Lyon Mountain
Census-designated place in Clinton County, New York

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.
- 421residents (2020 Census)
- 1,798 ftelevation · 548 m
- 10.5 sq miland area · 27.2 km²
- 40 / sq mipopulation density
- 12952ZIP code
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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Living in Lyon Mountain
- Median household income
- $47,143
- Median home value
- $45,800
- Median rent
- $682/mo
- Median age
- 31.6
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Lyon Mountain had 421 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 421 |
|---|---|
| Density | 40 per sq mi (15 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Lyon Mountain at a glance
| State | New York (NY) |
|---|---|
| County | Clinton County |
| Type | Census-designated place |
| Population | 421 (2020) |
| Land area | 10.51 sq mi (27.2 km²) |
| Water area | 0.01 sq mi (0.02 km²) |
| Elevation | 1,798 ft (548 m) |
| Coordinates | 44.7183° N, 73.8663° W |
| ZIP code | 12952 |
| Census code (GEOID) | 3643951 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Lyon Mountain
- Dannemora7.3 mi E
- Redford8.2 mi S
- Cadyville10.5 mi E
- Morrisonville15.3 mi E
- Altona15.6 mi NE
- Chateaugay17.8 mi NW
- Plattsburgh West17.9 mi E
- West Chazy18.7 mi E
- Peru19.0 mi SE
- Burke19.6 mi NW
- Plattsburgh20.1 mi E
- Au Sable Forks20.6 mi SE
Straight-line distance between town centers.
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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