Housing by town in Lyon County, Kansas
Lyon County, Kansas has 20 places with Census figures, and its median gross rent is $817 (±$34) a month (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
42.1% of its households rent.
The median gross rent was $674 in 2015–2019 (+21.2%; No measurable change after inflation).
Fremont Township has the highest median gross rent ($1,661) and Allen the lowest ($478).
Figures last updated on .
- Median gross rent
- $817 (±$34)
- Households that rent
- 42.1%
- Median household income
- $59,912
- Places
- 20
Cities, towns and townships in Lyon County
| Place | Median gross rent | Households that rent | Median household income | Median home value | Median real estate taxes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Admire | — | 8.3% | $56,094 | — | $1,066 |
| Agnes City Township | $487 | 24.2% | $57,159 | $106,600 | $1,339 |
| Allen | $478 | 39.7% | $59,016 | $59,600 | $1,118 |
| Americus | $756 | 19.5% | $73,542 | $124,100 | $2,139 |
| Americus Township | $990 | 18.7% | $85,556 | $144,600 | $2,165 |
| Bushong | $1,188 | 25.0% | — | — | — |
| Center Township (Lyon County) | $739 | 14.0% | $79,375 | $185,600 | $2,438 |
| Elmendaro Township | $713 | 19.3% | $76,528 | $108,300 | $2,091 |
| Emporia | $815 | 50.1% | $52,704 | $132,700 | $2,257 |
| Emporia Township | $1,102 | 13.5% | $93,984 | $346,300 | $4,000 |
| Fremont Township | $1,661 | 10.9% | $92,455 | $259,200 | $2,962 |
| Hartford | $700 | 24.2% | $55,250 | $69,500 | $1,304 |
| Ivy Township | $850 | 7.5% | $67,721 | $92,100 | $1,314 |
| Jackson Township (Lyon County) | — | 2.3% | $84,531 | $145,000 | $2,172 |
| Neosho Rapids | — | 2.7% | $75,625 | $79,200 | $1,217 |
| Olpe | $732 | 25.9% | $89,479 | $163,300 | $2,091 |
| Pike Township | $900 | 25.6% | $90,500 | $296,400 | $4,174 |
| Reading | $725 | 16.7% | $68,125 | $51,700 | $789 |
| Reading Township | $1,075 | 16.1% | $97,083 | $178,800 | $1,488 |
| Waterloo Township | — | 0.0% | — | $410,000 | — |
HUD income limits, fiscal year 2026
| Household size | Extremely low (30%) | Very low (50%) | Low (80%) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 person | $18,000 | $30,000 | $48,000 |
| 2 people | $21,640 | $34,300 | $54,850 |
| 3 people | $27,320 | $38,600 | $61,700 |
| 4 people | $33,000 | $42,850 | $68,550 |
| 5 people | $38,680 | $46,300 | $74,050 |
| 6 people | $44,360 | $49,750 | $79,550 |
| 7 people | $50,040 | $53,150 | $85,050 |
| 8 people | $55,720 | $56,600 | $90,500 |
How the places in Lyon County rank across Kansas
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Crime reported to police in Lyon County
| Year | Violent crimes | Violent per 100,000 | Property crimes | Property per 100,000 | Residents served | Departments reporting in full |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 79 | 248 | 496 | 1,559 | 31,823 | 2 of 3 |
In 2025, the police departments that report for Lyon County recorded 79 violent and 496 property crimes, 248 and 1,559 per 100,000 residents.
Departments serving 98% of the residents the FBI counts for the county reported every month that year; the rest are left out of these totals.
The county figure adds up its city and town police, its sheriff and any state police with residents of their own; a university or transit force is left out, because the people it serves are already counted by the town around them.
The FBI asks that these figures not be used to rank places or to judge how safe a neighborhood is.
Police departments in Lyon County, 2025
| Department | Residents served | Violent crimes | Property crimes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Emporia Police Department | 24,419 | 65 | 455 |
| Lyon County Sheriff's Office | 7,404 | 14 | 41 |
| Americus Police Department | 780 | — | — |
ZIP codes in Lyon County
| ZIP code | Residents | Median gross rent | Median home value | Median household income | Households that rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 66801 | 27,585 | $822 | $152,700 | $56,794 | 46.3% |
| 66835 | 1,202 | $1,023 | $124,000 | $81,000 | 19.8% |
| 66865 | 1,105 | $732 | $181,600 | $93,333 | 13.9% |
| 66854 | 1,007 | $713 | $78,000 | $96,250 | 24.9% |
| 66833 | 641 | $490 | $126,600 | $57,819 | 22.8% |
| 66868 | 620 | $792 | $150,000 | $103,393 | 7.6% |
| 66864 | 375 | — | $58,300 | $37,422 | 1.6% |
| 66830 | 203 | $850 | $102,500 | $57,109 | 9.0% |
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Questions about Lyon County
What is the crime rate in Lyon County?
In 2025, the police departments that report for Lyon County recorded 248 violent and 1,559 property crimes per 100,000 residents (79 violent and 496 property crimes in all).
Which place in Lyon County has the highest rent?
Fremont Township has the highest median gross rent, $1,661 (±$531) a month (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Which place in Lyon County has the lowest rent?
Allen has the lowest median gross rent, $478 (±$17) a month.
What is the median rent in Lyon County, Kansas?
The median gross rent in Lyon County is $817 (±$34) a month (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Sources
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Lyon County, Kansas
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Lyon County, Kansas
- HUD Income Limits, fiscal year 2026: Lyon County, KS
- FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program, Crime Data Explorer
- FBI: Uniform Crime Reporting statistics and their proper use
- US Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020–2024 5-year estimates for ZIP Code Tabulation Areas
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