural).
Population change since 2000: -34.0%
 
Males: 99  (36.0%)
Females: 177  (64.0%)
Median resident age:

45.8 years
Mississippi median age:

38.9 years

Zip codes: 38645.

Estimated median household income in 2022: $73,380 (it was $34,375 in 2000)
Lyon:

$73,380
MS:

$52,719

Estimated per capita income in 2022: $37,976 (it was $20,646 in 2000)

Lyon town income, earnings, and wages data

Estimated median house or condo value in 2022: $140,116 (it was $90,000 in 2000)
Lyon:

$140,116
MS:

$162,500

Mean prices in 2022: all housing units: $160,358; detached houses: $161,303

Median gross rent in 2022: $764.

March 2022 cost of living index in Lyon: 77.2 (low, U.S. average is 100)
Percentage of residents living in poverty in 2022: 10.2%
(6.4% for White Non-Hispanic residents, 18.0% for Black residents)

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  • Races in Lyon, MS (2022)
    • 24464.6%White alone
    • 12533.1%Black alone
    • 61.6%Two or more races

Races in Lyon detailed stats: ancestries, foreign born residents, place of birth



According to our research of Mississippi and other state lists, there were 6 registered sex offenders living in Lyon, Mississippi as of May 22, 2024.
The ratio of all residents to sex offenders in Lyon is 54 to 1.


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Ancestries: English (33.1%), German (9.1%), Italian (5.6%), Irish (4.5%), Scotch-Irish (4.5%), Danish (1.4%).

Current Local Time: CST time zone

Elevation: 170 feet

Land area: 0.47 square miles.

Population density: 592 people per square mile   (low).

Lyon, Mississippi map

2 residents are foreign born

This town:

0.5%
Mississippi:

1.4%

Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units with mortgages in 2022: $1,434 (1.0%)
Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units with no mortgage in 2022: $1,105 (0.8%)

Nearest city with pop. 50,000+: Memphis, TN (70.2 miles , pop. 650,100).

Nearest city with pop. 1,000,000+: Dallas, TX (373.3 miles , pop. 1,188,580).

Nearest cities:

Clarksdale, MS (1.5 miles ),
Farrell, MS (2.9 miles ),
Jonestown, MS (3.0 miles ),
Coahoma, MS (3.2 miles ),
Friars Point, MS (3.4 miles ),
Alligator, MS (3.7 miles ),
Lambert, MS (3.8 miles ),
Tutwiler, MS (3.9 miles )

Latitude: 34.22 N, Longitude: 90.54 W

Area code commonly used in this area: 662

Distribution of median household income in Lyon, MS in 2022
Distribution of house value in Lyon, MS in 2022
Lyon satellite photo by USGS

Single-family new house construction building permits:

  • 2007: 2 buildings, average cost: $105,000
  • 2006: 1 building, cost: $180,000
  • 2001: 1 building, cost: $80,000
Number of permits per 10,000 Lyon, MS residents
Average permit cost in Lyon, MS
Unemployment in December 2023:
Here:

4.1%
Mississippi:

2.6%
Most common industries in Lyon, MS (%)
Both Males Females
Most common industries in 2000
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing & hunting (15.6%)
  • Health care (12.3%)
  • Educational services (11.8%)
  • Finance & insurance (7.5%)
  • Arts, entertainment, recreation (7.5%)
  • Plastics & rubber products (4.2%)
  • Administrative & support & waste management services (4.2%)
Most common industries for males in 2000
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing & hunting (27.0%)
  • Plastics & rubber products (7.8%)
  • Administrative & support & waste management services (7.8%)
  • Arts, entertainment, recreation (7.8%)
  • Educational services (6.1%)
  • Construction (4.3%)
  • Building material & garden equipment & supplies dealers (4.3%)
Most common industries for females in 2000
  • Health care (24.7%)
  • Educational services (18.6%)
  • Finance & insurance (14.4%)
  • Professional, scientific, technical services (7.2%)
  • Arts, entertainment, recreation (7.2%)
  • Personal & laundry services (7.2%)
  • U. S. Postal service (4.1%)
Most common occupations in Lyon, MS (%)
Both Males Females
Most common occupations in 2000
  • Farmers and farm managers (9.0%)
  • Preschool, kindergarten, elementary, and middle school teachers (7.1%)
  • Building and grounds cleaning and maintenance occupations (5.7%)
  • Other sales and related occupations, including supervisors (5.7%)
  • Other management occupations, except farmers and farm managers (5.2%)
  • Sales representatives, services, wholesale and manufacturing (5.2%)
  • Agricultural workers, including supervisors (4.7%)
Most common occupations for males in 2000
  • Farmers and farm managers (16.5%)
  • Other sales and related occupations, including supervisors (8.7%)
  • Agricultural workers, including supervisors (8.7%)
  • Other management occupations, except farmers and farm managers (7.8%)
  • Other production occupations, including supervisors (6.1%)
  • Material recording, scheduling, dispatching, and distributing workers (5.2%)
  • Electrical equipment mechanics and other installation, maintenance, and repair workers, including supervisors (5.2%)
Most common occupations for females in 2000
  • Preschool, kindergarten, elementary, and middle school teachers (12.4%)
  • Bookkeeping, accounting, and auditing clerks (9.3%)
  • Building and grounds cleaning and maintenance occupations (8.2%)
  • Sales representatives, services, wholesale and manufacturing (7.2%)
  • Other office and administrative support workers, including supervisors (6.2%)
  • Information and record clerks, except customer service representatives (5.2%)
  • Registered nurses (5.2%)

Average climate in Lyon, Mississippi

Based on data reported by over 4,000 weather stations

Lyon, Mississippi average temperatures Lyon, Mississippi average precipitation Lyon, Mississippi humidity Lyon, Mississippi wind speed Lyon, Mississippi snowfall Lyon, Mississippi sunshine Lyon, Mississippi clear and cloudy days

Tornado activity:

Lyon-area historical tornado activity is slightly below Mississippi state average. It is 70% greater than the overall U.S. average.

On 11/24/2001, a category F4 (max. wind speeds 207-260 mph) tornado 26.1 miles away from the Lyon town center injured 48 people and caused $4 million in damages.

On 2/21/1971, a category F5 (max. wind speeds 261-318 mph) tornado 42.1 miles away from the town center killed 47 people and injured 510 people and caused between $5,000,000 and $50,000,000 in damages.

Earthquake activity:

Lyon-area historical earthquake activity is significantly above Mississippi state average. It is 347% greater than the overall U.S. average.

On 3/25/1976 at 00:41:20, a magnitude 5.0 (4.9 MB, 5.0 LG, Class: Moderate, Intensity: VI - VII) earthquake occurred 99.0 miles away from the city center
On 5/4/1991 at 01:18:54, a magnitude 5.0 (4.4 MB, 4.6 LG, 5.0 LG, Depth: 3.1 mi) earthquake occurred 167.3 miles away from Lyon center
On 1/21/1982 at 00:33:54, a magnitude 4.7 (4.5 MB, 4.7 LG, 4.5 LG, Class: Light, Intensity: IV - V) earthquake occurred 115.5 miles away from Lyon center
On 5/4/2001 at 06:42:12, a magnitude 4.7 (4.2 MB, 4.7 LG, 4.5 LG) earthquake occurred 116.2 miles away from the city center
On 2/28/2011 at 05:00:50, a magnitude 4.7 (4.7 MW, Depth: 2.0 mi) earthquake occurred 126.1 miles away from Lyon center
On 4/27/1989 at 16:47:49, a magnitude 4.7 (4.6 MB, 4.7 LG, 4.3 LG) earthquake occurred 131.2 miles away from Lyon center
Magnitude types: regional Lg-wave magnitude (LG), body-wave magnitude (MB), moment magnitude (MW)

Natural disasters:

The number of natural disasters in Coahoma County (15) is near the US average (15).
Major Disasters (Presidential) Declared: 11
Emergencies Declared: 1

Causes of natural disasters: Floods: 11, Storms: 11, Tornadoes: 9, Winds: 4, Freeze: 1, Heavy Rain: 1, Winter Storm: 1, Other: 1 (Note: some incidents may be assigned to more than one category).
Lyon topographic map

Hospitals and medical centers near Lyon:

  • MEMORIAL HOSPICE, INC (Hospital, about 2 miles away; CLARKSDALE, MS)
  • RCG CLARKSDALE (Dialysis Facility, about 2 miles away; CLARKSDALE, MS)
  • NORTHWEST MISSISSIPPI REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER Acute Care Hospitals (about 2 miles away; CLARKSDALE, MS)
  • HEALING HANDS HOSPICE (Hospital, about 2 miles away; CLARKSDALE, MS)
  • HOSPICE OF NORTH MS CLARKSDALE (Hospital, about 2 miles away; CLARKSDALE, MS)
  • CLARKSDALE NURSING CENTER (Nursing Home, about 2 miles away; CLARKSDALE, MS)
  • MID DELTA HH OF CHARLESTON INC (Home Health Center, about 3 miles away; CLARKSDALE, MS)

Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to Lyon:

  • Coahoma Community College (about 4 miles; Clarksdale, MS; Full-time enrollment: 2,284)
  • Delta State University (about 35 miles; Cleveland, MS; FT enrollment: 3,304)
  • Northwest Mississippi Community College (about 43 miles; Senatobia, MS; FT enrollment: 6,607)
  • Mississippi Valley State University (about 50 miles; Itta Bena, MS; FT enrollment: 2,233)
  • Mississippi Delta Community College (about 54 miles; Moorhead, MS; FT enrollment: 2,100)
  • University of Mississippi (about 59 miles; University, MS; FT enrollment: 17,642)
  • University of Memphis (about 70 miles; Memphis, TN; FT enrollment: 17,427)

Public elementary/middle school in Lyon:

See full list of schools located in Lyon

Points of interest:

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Churches in Lyon include: Lyon United Methodist Church (A), Lyon Baptist Church (B), Liberty Baptist Church (C). Display/hide their locations on the map

Coahoma County has a predicted average indoor radon screening level less than 2 pCi/L (pico curies per liter) - Low Potential
Average household size:
This town:

2.1 people
Mississippi:

2.6 people

Percentage of family households:
This town:

60.8%
Whole state:

69.0%

Percentage of households with unmarried partners:
This town:

1.8%
Whole state:

5.7%


No gay or lesbian households reported

2 people in nursing homes in 2000

For population 15 years and over in Lyon:

Marital status in Lyon, MS
  • Never married: 36.1%
  • Now married: 42.3%
  • Separated: 1.1%
  • Widowed: 6.0%
  • Divorced: 14.4%

For population 25 years and over in Lyon:

  • High school or higher: 92.8%
  • Bachelor's degree or higher: 45.1%
  • Graduate or professional degree: 10.2%
  • Unemployed: 1.9%
  • Mean travel time to work (commute): 18.7 minutes
Educational Attainment in 2022
School Enrollment by Level of School in 2022
Education Gini index (Inequality in education)
Here:

7.9
Mississippi average:

11.8

Presidential Elections Results

Graphs represent county-level data. Detailed 2008 Election Results

Religion statistics for Lyon, MS (based on Coahoma County data)

Religions Adherents in 2010
Religions Adherents - Change between 2000 and 2010
ReligionAdherentsCongregations
Evangelical Protestant6,62927
Black Protestant5,45415
Mainline Protestant2,3757
Catholic9352
Other351
None10,723-
Source: Clifford Grammich, Kirk Hadaway, Richard Houseal, Dale E.Jones, Alexei Krindatch, Richie Stanley and Richard H.Taylor. 2012. 2010 U.S.Religion Census: Religious Congregations & Membership Study. Association of Statisticians of American Religious Bodies. Jones, Dale E., et al. 2002. Congregations and Membership in the United States 2000. Nashville, TN: Glenmary Research Center. Graphs represent county-level data

Food Environment Statistics:

Number of grocery stores: 9
This county:

3.26 / 10,000 pop.
Mississippi:

2.08 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (no gas): 3
This county:

1.09 / 10,000 pop.
Mississippi:

0.80 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (with gas): 19
Coahoma County:

6.87 / 10,000 pop.
Mississippi:

6.36 / 10,000 pop.
Number of full-service restaurants: 10
This county:

3.62 / 10,000 pop.
State:

5.03 / 10,000 pop.
Adult diabetes rate:
This county:

15.9%
State:

12.3%
Adult obesity rate:
Coahoma County:

39.6%
Mississippi:

33.1%
Low-income preschool obesity rate:
Coahoma County:

10.2%
State:

14.4%

Health and Nutrition:

Healthy diet rate:
Here:

59.4%
Mississippi:

48.6%

Average overall health of teeth and gums:
This city:

60.1%
Mississippi:

45.3%

Average BMI:
Lyon:

28.1
Mississippi:

29.2

People feeling badly about themselves:
Here:

17.8%
Mississippi:

20.5%

People not drinking alcohol at all:
This city:

11.4%
Mississippi:

11.6%

Average hours sleeping at night:
Lyon:

7.0
State:

6.7

Overweight people:
Lyon:

37.5%
State:

34.8%

General health condition:
Lyon:

63.5%
Mississippi:

54.9%

Average condition of hearing:
Lyon:

83.9%
State:

79.9%

More about Health and Nutrition of Lyon, MS Residents
Local government employment and payroll (March 2022)
Function Full-time employees Monthly full-time payroll Average yearly full-time wage Part-time employees Monthly part-time payroll
Water Supply 1$5,087$61,0440$0
Other Government Administration 1$4,069$48,8286$3,499
Health 0$0 1$257
Police - Other 0$0 3$2,738
Judicial and Legal 0$0 1$899
Totals for Government 2$9,156$54,93611$7,393

Lyon government finances - Expenditure in 2021 (per resident):

  • Current Operations - Central Staff Services: $52,000 ($188.41)
    General - Other: $49,000 ($177.54)
    Police Protection: $17,000 ($61.59)
    Judicial and Legal Services: $6,000 ($21.74)
    Sewerage: $5,000 ($18.12)
    Water Utilities: $5,000 ($18.12)
  • General - Interest on Debt: $4,000 ($14.49)

Lyon government finances - Revenue in 2021 (per resident):

  • Charges - Sewerage: $39,000 ($141.30)
  • Local Intergovernmental - Highways: $4,000 ($14.49)
  • Miscellaneous - Donations From Private Sources: $10,000 ($36.23)
    Interest Earnings: $1,000 ($3.62)
  • Revenue - Water Utilities: $48,000 ($173.91)
  • State Intergovernmental - General Local Government Support: $16,000 ($57.97)
  • Tax - Property: $109,000 ($394.93)

Lyon government finances - Debt in 2021 (per resident):

  • Long Term Debt - Beginning Outstanding - Unspecified Public Purpose: $101,000 ($365.94)
    Outstanding Unspecified Public Purpose: $90,000 ($326.09)
    Retired Unspecified Public Purpose: $11,000 ($39.86)

Lyon government finances - Cash and Securities in 2021 (per resident):

  • Other Funds - Cash and Securities: $631,000 ($2286.23)

Strongest AM radio stations in Lyon:

  • WROX (1450 AM; 1 kW; CLARKSDALE, MS; Owner: DELTA RADIO, INC.)
  • WCRV (640 AM; 50 kW; COLLIERVILLE, TN; Owner: BOTT BROADCASTING COMPANY/TENNESSEE)
  • WGSF (1030 AM; 50 kW; MEMPHIS, TN; Owner: FLINN BROADCASTING CORPORATION)
  • WDIA (1070 AM; 50 kW; MEMPHIS, TN; Owner: CLEAR CHANNEL BROADCASTING LICENSES, INC.)
  • WCPC (940 AM; 50 kW; HOUSTON, MS; Owner: WCPC BROADCASTING CO., INC.)
  • KGHT (880 AM; 50 kW; SHERIDAN, AR; Owner: METROPOLITAN RADIO GROUP, INC.)
  • WMQM (1600 AM; 50 kW; LAKELAND, TN; Owner: WMQM, INC.)
  • KAAY (1090 AM; 50 kW; LITTLE ROCK, AR; Owner: CITADEL BROADCASTING COMPANY)
  • WJCE (680 AM; 10 kW; MEMPHIS, TN; Owner: ENTERCOM MEMPHIS LICENSE, LLC)
  • WJNT (1180 AM; 50 kW; PEARL, MS; Owner: BUCHANAN BROADCASTING CO., INC.)
  • WSAO (1140 AM; daytime; 5 kW; SENATOBIA, MS; Owner: JESSE C. ROSS AND ERNESTINE A. ROSS)
  • WSJC (810 AM; 50 kW; MAGEE, MS; Owner: FAMILY TALK RADIO)
  • KWAM (990 AM; 10 kW; MEMPHIS, TN; Owner: CONCORD MEDIA GROUP, INC.)

Strongest FM radio stations in Lyon:

  • WWUN-FM (101.5 FM; CLARKSDALE, MS; Owner: CSN INTERNATIONAL)
  • WKXY (92.1 FM; CLARKSDALE, MS; Owner: CLARKSDALE BROADCASTING COMPANY)
  • WAID (106.5 FM; CLARKSDALE, MS; Owner: RADIO CLEVELAND, INC.)
  • WKDJ-FM (96.5 FM; CLARKSDALE, MS; Owner: RADIO CLEVELAND, INC.)
  • KFFA-FM (103.1 FM; HELENA, AR; Owner: DELTA BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • WMAV-FM (90.3 FM; OXFORD, MS; Owner: MISSISSIPPI AUTHORITY FOR EDUCATIONAL TV)
  • KJIW-FM (94.5 FM; HELENA, AR; Owner: ELIJAH MONDY,JR.)
  • KCLT (104.9 FM; WEST HELENA, AR; Owner: WEST HELENA B/CASTERS)
  • WDFX (98.3 FM; CLEVELAND, MS; Owner: AMERICAN FAMILY ASSOCIATION)

TV broadcast stations around Lyon:

  • WPRQ-LP (Channel 12; CLARKSDALE, MS; Owner: DAVID ELLINGTON)
  • WABG-TV (Channel 6; GREENWOOD, MS; Owner: MISSISSIPPI BROADCASTING PARTNERS)
  • WMAV-TV (Channel 18; OXFORD, MS; Owner: MISSISSIPPI AUTHORITY FOR EDUCATIONAL TELEVISION)
  • WXVT (Channel 15; GREENVILLE, MS; Owner: SAGA BROADCASTING, LLC)
  • W41BV (Channel 41; GRENADA, MS; Owner: MS COMMUNICATIONS, LLC)

Lyon fatal accident list:

Aug 25, 2013 05:16 PM, Cr-Roberston Road, Lat: 34.210886, Lon: -90.537642, Vehicles: 2, Persons: 3, Fatalities: 1
  • National Bridge Inventory (NBI) Statistics
  • 5Number of bridges
  • 49ft / 15.2mTotal length
  • 14,900Total average daily traffic
  • 2,268Total average daily truck traffic

FCC Registered Antenna Towers:

22 (See the full list of FCC Registered Antenna Towers in Lyon)

FCC Registered Broadcast Land Mobile Towers:

5
  • 16575 Hwy 61 N (Lat: 34.231500 Lon: -90.532889), Type: Tower, Structure height: 31 m, Overall height: 32 m, Call Sign: WPJG298, Licensee ID: L00001601,
    Assigned Frequencies: 154.695 MHz, 47.1400 MHz, 47.2600 MHz, Grant Date: 05/24/2011, Expiration Date: 06/13/2021, Cancellation Date: 08/14/2021, Certifier: Lawrence B Moore, Registrant: State Of Mississippi, Jackson, MS 39215-1850, Phone: (601) 944-9393, Fax: (601) 944-9404

  • 16575 Hwy 61 N (Lat: 34.231500 Lon: -90.532889), Type: Tower, Structure height: 31 m, Overall height: 32 m, Call Sign: WPJP224,
    Assigned Frequencies: 47.1400 MHz, 47.2600 MHz, Grant Date: 05/24/2011, Expiration Date: 08/05/2021, Cancellation Date: 10/09/2021, Certifier: Lawrence B Moore, Registrant: Mississippi Dept Of Trans, Jackson, MS 39215-1850, Fax: (601) 944-9404

  • 4.5 Mi N At Clover Hill (Lat: 34.279000 Lon: -90.532889), Call Sign: KNBB526, Licensee ID: L00033743,
    Assigned Frequencies: 43.0600 MHz, Grant Date: 11/14/2000, Expiration Date: 01/30/2006, Cancellation Date: 02/04/2002, Registrant: W S Heaton Jr, Lyon, MS 38645, Phone: (601) 624-6112

  • Northeast Corporate Limits (Lat: 34.219556 Lon: -90.538167), Call Sign: KKC289, Licensee ID: L00036327,
    Assigned Frequencies: 47.9800 MHz, Grant Date: 09/11/2002, Expiration Date: 09/28/2012, Cancellation Date: 12/01/2012, Registrant: Coahoma Electric Power Association, Lyon, MS 38645, Phone: (601) 624-8321

  • Lat: 34.290944 Lon: -90.515028, Call Sign: WSAF691,
    Assigned Frequencies: 453.062 MHz, Grant Date: 01/12/2024, Expiration Date: 01/12/2034, Certifier: Bobby D Huggins, Registrant: Business Radio Licensing, 30251 Golden Lantern Ste E, Laguna Niguel, CA 92677, Phone: (949) 348-8510, Fax: (949) 348-8514, Email:


FCC Registered Microwave Towers:

3
  • Lyon, 340 Hobson St. (Lat: 34.220222 Lon: -90.536944), Type: Tower, Structure height: 70.1 m, Overall height: 71.9 m, Call Sign: WQOJ565,
    Assigned Frequencies: 6345.49 MHz, 6197.24 MHz, Grant Date: 12/23/2021, Expiration Date: 10/18/2031, Certifier: Richard K Ashley Pe, Registrant: Cooperative Energy, Hattiesburg, MS 39404, Phone: (601) 268-2083, Fax: (601) 261-2375, Email:

  • LYON, Coahoma County School District (Lat: 34.215722 Lon: -90.542361), Type: Tank, Structure height: 48 m, Overall height: 49 m, Call Sign: WRHV348,
    Assigned Frequencies: 10915.0 MHz, 10915.0 MHz, 11155.0 MHz, 11155.0 MHz, 10915.0 MHz, 10915.0 MHz, 11155.0 MHz, 11155.0 MHz, 10915.0 MHz, 10915.0 MHz... (+14 more), Grant Date: 06/23/2020, Expiration Date: 06/23/2030, Certifier: Scott Litwiller, Registrant: Intelpath, Hinsdale, IL 60522, Phone: (312) 841-9188, Email:

  • Coahoma, Coahoma County School District (Lat: 34.368639 Lon: -90.523306), Type: Tank, Structure height: 45.7 m, Call Sign: WRKM967,
    Assigned Frequencies: 11405.0 MHz, 11405.0 MHz, 11565.0 MHz, 11565.0 MHz, 11645.0 MHz, 11645.0 MHz, 19380.0 MHz, 19380.0 MHz, 11405.0 MHz, 11405.0 MHz... (+36 more), Grant Date: 01/21/2021, Expiration Date: 01/21/2031, Certifier: Scott Litwiller, Registrant: Intelpath, Hinsdale, IL 60522, Phone: (312) 841-9188


FCC Registered Maritime Coast & Aviation Ground Towers:

3
  • Fletcher Field (Lat: 34.294278 Lon: -90.514556), Type: Tower, Call Sign: WPW5, Licensee ID: L00614822,
    Assigned Frequencies: 120.675 MHz, Grant Date: 03/31/2003, Expiration Date: 01/12/2008, Cancellation Date: 03/15/2008, Registrant: Clarksdale Coahoma County Airport Board, Lyon, MS 38645

  • 55 Airport Rd (Lat: 34.300111 Lon: -90.516778), Type: Pole, Structure height: 9 m, Overall height: 11 m, Call Sign: WQKN897,
    Assigned Frequencies: 122.800 MHz, Grant Date: 07/28/2009, Expiration Date: 07/28/2019, Cancellation Date: 09/28/2019, Certifier: Bob Howard, Registrant: Clarksdale Coahoma County Airport Board, Lyon, MS 38645, Phone: (662) 627-1225, Email:

  • 55 Airport Rd. (Lat: 34.294278 Lon: -90.514556), Type: Pole, Structure height: 8 m, Overall height: 10 m, Call Sign: WQLF200,
    Assigned Frequencies: 120.675 MHz, Grant Date: 01/09/2020, Expiration Date: 01/04/2030, Certifier: Bob Howard, Registrant: Business Radio Licensing, 30251 Golden Lantern, Suite E # 501, Laguna Niguel, CA 92677, Phone: (949) 348-8510, Fax: (949) 348-8514, Email:



FAA Registered Aircraft:

9 (See the full list of FAA Registered Aircraft in Lyon)

2003 - 2018 National Fire Incident Reporting System (NFIRS) incidents

    Fire incident distribution by year According to the data from the years 2003 - 2018 the average number of fire incidents per year is 16. The highest number of fire incidents - 27 took place in 2016, and the least - 8 in 2013. The data has a constant trend.
    Fire incident types in Lyon, MS When looking into fire subcategories, the most reports belonged to: Structure Fires (37.3%), and Mobile Property/Vehicle Fires (33.7%).

    • Fire incident types reported to NFIRS in Lyon, MS
    • 9437.3%Structure Fires
    • 8533.7%Mobile Property/Vehicle Fires
    • 7228.6%Outside Fires
    • 10.4%Other
See full National Fire Incident Reporting System statistics for Lyon, MS
Most common first names in Lyon, MS among deceased individuals
NameCountLived (average)
Mary2976.0 years
Willie1674.7 years
John1373.6 years
James1272.2 years
William1271.8 years
Robert1274.3 years
Henry880.0 years
George771.7 years
Joseph775.5 years
Annie775.7 years
Most common last names in Lyon, MS among deceased individuals
Last nameCountLived (average)
Williams1273.9 years
Thomas1172.3 years
Johnson1068.7 years
Smith970.9 years
Brown971.4 years
Jones874.3 years
Davis773.6 years
Coleman688.5 years
Mcgee678.2 years
Hall579.8 years
Houses and condos Apartments
Most commonly used house heating fuel in houses and condos in Lyon, MS
  • 68.3%Utility gas
  • 18.3%Bottled, tank, or LP gas
  • 13.5%Electricity
Most commonly used house heating fuel in apartments in Lyon, MS
  • 88.7%Utility gas
  • 11.3%Electricity


Lyon compared to Mississippi state average:

  • Unemployed percentage significantly below state average.
  • Hispanic race population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Median age significantly above state average.
  • Foreign-born population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Length of stay since moving in significantly below state average.
  • Number of college students significantly below state average.
  • Percentage of population with a bachelor's degree or higher significantly above state average.
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