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A town of 296 people in Mississippi

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About Lyon

Town in Mississippi, United States

296Population

0.5 sq miArea

174 ftElevation

Lyon is a town in Coahoma County, Mississippi, United States. Per the 2020 census, the population was 296.

From Wikipedia, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0 · facts via Wikidata (CC0)

Town numbers

ZIP code38645

Area code662

Living in Lyon

Work & commute in Lyon

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Most working residents leave Lyon for work: only 4% work in town. The top destinations are Clarksdale (32%), Memphis (7%) and Tunica Resorts (5%). Half commute less than 42 miles.

Clarksdale

32%

Memphis, TN

7%

Tunica Resorts

5%

Olive Branch

4%

4%Work in townlive and work in Lyon 42 miWhere do people commute?the commute map 102Jobs based herebalanced

Census LEHD 2023 · ACSWork & commute in Lyon →

Health in Lyon

Compared with Mississippi

2better than MS·12worse

of 32 measures CDC estimates. The other 18 are too close to call.

Conditions 8▼ 4 close Habits 1▲ 2▼ 1 close Care 1▲ 6 close Mind 2▼ 3 close Everyday needs all close

BetterToo close to callWorse

What stands out

10.9%Fewer binge drinkersMS 13.6% · better 85.1%More adults treating high blood pressureMS 79.7% · better 15.5%More adults with COPDMS 8.6% · worse

Care nearby

Northwest Missississippi Regional Medical CenterClarksdale · 1.5 mi · ER

Children's ClinicClarksdale · 1.1 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 Lyon · CMS · HRSAHealth in Lyon →

Natural hazards in Lyon

High

Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 66% of U.S. communities.

🌊 Inland flooding🌪️ Tornadoes🏚️ Earthquakes

5Does Lyon flood?paid flood claims since 1991 5Disasters that paid out herefederal disasters sent FEMA money to Lyon

FEMA National Risk Index December 2025 · OpenFEMANatural hazards in Lyon →

Climate in Lyon

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Lyon has mild winters and warm summers, with plenty of rain. A typical July afternoon reaches 91°, a January night drops to 34°, and snow is almost unheard of.

53° / 35°Winter

73° / 53°Spring

90° / 71°Summer

75° / 53°Fall

How much snow does Lyon get?Almost none.Rain & snow →When is the first frost?Around Nov 12, with the last in spring around Mar 16.Frost dates →Is it warmer than it used to be?+0.7° vs. the 20th century.Then & now →

NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020Climate in Lyon →

Libraries near Lyon

Nearest: Carnegie Public Library of Clarksdale and Coahoma CountyClarksdale · 2 miles · 43 hrs a week

Famous people from Lyon

Charles Mitchell

Charles MitchellSports RJRavern JohnsonSports ADAntoine DezallierNotable JBJean-Luc BœufBusiness

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Locator map of Lyon — Wikimedia Commons · Map: Arkyan · CC BY-SA 3.0

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Lyon Clarksdale

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Where Lyon residents work nearby:Clarksdale 32%Work & commute →

Compare side by side:Lyon vs Clarksdale

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