Lyons

Town in Boulder County, Colorado

View of Lyons, Colorado
Photo: Billy Hathorn · CC BY-SA 3.0

Lyons is a town in Boulder County, Colorado, with 2,209 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 5,371 ft (1,637 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Altona, 7.1 miles S.

About Lyons

Lyons is a Statutory Town in Boulder County, Colorado, United States. The town population was 2,209 at the 2020 United States census, up from 2,033 at the 2010 United States census. Lyons is located at the confluence of North St. Vrain Creek and South St. Vrain Creek, 20 miles (32 km) east of Rocky Mountain National Park. Due to its location at the intersection of State Highway 7 and U.S. Highway 36, both of which lead to the national park, it is sometimes referred to as "The Double Gateway to the Rockies".

Text: Wikipedia · CC BY-SA 4.0

Lyons weather: 7-day forecast

Loading the National Weather Service forecast…

Hourly forecast & alerts ›

Source: National Weather Service (NOAA).

Live webcams in Lyons

All 12 webcams near Lyons ›

Webcams: Windy.com

Living in Lyons

Median household income
$122,837
Median home value
$845,400
Median rent
$1,981/mo
Median age
46.4
Cost of living and demographics of Lyons ›

Do you know Lyons? Tell us about it

Help other travelers: share what makes Lyons special. We review every message before publishing it.

Map of Lyons

Tap any street on the map to see it in Street View below. Map: © OpenStreetMap contributors.

Lyons Street View

Loading Street View…

Drag the image to look around and tap the arrows on the ground to move. If it says there is no imagery, tap a nearby street on the map above.

Open in Google Maps ›

Lyons, CO population

Lyons had 2,209 residents in the 2020 Census.

2020 Census2,209
Density1,609 per sq mi (621 per km²)

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.

Lyons at a glance

StateColorado (CO)
CountyBoulder County
TypeTown
Population2,209 (2020)
Land area1.37 sq mi (3.6 km²)
Water area0.02 sq mi (0.04 km²)
Elevation5,371 ft (1,637 m)
Coordinates40.2231° N, 105.2687° W
ZIP code80503
Official websitetownoflyons.com
Census code (GEOID)0847070

Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.

Towns near Lyons

Straight-line distance between town centers.

Frequently asked questions about Lyons

What county is Lyons in?

Lyons is in Boulder County, Colorado.

What is the population of Lyons, CO?

2,209 people lived in Lyons at the 2020 Census.

What is the ZIP code of Lyons, CO?

The ZIP code of Lyons is 80503.

What is the elevation of Lyons?

5,371 feet (1,637 m) above sea level.

What towns are near Lyons?

Altona (7.1 mi), Jamestown (9.6 mi), Longmont (9.6 mi), Lazy Acres (10.1 mi), Niwot (10.6 mi).

Last updated: