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Lyons

A village of 763 people in Michigan
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Conserved land1%9 of 859 acres
Trails0.4 mi0.3 mi per sq mi
Parks & preserves2named on the map

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About Lyons

Township in Michigan, United States
3,513Population
36.9 sq miArea
761 ftElevation

Lyons Township is a civil township of Ionia County in the U.S. state of Michigan. The population was 3,513 at the 2020 census. The village of Lyons is mostly within the township. The villages of Muir and Pewamo are also within the township.

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Living in Lyons

Housing in Lyons

$195K Median sale price · Redfin, May 2026

The median sale price was $195,000 in May 2026.

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Work & commute in Lyons

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Most working residents leave Lyons for work: only 2% work in town. The top destinations are Ionia (15%), Lyons (10%) and Grand Rapids (4%). Half commute less than 21 miles.

Ionia
15%
Lyons
10%
Grand Rapids
4%
Lansing
4%
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Health in Lyons

B−

Health Grade B−

Healthier than 52% of U.S. towns on seven CDC estimates.

Compared with Michigan

1better than MI·1worse

of 32 measures CDC estimates. The other 30 are too close to call.

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Care nearby

Sparrow Ionia HospitalIonia · 7.3 mi · ER · rural critical access
Great Lakes Bay Health Centers BeldingBelding · 16.2 mi · sliding-scale fees
Primary careShortage · county-wide
DentalShortage · county-wide
Mental healthShortage · county-wide
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CDC's estimate for Lyons · CMS · HRSAHealth in Lyons →

Natural hazards in Lyons

45
Moderate

Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 45% of U.S. communities.

🌊 Inland flooding🌪️ Tornadoes💨 Strong wind
FEMA National Risk Index December 2025 · OpenFEMANatural hazards in Lyons →

Climate in Lyons

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Lyons has chilly, snowy winters and pleasant summers. A typical July afternoon reaches 83°, a January night drops to 16°, and about 54 inches of snow falls in a normal winter.

33° / 19°Winter
57° / 35°Spring
81° / 58°Summer
60° / 40°Fall
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Lyons Township District Library240 East Bridge Street · part of Lyons Township District Library
E-books29 hrs a week
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