Lyon Mountain

Census-designated place in Clinton County, New York

Aerial view of Lyon Mountain, New York
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Lyon Mountain is an unincorporated community (census-designated place) in Clinton County, New York, with 421 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 1,798 ft (548 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Dannemora, 7.3 miles E.

About Lyon Mountain

Lyon Mountain is a hamlet and census-designated place located in the town of Dannemora in Clinton County, New York, United States. As of the 2020 census, Lyon Mountain had a population of 421.

The northern slopes of Lyon Mountain are in the southern part of the community, with the 3,840-foot (1,170 m) summit to the south in the town of Saranac.

The Lyon Mountain Correctional Facility, a minimum security prison, was located in the community. The facility closed in 2011, and has been purchased by a Canadian who has mined sand for hydrofracking from the site.

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Median household income
$47,143
Median home value
$45,800
Median rent
$682/mo
Median age
31.6
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Lyon Mountain, NY population

Lyon Mountain had 421 residents in the 2020 Census.

2020 Census421
Density40 per sq mi (15 per km²)

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

Lyon Mountain at a glance

StateNew York (NY)
CountyClinton County
TypeCensus-designated place
Population421 (2020)
Land area10.51 sq mi (27.2 km²)
Water area0.01 sq mi (0.02 km²)
Elevation1,798 ft (548 m)
Coordinates44.7183° N, 73.8663° W
ZIP code12952
Census code (GEOID)3643951

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

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Frequently asked questions about Lyon Mountain

What county is Lyon Mountain in?

Lyon Mountain is in Clinton County, New York.

What is the population of Lyon Mountain, NY?

421 people lived in Lyon Mountain at the 2020 Census.

What is the ZIP code of Lyon Mountain, NY?

The ZIP code of Lyon Mountain is 12952.

What is the elevation of Lyon Mountain?

1,798 feet (548 m) above sea level.

What towns are near Lyon Mountain?

Dannemora (7.3 mi), Redford (8.2 mi), Cadyville (10.5 mi), Morrisonville (15.3 mi), Altona (15.6 mi).

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