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Lone Rock, WI

Wisconsin · Metropolitan Area

Lone Rock is a small town in Wisconsin with a population of 821. Residents earn $55,417 per year, which is 26% below the national average.

3.6 /5.0
B+ Good
821 Population 821/sq mi density
$55,417 Median Income $28,288 per capita
$111,400 Home Value $239,083 Zillow
$799 Median Rent 22.9% income on rent
47°F Avg Temperature 260 sunny days/yr
B+
Overall
3.6 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.9 / 5.0
$55,417 median income, 1.1% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$111,400 home value, $799/mo rent
D
Education
1.8 / 5.0
10.2% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $55,417
26% lower than US avg
Home Value $111,400
60% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+ 10.2%
70% lower than US avg
Median Rent $799
31% lower than US avg
Obesity Rate 38.0%
18% higher than US avg
Unemployment 1.1%
69% lower than US avg
Poverty Rate 9.6%
23% lower than US avg

How Lone Rock Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)

People

Population821
Median Age38.5 yrs
Density821/mi²
Male / Female48% / 52%
Largest GroupWhite 85%
Veterans8.1%

Economy

B+
Median Income$55,417
Per Capita$28,288
Unemployment1.1%
Poverty9.6%
County GDP$1,660M
Commute32 min

Housing

A+
Home Value$111,400
Rent$799
OwnershipN/A
Zillow$239,083
Housing Units394
Rent Burden22.9%

Health

Obesity38.0%
Uninsured9.5%
Smoking17.6%
Depression24.9%
Heart Disease6.0%

Climate

Avg Temp47°F (9°C)
AQI38 (Good)
Rain34.1 in/yr
Sunny Days260/yr
Elevation707 ft (215 m)

Education

D
Bachelor's+10.2%
High School+90.7%
Graduate+1.2%
School Score5.81

Community

2024 VoteR 45% / D 53%
Commute32 min
Broadband73.3%
Libraries4

Is Lone Rock a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Lone Rock receives an overall livability score of 3.6 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B+. Key strengths include low unemployment, affordable housing, abundant sunshine, high health insurance coverage. Areas to be aware of include below-average incomes. Lone Rock offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Lone Rock is $55,417, 26% below the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 1.1%. 9.6% of residents live in poverty, near the national average of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 32 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Lone Rock is $111,400, 60% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $799 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. At just 2x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.

Education

10.2% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 90.7% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.8/10.

Climate & Weather

Lone Rock experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 47°F. Winters average 19°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. With 260 sunny days per year, residents enjoy well above the national average of sunshine. Annual precipitation totals 34.1 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 38.

Lone Rock has a population of 821 with a density of 821 people per square mile. The median age is 38.5 years, 1% younger than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (84.8%).

Population

821
Total Population
821
People / sq mi
38.5yrs
Median Age
1% below US avg
1.0mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 48.4%
Female 51.6%

Race & Ethnicity

Lone Rock vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only93.4%
19% above US avg
Spanish6.6%
51% below US avg

Social Characteristics

Lone Rock vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Lone Rock is $55,417, which is 26% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 1.1% (below the 3.6% US average). 9.6% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 32 minutes.

Income: Lone Rock vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$55,417
26% below US avg
Per Capita Income$28,288
Avg Weekly Wage$1,065
IRS Avg AGI$79,709

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment1.1%
69% below US avg
Poverty Rate9.6%
23% below US avg
Establishments (County)722
County GDP$1,660M

Business (County)

Restaurants61
Healthcare51
Retail78
Manufacturing41

Tax & Cost of Living

Property Tax (IRS)$6,208
77% above US avg
Effective Tax Rate5.57%

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time31.6 min
Drive Alone81.8%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home9.8%

Walkability

The median home value in Lone Rock is $111,400, 60% below the national average. Monthly rent averages $799 (31% below US avg). Zillow estimates the typical home value at $239,083.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$111,400
60% below US avg
Zillow ZHVI$239,083

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$799
31% below US avg
Rent Burden22.9%

HUD Fair Market Rent

Studio$797
1 Bedroom$872
2 Bedrooms$1,097
3 Bedrooms$1,405
4 Bedrooms$1,572

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied65.9%
Housing Units394
Median Year Built1970

Property Tax

Avg Tax (IRS)$6,208
77% above US avg
Effective Rate5.57%
In Lone Rock, 38.0% of adults are obese (above the 32.1% national rate). 9.5% of residents lack health insurance. 17.6% are current smokers. 24.9% report depression. 29.8% are physically inactive.

Health Metrics: Lone Rock vs U.S. Average (%)

Chronic Conditions

Obesity38.0%
18% above US avg
Diabetes10.2%
Heart Disease6.0%
High Blood Pressure29.6%
Asthma11.3%
COPD7.0%
Cancer7.1%
Stroke3.2%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Smoking17.6%
26% above US avg
Binge Drinking20.6%
Physical Inactivity29.8%
Depression24.9%
Mental Distress18.3%
Physical Distress13.8%
Short Sleep34.4%

Healthcare Access

Insurance Rate95.4%
Uninsured9.5%
10% above US avg
Checkup Rate73.6%
Dental Visits63.3%
Premature Death5,478/100K

Food & Exercise

Food Environment9.3/10
Exercise Access40.8%
Healthcare Facilities51
Lone Rock has an average annual temperature of 47°F (9°C). Winters average 19°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. Annual precipitation is 34.1 inches. The area enjoys 260 sunny days per year. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 38.

Temperature

19°F Jan (-7°C) 72°F Jul (22°C)
Annual Average47.3°F
12% below US avg
January Average19°F (-7°C)
July Average72°F (22°C)
Sunny Days260 days/yr

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall34.1 inches
10% below US avg

Air Quality

AQI Median38.0
RatingGood

Geography

Elevation707 ft (215 m)
Area1.0 sq mi (2.6 km²)
Population Density821/sq mi
Coordinates43.1857°N, 90.2013°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
County FIPS55049
It is classified as Metro — 250K–1M. 10.2% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (70% below US avg). In the 2024 election, the county voted Democrat by a 7.6-point margin. 73.3% of households have broadband internet.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 45.3%
D 52.9%

Winner: Democrat by 7.6 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+10.2%
70% below US avg
High School+90.7%
Graduate Degree+1.2%
School Test Score5.81
D Education Grade (1.8/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 2Metro — 250K–1M
Population Density821/sq mi
Total Area1.0 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Broadband Access73.3%
Public Libraries4
Healthcare Facilities51
Restaurants61
Retail Stores78

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)3

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute31.6 min
Drive Alone81.8%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home9.8%

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