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Lyon County

NV · Pop. 60,630 · Suburban County

37/100Homestead Score

Lyon County, Nevada covers 2,003 square miles with a population of 60,630 and a density of 30.3 people per square mile, so rural land and genuine privacy are available. The agricultural economy is rated strong, built on hay, corn, haylage. A median home price of $343,000 and an effective property tax rate of 0.46% set the cost of entry. The climate sits in USDA hardiness zone 7a with a 160-day growing season, average summer highs of 90.3°F and average winter lows of 22.7°F. Annual rainfall averages 4.8 inches, and with drought risk rated very high, water storage and irrigation planning matter. South Lyon Medical Center is 3.1 miles away and includes an emergency room. Broadband reaches 98.4% of homes. On the hazard side, flood risk is very high, wildfire risk is very high, drought risk is very high, so plan infrastructure and insurance accordingly.

Property Tax: 0.46%
Growing Season: 160 days
Broadband: 98.4%
Density: 30.3/sq mi

Pros

  • A low effective property tax rate of 0.46% holds annual carrying costs down.
  • Broadband reaches 98.4% of homes, making remote work and online farm sales realistic.
  • South Lyon Medical Center, with an emergency room, is just 3.1 miles away — strong local healthcare access.
  • A strong agricultural economy built on hay, corn, haylage means local markets, equipment, and know-how are in place.
  • A low poverty rate of 11% signals a relatively stable local economy.

Cons

  • Wildfire risk is very high, requiring defensible space, fire-resistant construction, and an evacuation plan.
  • Flood risk is very high, so careful parcel siting and flood insurance are essential.
  • Drought risk is very high, making water storage and irrigation infrastructure essential rather than optional.
  • A 160-day growing season limits crop diversity and calls for season-extension tools.
  • Annual rainfall of just 4.8 inches means irrigation and water storage are core requirements.

At a glance

Lyon County, NV is a challenging place to homestead on the data.

Homestead score
37/100
Median home price
$343k
Property tax
0.46%
Growing season
160 days (zone 7a)
Annual rainfall
4.8"
Broadband
98.4%
Nearest hospital
South Lyon Medical Center, 3.1 mi

Taxes & Cost of Living

Property Tax Rate0.46%
Median Household Income$73,460
Poverty Rate11%

Land & Building

Median Home Price$343K

Climate & Growing

USDA Zone7a
Growing Season160 days
Annual Rainfall4.8 inches
Avg Summer High90.3°F
Avg Winter Low22.7°F
Top CropsHay, Corn, Haylage

Natural Disaster Risk

Drought7/10
Wildfire10/10
Tornado1/10
Flood7/10

Healthcare

Nearest HospitalSouth Lyon Medical Center (3.1 mi)
Emergency RoomYes
Healthcare Facilities1

Infrastructure & Community

Broadband Coverage98.4%

Business & Employment

Unemployment Rate4.8%
Ag EconomyStrong

Homesteading in Lyon County: FAQ

What is the growing season like in Lyon County?
Lyon County is in USDA hardiness zone 7a with a 160-day growing season, average summer highs of 90.3°F, and average winter lows of 22.7°F. The established crops are hay, corn, haylage.
How affordable is land and property here?
The median home price is $343,000 and the effective property tax rate is 0.46%. Per-acre raw-land prices vary widely by parcel here, so check active listings for current rates.
Is broadband internet available?
Broadband reaches 98.4% of homes, strong coverage that supports remote work for most parcels.
How close is healthcare?
South Lyon Medical Center is 3.1 miles away and includes an emergency room; there is 1 hospital in the county.

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Figures are sourced from public datasets: U.S. Census Bureau — ACS 5-year & Gazetteer, USDA NASS Census of Agriculture, USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map, NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020), FEMA National Risk Index, FCC Broadband Data Collection, BLS Local Area Unemployment Statistics, HIFLD Hospitals. Always confirm specifics locally before relying on them. See our methodology for how the homestead score is calculated.