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Lyons

A borough of 439 people in Pennsylvania
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Borough in Pennsylvania, US
1700Established
439Population
0.4 sq miArea
476 ftElevation

Lyons (also known as Lyon Station) is a borough that is located in Berks County, Pennsylvania, United States. The population was 439 at the time of the 2020 census.

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ZIP code19536
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Most working residents leave Lyons for work: only 0% work in town. The top destinations are Upper Macungie (7%), Maxatawny (7%) and Allentown (3%). Half commute less than 18 miles.

Upper Macungie
7%
Maxatawny
7%
Allentown
3%
Maidencreek
3%
Census LEHD 2023 · ACSWork & commute in Lyons →

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≈Just like Pennsylvania

No difference on any of 5 measures is outside the margin of error.

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Care nearby

Lehigh Valley Hospital - MacungieMacungie · 10.6 mi · ER
Community Health and Dental Care-BartoBarto · 10.5 mi · sliding-scale fees
Primary careNo shortage
DentalNo shortage
Mental healthNo shortage
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CDC's estimate for Lyons · CMS · HRSAHealth in Lyons →

Natural hazards in Lyons

30
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Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 30% of U.S. communities.

🌊 Inland flooding🌵 Drought🌀 Hurricanes
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Lyons has chilly winters and warm summers, with plenty of rain. A typical July afternoon reaches 86°, a January night drops to 21°, and about 4 inches of snow falls in a normal winter.

41° / 23°Winter
62° / 39°Spring
84° / 61°Summer
65° / 43°Fall
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The public schools Lyons’s kids attend, from kindergarten through graduation, outperform 78% of Pennsylvania’s districts on state tests and graduation. Among towns with similar incomes, they rank near the top.

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Nearest: Kutztown Community LibraryKutztown · 2.6 miles · 47 hrs a week
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