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Lyons, Ohio Population, Hospitals, Airports, and Schools

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Lyons, Ohio is a small village located in northwest Ohio in the county of Fulton. It is situated on the banks of the Maumee River and is about 25 miles southwest of Toledo. The village was founded in 1847 by Samuel M. Lyons and has a population of just over 1,000 people.

The primary industry in Lyons is agriculture, with crops such as corn, soybeans and wheat being grown in the area. There are also several small businesses located in town that provide services to the surrounding communities.

The village has a quaint downtown area with several shops and restaurants that offer local cuisine from both sides of the river. There are also two churches located downtown – Saint Joseph’s Catholic Church and Zion Lutheran Church – which offer spiritual guidance to residents.

One of Lyons’ most popular attractions is its annual festival called “Lyons Days” which takes place every summer during the first weekend of August. The festival features carnival rides, live music, food vendors, art booths, and more! It draws locals from all over northwest Ohio who come to enjoy the festivities and fun atmosphere.

The village also hosts several other events throughout the year such as its “Christmas in Lyons” event which includes caroling, hot chocolate stands, activities for kids and adults alike, along with a parade down Main Street complete with floats!

The people of Lyons are proud of their small town heritage and strive to keep it alive through their community involvement and civic pride. The school district consists of one elementary school (K-8) and one high school (9-12), both located within walking distance from each other on Main Street.

Overall, Lyons has a lot to offer its residents – an abundance of natural beauty due to its location on the Maumee River; friendly locals; plenty of local businesses; cultural events throughout the year; quality education for children; safe neighborhoods; low crime rates; plus much more! It truly is an ideal place to call home for those seeking a peaceful lifestyle away from city life but still close enough to enjoy all that nearby Toledo has to offer.

Population: 559. Estimated population in July 2024: 560 (+0.2% change)
Males: 274 (49.0%), Females: 285 (51.0%)

Fulton County

Zip code: 43533

Demographics

Median resident age: 33.9 years
Median household income: $41,346
Median house value: $81,300

Population by Race

Races in Lyons:

  • White Non-Hispanic (94.1%)
  • Hispanic (3.9%)
  • Other race (2.1%)
  • Two or more races (2.0%)
  • American Indian (1.3%)

Ancestries: German (31.3%), Irish (13.6%), United States (10.6%), French (5.5%), Czech (4.8%), English (3.9%).

Elevation: 771 feet

Land area: 0.7 square miles

Population by Education

For population 25 years and over in Lyons

  • High school or higher: 89.4%
  • Bachelor’s degree or higher: 9.5%
  • Graduate or professional degree: 1.1%
  • Unemployed: 4.5%
  • Mean travel time to work: 28.4 minutes

For population 15 years and over in Lyons village

  • Never married: 21.7%
  • Now married: 55.8%
  • Separated: 3.1%
  • Widowed: 11.9%
  • Divorced: 7.4%

0.4% Foreign born

Population change in the 1990s: -10 (-1.8%).

Hospitals

Hospitals/medical centers near Lyons:

  • FULTON COUNTY HEALTH CENTER (about 12 miles; WAUSEON, OH)
  • EMMA L BIXBY MEDICAL CENTER (about 14 miles; ADRIAN, MI)
  • HENRY COUNTY HOSPITAL, INC (about 22 miles; NAPOLEON, OH)

Airports

Airports certified for carrier operations nearest to Lyons:

  • TOLEDO EXPRESS (about 21 miles; TOLEDO, OH; Abbreviation: TOL)
  • WILLOW RUN (about 53 miles; DETROIT, MI; Abbreviation: YIP)
  • DETROIT METROPOLITAN WAYNE COUNTY (about 61 miles; DETROIT, MI; Abbreviation: DTW)

Other public-use airports nearest to Lyons:

  • FULTON COUNTY (about 8 miles; WAUSEON, OH; Abbreviation: USE)
  • LENAWEE COUNTY (about 12 miles; ADRIAN, MI; Abbreviation: ADG)
  • BETZ (about 18 miles; BLISSFIELD, MI; Abbreviation: 44G)

Colleges and Universities

Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to Lyons:

  • OWENS COMMUNITY COLLEGE-TOLEDO CAMPUS (about 29 miles; TOLEDO, OH; Full-time enrollment: 7,809)
  • UNIVERSITY OF TOLEDO (about 33 miles; TOLEDO, OH; Full-time enrollment: 15,999)
  • BOWLING GREEN STATE UNIVERSITY-MAIN CAMPUS (about 36 miles; BOWLING GREEN, OH; Full-time enrollment: 16,537)
  • WASHTENAW COMMUNITY COLLEGE (about 42 miles; ANN ARBOR, MI; Full-time enrollment: 5,436)
  • JACKSON COMMUNITY COLLEGE (about 44 miles; JACKSON, MI; Full-time enrollment: 2,756)
  • EASTERN MICHIGAN UNIVERSITY (about 47 miles; YPSILANTI, MI; Full-time enrollment: 17,476)
  • UNIVERSITY OF MICHIGAN-ANN ARBOR (about 48 miles; ANN ARBOR, MI; Full-time enrollment: 35,684)

Public primary/middle school in Lyons:

  • LYONS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL (Students: 241; Location: 518 N ADRIAN ST; Grades: PK – 05)

 

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