Lyons, CO Rankings


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Lyons, CO is a small town located in Boulder County on the banks of the North St. Vrain Creek. According to Bestplaces.net, Lyons ranks highly in a number of categories such as Education, Amenities, Economy and Housing. The towns Education rating is 7 out of 10, indicating that local school districts offer quality education options for residents. Amenities also rank highly at 7 out of 10, with plenty of local shops, restaurants and other attractions to enjoy in the area. The Economy of Lyons is strong too with an impressive 8 out 10 ranking which reflects low unemployment rates and strong job growth potential. Finally, Housing offers excellent value for money with a rating of 7/10 and affordable property prices compared to other towns in the area. Overall rankings for Lyons are consistently high across all categories making it an excellent choice for those looking for their next place to call home.

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#17 Most Secure Places to Live in the U.S. (Mid-Size Metro Areas)
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#58 America's Best and Worst Cities for Crime (Mid-Size Metro Areas)
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#74 2005 High Gas Prices
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Over 4 years ago

My child attended LMSH from 6th grade through 8th grade.  During that time she was bullied so severely that it has caused severe trauma.  The bullying was  More

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Over 15 years ago

The teachers at both schools (elem and HS) are very good. Although I am disappointed in the district and where they spend their money. Recently the school added more  More

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Lyons has it's circles. It's not very tolerant of those who do not fit the majority  More

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