Lyon County, Kentucky
Lyon County: county in Kentucky, United States
About
Lyon County is a county located in the U.S. state of Kentucky. As of the 2010 census, the population was 8,314 and a population density of 13 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 county had an estimated population of 8,133 inhabitants. Its county seat is Eddyville. The county was created 172 years ago in 1854.
County Snapshot
Lyon County at a glance
Lyon County currently has 3 quality-checked populated place pages linked on MapSof, making it easier to jump from the county overview into local city pages.
Mapped populated places
3
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Kentucky counties
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Open related pagesLargest city
Indian HillsPopulation 2,971
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Quick Facts about Lyon County
| Population | 8,133 (2020) |
| Country | United States of America |
| State | Kentucky (United States) |
| Different from | Lyon County, Lyon County, Lyon County, Lyon County |
| Area | 664 km2 |
| Water as percent of area | 17% |
| Land as percent of area | 83% |
| Latitude & Longitude | 37.0191,-88.0833 |
| Named for | Chittenden Lyon |
| Capital | Eddyville |
| Establishment | January 14, 1854 |
| Time Zone | Central Time Zone |
| Local time | 20:31:05 (18th April 2026) |
| Density | 12 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth | -2.23% (2010-2020) |
| Weather | 71℉ Showers And Thunderstorms 7-days weather |
Geography
Lyon County is located at 37°1'9"N 88°4'60"W (37.0191300, -88.0832800). It has 5 neighbors: Caldwell County, Crittenden County, Livingston County, Marshall County and Trigg County.
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The largest city of Lyon County is Indian Hills with a population of 2,971. Other cities include, Eddyville population 2,550 and Kuttawa population 618. See all Lyon County cities & populated places.
Lyon County Populated Places
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Lyon County.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Indian Hills | 2,971 | City in Lyon County, Kentucky, United States |
| Eddyville | 2,550 | City in Lyon County, Kentucky, United States of America |
| Kuttawa | 618 | City in Lyon County, Kentucky, United States of America |
Weather
Showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 71. West wind around 8 mph, with gusts as high as 18 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%.
7-Day ForecastOfficial website of Lyon County
Official Website- Eddyville
Demographics
According to census records, the population of Lyon County decreased by 2.23% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 8,314 | - | census |
| 2011 | 8,435 | 1.43% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 8,446 | 0.13% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 8,452 | 0.07% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 8,411 | -0.49% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 8,474 | 0.74% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 8,238 | -2.86% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 8,261 | 0.28% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 8,171 | -1.1% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 8,210 | 0.48% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 8,133 | -0.95% | estimation process |
People born in Lyon County (2)
People born in Lyon County, including 45th Governor of Kentucky Keen Johnson, composer R. Dale Butts, .
More notable people
Other places with the same name (4)
- Lyon County, Nevada county in Nevada, United States with a population of 58,319 people.
- Lyon County, Kansas county in Nevada, United States with a population of 33,045 people.
- Lyon County, Minnesota county in Minnesota, United States with a population of 25,271 people.
- Lyon County, Iowa county in Iowa, United States of America with a population of 11,756 people.
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|---|---|---|
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