At a Glance
Median Income
$56,369
$33,924 per capita
Home Value
$28,200
Zillow: $173,519
Bachelor's Degree+
13.3%
96.7% high school+
Obesity Rate
41.9%
20.8% smoking rate
How Lone Elm Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Lone Elm's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Lone Elm a Good Place to Live?
B+
3.6 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Lone Elm residents earn a median household income of $56,369 , which is 25% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $33,924. 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 259 business establishments, including 16 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Lone Elm is $28,200 , 90% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $173,519. The cost of living index is 90.1 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1938.
Education
13.3% of adults in Lone Elm hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(61% below the national average).
96.7% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.2/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Lone Elm has an average annual temperature of 55°F (13°C).
Winters average 30°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 41.7 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population34
Median Age80.2 yrs
Density486/mi²
Male / Female74% / 27%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans70.0%
Economy
B+
Median Income$56,369
Per Capita$33,924
Unemployment
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$501M
Avg Weekly Wage$915
Housing
A+
Home Value$28,200
Rent
Ownership100.0%
Zillow$173,519
Housing Units25
Rent Burden28.9%
Health
Obesity41.9%
Diabetes11.1%
Smoking20.8%
Heart Disease6.5%
Premature Death8,287/100K
Climate
Avg Temp55°F
Rain41.7 in/yr
Elevation1,104 ft
Education
C
Bachelor's+13.3%
High School+96.7%
Graduate+3.4%
School Score6.2/10
Community
2024 VoteR 79% / D 19%
Broadband96.3%
Internet Speed25 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries3
Did You Know?
The median home in Lone Elm was built in 1938.
40.0% work from home.
The nearest airport is Topeka Regional (64 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.419 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
2.9% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 1 fatal vehicle crashes.