At a Glance
Median Income
$65,972
$27,343 per capita
Home Value
$144,100
Zillow: $304,051
Median Rent
$1,017/mo
24.5% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
21.0%
79.6% high school+
Unemployment
6.1%
1.3% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
35.1%
15.8% smoking rate
How Lone Oak Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Lone Oak's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Lone Oak a Good Place to Live?
B+
3.8 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Lone Oak residents earn a median household income of $65,972 , which is 12% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $27,343. The unemployment rate stands at 6.1% (69% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 1.3% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 271 business establishments, including 26 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Lone Oak is $144,100 , 49% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $304,051. Median rent is $1,017/month, with 24.5% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 97.1 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1999.
Education
21.0% of adults in Lone Oak hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(38% below the national average).
79.6% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.5/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Lone Oak has an average annual temperature of 64°F (18°C).
Winters average 44°F in January while summers reach 83°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 44.2 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population541
Median Age39.4 yrs
Density487/mi²
Male / Female45% / 55%
Foreign Born4.6%
Veterans11.9%
Economy
B+
Median Income$65,972
Per Capita$27,343
Unemployment6.1%
Poverty1.3%
County GDP$345M
Avg Weekly Wage$845
Housing
A+
Home Value$144,100
Rent$1,017
Ownership77.9%
Zillow$304,051
Housing Units246
Rent Burden24.5%
Health
Obesity35.1%
Diabetes9.9%
Smoking15.8%
Heart Disease5.4%
Premature Death9,817/100K
Climate
Avg Temp64°F
Rain44.2 in/yr
Elevation556 ft
Education
C+
Bachelor's+21.0%
High School+79.6%
Graduate+8.7%
School Score5.5/10
Community
2024 VoteR 86% / D 13%
Commute40 min
Broadband86.4%
Internet Speed23 Mbps
EV Stations4
Libraries1
Did You Know?
The median home in Lone Oak was built in 1999.
The nearest airport is Dallas Love Field (54 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.478 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
24.2% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 1 fatal vehicle crashes.
91 declared natural disasters on record.