Cost of living in Lyon County, IA
Population 12,087 · Last updated May 21, 2026
Cost breakdown
Single person, by category, per month.
Rent in Lyon County
Fair Market Rents by bedroom count.
Source: HUD FMR FY2025
Income and earnings in Lyon County
Annual earnings figures from the Census ACS.
Source: ACS 2019-2023 5-Year.
Home values in Lyon County
Average values reported by homeowners.
Source: ACS 2019-2023 5-Year
Energy costs in Lyon County
Estimated monthly electricity and gas costs.
Source: EIA
Healthcare in Lyon County
Insurance premiums and coverage rates.
Source: ACS + national avg. Marketplace benchmark premiums are second-lowest Silver plan estimates and do not reflect employer plans, subsidies, or out-of-pocket costs. This is not healthcare advice.
Taxes in Lyon County
State and local tax rates for Iowa.
Tax rates change. Consult a qualified tax professional for advice on your specific situation. This is not tax advice.
Transportation in Lyon County
Commute patterns and estimated costs.
Source: ACS
Monthly cost estimates for Lyon County
What it costs to live in Lyon County each month.
- Rent $728
- Energy $195
- Water $50
- Groceries $315
- Transport $320
- Healthcare $480
- Federal tax $522
- State tax $175
- Rent $877
- Energy $234
- Water $60
- Groceries $522
- Transport $420
- Healthcare $864
- Federal tax $863
- State tax $321
- Rent $1,057
- Energy $292
- Water $70
- Groceries $792
- Transport $520
- Healthcare $1,350
- Childcare $1,200
- Federal tax $863
- State tax $321
Frequently asked questions about Lyon County
Common questions about cost of living, rent and salary.
What is the average rent in Lyon County?
In Lyon County, IA, a one-bedroom apartment averages $728 per month, a two-bedroom averages $877 per month, a three-bedroom averages $1,057 per month, according to HUD Fair Market Rent data.
What is the average salary in Lyon County?
In Lyon County, IA, the average household income is $72,881 per year and individual earnings for full-time workers average $42,003 per year, according to U.S. Census Bureau data.
What is the cost of living in Lyon County?
The estimated cost of living in Lyon County, IA is approximately $2,785 per month for a single person, $4,161 for a couple, $6,465 for a family. This includes rent, utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, and taxes.
What is the sales tax rate in Lyon County?
The combined sales tax rate in Lyon County, IA is 6.94%, which includes the Iowa state rate of 6.00% plus an average local rate of 0.94%.
Is Lyon County an affordable place to live?
Based on the data, a single person in Lyon County, IA would need approximately $2,785 per month to cover rent, utilities, food, transport, healthcare, and taxes. The average household income is $72,881 per year ($6,073 per month). Lyon County is relatively affordable compared to the national average.
How much does healthcare cost in Lyon County?
The ACA marketplace benchmark premium in Lyon County, IA is approximately $480 per month for an individual. Approximately 4.4% of residents are uninsured. Actual costs vary based on employer coverage, plan type, and individual circumstances.
What are house prices in Lyon County?
The average home value in Lyon County, IA is $215,600, with average annual property taxes of $1,983, according to U.S. Census Bureau data.
How does Lyon County compare to other areas?
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About this data
All figures on this page come from official U.S. government sources, listed below.
- HUD FMR FY2025
- ACS 2019-2023 5-Year
- EIA
- ACS + national avg
- ACS
- USDA + BEA RPP