At a Glance
Median Income
$55,417
$28,288 per capita
Home Value
$111,400
Zillow: $255,464
Median Rent
$799/mo
22.9% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
10.2%
90.7% high school+
Unemployment
1.5%
9.6% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
38.0%
17.6% smoking rate
How Lone Rock Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Lone Rock's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Lone Rock 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 Rock residents earn a median household income of $55,417 , which is 26% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $28,288. The unemployment rate stands at 1.5% (58% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 9.6% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 722 business establishments, including 61 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Lone Rock is $111,400 , 60% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $255,464. Median rent is $799/month, with 22.9% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 94.1 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1970.
Education
10.2% of adults in Lone Rock hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(70% below the national average).
90.7% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.2/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
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 totals 34.1 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population821
Median Age38.5 yrs
Density821/mi²
Male / Female48% / 52%
Foreign Born5.2%
Veterans8.1%
Economy
B+
Median Income$55,417
Per Capita$28,288
Unemployment1.5%
Poverty9.6%
County GDP$1,660M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,065
Housing
A+
Home Value$111,400
Rent$799
Ownership65.9%
Zillow$255,464
Housing Units394
Rent Burden22.9%
Health
Obesity38.0%
Diabetes10.2%
Smoking17.6%
Heart Disease6.0%
Premature Death5,478/100K
Climate
Avg Temp47°F
Rain34.1 in/yr
Elevation707 ft
Education
D
Bachelor's+10.2%
High School+90.7%
Graduate+1.2%
School Score6.2/10
Community
2024 VoteR 45% / D 53%
Commute32 min
Broadband73.3%
Internet Speed58 Mbps
EV Stations3
Libraries4
Did You Know?
Lone Rock was founded in 1856.
The median home in Lone Rock was built in 1970.
The nearest airport is Tri-County Regional (2 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.404 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
17.2% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 3 fatal vehicle crashes.