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Cost of living in Lyon County, KS

Estimated monthly cost
$2,514/mo
for a single person, all categories combined

Population 32,145 · Last updated May 21, 2026

Cost breakdown

Single person, by category, per month.

Rent $668 27%
Healthcare $480 19%
Federal tax $369 15%
Transport $320 13%
Groceries $317 13%
Energy $193 8%
State tax $117 5%
Water $50 2%

Rent in Lyon County

Fair Market Rents by bedroom count.

Studio
$602
per month
1 bedroom
$668
per month
2 bedroom
$876
per month
3 bedroom
$1,166
per month
4 bedroom
$1,382
per month

Source: HUD FMR FY2025

Income and earnings in Lyon County

Annual earnings figures from the Census ACS.

Household income
$59,078
per year
Individual earnings
$32,636
per year
Per capita
$29,881
per year

Source: ACS 2019-2023 5-Year.

Home values in Lyon County

Average values reported by homeowners.

Average home value
$142,200
Annual property tax
$2,272

Source: ACS 2019-2023 5-Year

Energy costs in Lyon County

Estimated monthly electricity and gas costs.

Electricity
$136
per month · 15.1¢/kWh
Natural gas
$57
per month
Annual total
$2,316
per year

Source: EIA

Healthcare in Lyon County

Insurance premiums and coverage rates.

Individual premium
$480
per month
Family premium
$1,350
per month
Uninsured rate
11.0%

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 Kansas.

State income tax
5.7%
Top marginal rate
State sales tax
6.5%
Combined sales tax
8.7%
incl. average local

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.

Average commute
15.2 min
Drive alone
76.6%
Public transit
0.2%
Work from home
6.4%

Source: ACS

Monthly cost estimates for Lyon County

What it costs to live in Lyon County each month.

Single person
$2,514
per month
  • Rent $668
  • Energy $193
  • Water $50
  • Groceries $317
  • Transport $320
  • Healthcare $480
  • Federal tax $369
  • State tax $117
Couple
$3,856
per month
  • Rent $876
  • Energy $232
  • Water $60
  • Groceries $525
  • Transport $420
  • Healthcare $864
  • Federal tax $637
  • State tax $242
Family
$6,272
per month
  • Rent $1,166
  • Energy $290
  • Water $70
  • Groceries $797
  • Transport $520
  • Healthcare $1,350
  • Childcare $1,200
  • Federal tax $637
  • State tax $242

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, KS, a one-bedroom apartment averages $668 per month, a two-bedroom averages $876 per month, a three-bedroom averages $1,166 per month, according to HUD Fair Market Rent data.

What is the average salary in Lyon County?

In Lyon County, KS, the average household income is $59,078 per year and individual earnings for full-time workers average $32,636 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, KS is approximately $2,514 per month for a single person, $3,856 for a couple, $6,272 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, KS is 8.70%, which includes the Kansas state rate of 6.50% plus an average local rate of 2.20%.

Is Lyon County an affordable place to live?

Based on the data, a single person in Lyon County, KS would need approximately $2,514 per month to cover rent, utilities, food, transport, healthcare, and taxes. The average household income is $59,078 per year ($4,923 per month). Lyon County has a moderate cost of living relative to local earnings.

How much does healthcare cost in Lyon County?

The ACA marketplace benchmark premium in Lyon County, KS is approximately $480 per month for an individual. Approximately 11.0% 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, KS is $142,200, with average annual property taxes of $2,272, according to U.S. Census Bureau data.

How does Lyon County compare to other areas?

You can compare Lyon County, KS with any other US county using our comparison tool at /compare. Lyon County is in the Emporia, KS metro area.

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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
Methodology All data sources