Lyon County, KY Public Records

Circuit Court
PO Box 565
Eddyville, KY 42038 https://kycourts.gov//courts/clerks/P
Hours: 8AM-4PM CST
P: 270-388-7231
F: 270-388-9135
Couriers: 500 W Dale Ave, #A
Judicial Center
Eddyville, KY 42038
Jurisdiction: Felony, Civil Actions over $5,000, Family, Contested Probate
Restricted Records: No adoption, mental, juvenile, or sealed records released
The Circuit Court clerk is responsible for managing the records of both the Circuit and District courts. If using GPS, use 210 Main St, Eddyville, KY 42038.
District Court
PO Box 565
Eddyville, KY 42038 https://kycourts.gov//courts/clerks/P
Hours: 8AM-4PM CST
P: 270-388-2727
F: 270-388-9135
Couriers: 500 W Dale Ave, #A
Eddyville, KY 42038
Jurisdiction: Misdemeanor, Civil Actions under $5,000, Eviction, Small Claims, Probate, Juvenile, Ordinances, Traffic
Restricted Records: No adoption, mental, juvenile, or sealed records released
The Circuit Court clerk is responsible for managing the records of both the Circuit and District courts. If using GPS, use 210 Main St, Eddyville, KY 42038.

Lyon County, KY Vital Records

Contact the Lyon County Office of the County Clerk if you would like to find vital records, such as birth, death, marriage, divorce, and real estate records.

Lyon County
County Clerk
500 W Dale Ave, Ste 140
Eddyville, KY 42038 http://68.222.251.95/recordsearch/
8AM-4PM EST
Phone: 270-388-2331
Fax: 270-388-0634
Recorded Documents

Lyon County Vital Certificates

If you would like to obtain a hard copy of a birth, death, marriage, divorce, or other vital record, you can do so by searching for and requesting a vital certificate. Vital certificates are hard copy documents, the same as those used by the United States government.

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Lyon County Population Records

Total Land Area (2000): 215.7 sq mi
Population (2009): 8,291
  • Females: 41.6%
  • White: 91.1%
  • Black/African American: 7.3%
  • Asian: 0.6%
  • Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: 0%
  • Hispanic or Latino Origin: 1%
  • White, Not Hispanic: 90.2%
Population Change (2000-2009): 211
Foreign-Born Population (2000): 0.8%
Language other than English spoken at home (2000): 2.3%
Persons Below Poverty Level (2008): 16.4%
High School Graduates (2000): 68%
Bachelor’s Degree or Higher (2000): 10.1%
Persons per Household (2000): 2.26
Housing Units (2000): 4,189
Homeownership Rate (2000): 81.8%
Migration Flow to Lyon County, KY from (2007-2008):

Lyon County Records

Total Earnings by Industry, in thou. dol. (2007):
  • Total: $81,641
  • Construction: $8,690
  • Retail Trade: $5,739
  • Professional and Technical Services: $0
  • Healthcare: $0
  • Banking: $1,092
  • Retail Trade: $5,739
  • Accommodations and Food Services: $5,394
  • Manufacturing: $0
  • Farms: $1,625
  • Government: $34,298
Employed (2000): 2,840
Unemployed (2000): 164
Unemployment Rate (2009): 12.2%
Annual Payroll per Employee (2007): $24,760
Local Government Employment (2007): 304
Local Government Revenue (2007): $15,577 (thou. dol.)
Local Government Debt (2007): $17,153 (thou. dol.)

Lyon County Birth, Death Records

Births (2007): 61
  • Per 1,000 population: 7.3
Deaths (2007): 107
  • Per 1,000 population: 12.8
Infant Deaths (2007): 0
  • Per 1,000 population: 0

Lyon County Criminal Records

Violent Crimes (2008): 5
  • Murder and non-negligent manslaughter: 0
  • Forcible rape: 0
  • Robbery: 0
  • Aggravated Assault: 5
Property Crimes (2008): 79
  • Burglary: 19
  • Larceny-Theft: 56
  • Motor Vehicle Theft: 4

Lyon County Genealogy Records