Lyon County, KS is a rural county located in the north-central region of the state. It has a population of 6,611 people, living in a total area of 577 square miles. Despite its rural setting, Lyon County offers residents access to various types of public transportation. The Kansas Department of Transportation (KDOT) provides bus services throughout the county with stops in many towns and cities in Lyon County. In addition, KDOT also operates two park and ride lots for commuters who need to travel to other parts of the state. For those without access to private transportation or who are unable to drive themselves around the county, taxi and rideshare services are available through local companies such as Lyon County Rides. Lastly, visitors from outside the county can fly into nearby airports such as Minneapolis-St Paul International Airport or Wichita's Mid Continent Airport and connect to Lyon County via shuttles and car rentals. This provides a convenient way for individuals to get around without needing their own vehicle.
The typical American commute has been getting longer each year since 2010. The average one-way commute in Lyon County takes 17.0 minutes. That's shorter than the US average of 26.4 minutes.
How people in Lyon County get to work:
- 78.0% drive their own car alone
- 12.5% carpool with others
- 3.6% work from home
- 0.6% take mass transit