At a Glance
Median Income
$21,635
$13,589 per capita
Home Value
$133,900
Zillow: $93,901
Bachelor's Degree+
10.7%
96.4% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
12.5% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
38.9%
19.1% smoking rate
How Lone Chimney Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Lone Chimney's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Lone Chimney a Good Place to Live?
C+
2.7 / 5.0 - Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Lone Chimney residents earn a median household income of $21,635 , which is 71% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $13,589. The unemployment rate stands at 0.0% (100% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 12.5% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 358 business establishments, including 25 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Lone Chimney is $133,900 , 53% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $93,901. The cost of living index is 87.8 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1993.
Education
10.7% of adults in Lone Chimney hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(68% below the national average).
96.4% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.7/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Lone Chimney has an average annual temperature of 61°F (16°C).
Winters average 39°F in January while summers reach 84°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 41.3 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population38
Median Age57.0 yrs
Density9/mi²
Male / Female55% / 45%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans0.0%
Economy
B
Median Income$21,635
Per Capita$13,589
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty12.5%
County GDP$457M
Avg Weekly Wage$870
Housing
B
Home Value$133,900
Rent
Ownership91.3%
Zillow$93,901
Housing Units26
Rent Burden25.8%
Health
Obesity38.9%
Diabetes11.3%
Smoking19.1%
Heart Disease6.5%
Premature Death13,688/100K
Climate
Avg Temp61°F
Rain41.3 in/yr
Elevation1,075 ft
Education
D
Bachelor's+10.7%
High School+96.4%
Graduate+0.0%
School Score4.7/10
Community
2024 VoteR 79% / D 20%
Commute21 min
Broadband47.8%
Internet Speed16 Mbps
EV Stations9
Libraries2
Did You Know?
The median home in Lone Chimney was built in 1993.
20.0% work from home.
The nearest airport is Stillwater Regional (17 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.431 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
31.6% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 5 fatal vehicle crashes.
91 declared natural disasters on record.