About Lyons
Lyons is a small town in central Oregon with an estimated population of 1,220.
Officially, Lyons is an incorporated city with its own municipal government. The community covers 0.86 square miles, giving it a balanced suburban layout with room to breathe at roughly 1,419 residents per square mile.
📰 Lyons News Today
- A 1989 Eugene murder conviction relied on junk science. Now the man wrongfully convicted has been released - Oregon Public Broadcasting Oregon Public Broadcasting - OPB · Jul 18
- Lyons Air Quality Index (AQI) and USA Air Pollution IQAir · Jun 23
- Victor James "Jim" Allen Obituary (2026) - Lyons, OR - Davenport's Chapel of the Good Shepherd - Klamath Falls Legacy obituary · Aug 13
- Judge vacates Lane County murder conviction based on bitemark analysis - The Register-Guard The Register-Guard · Jun 24
- Oregon murder convictions thrown out based on flawed evidence OregonLive.com · Jun 23
Live headlines via Google News — updates through the day.
What Makes Lyons Unique
- One of 15 places in the US named Lyons — but the Oregon one has a character all its own.
- Part of the fabric of Oregon — one of 426 recognized communities statewide.
Why People Love It Here
- Quiet streets and a slower rhythm — the kind of place people move to on purpose.
- Housing dollars stretch further here than in the nearest metro.
- Well connected: 3+ neighboring communities within 10 miles.
🏞️ Parks & Outdoors in Lyons
- John Neal Memorial County Park reviews ★
- North Fork County Park reviews ★
- North Santiam State Park reviews ★
Parks mapped by the OpenStreetMap community · "reviews" opens each park's live Google reviews.
🏫 Schools in Lyons
- Mari-Linn Elementary School
Public schools, U.S. Dept. of Education (NCES) 2023–24 directory.
⚡ Quick Facts
StateOregon
TypeCity
Population (2024)1,220
Rank in state#149 of 240
Land area0.86 sq mi
Density1,419/sq mi
Coordinates44.7792, -122.6118