At a Glance
Median Income
$80,294
$38,102 per capita
Home Value
$170,700
Zillow: $246,233
Median Rent
$947/mo
37.5% of income on rent
Violent Crime
134/100K
886/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
21.5%
95.3% high school+
Unemployment
1.5%
5.1% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
32.3%
14.3% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
49°F
275 sunny days/yr
How Lone Tree Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Lone Tree's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Lone Tree a Good Place to Live?
B
3.3 / 5.0 — Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Lone Tree residents earn a median household income of $80,294 , which is 7% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $38,102. The unemployment rate stands at 1.5% (58% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 5.1% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 5,140 business establishments, including 448 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Lone Tree is $170,700 , 39% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $246,233. Median rent is $947/month, with 37.5% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 87.8 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1964.
Safety & Crime
Lone Tree reports 134 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 65% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 886/100K.
Education
21.5% of adults in Lone Tree hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(36% below the national average).
95.3% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.2/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Lone Tree has an average annual temperature of 49°F (9°C).
Winters average 20°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. The area gets 275 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 38.8 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.
Data Overview
People
Population1,285
Median Age44.8 yrs
Density1,201/mi²
Male / Female54% / 46%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans8.5%
Economy
A+
Median Income$80,294
Per Capita$38,102
Unemployment1.5%
Poverty5.1%
County GDP$12,640M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,238
Housing
A+
Home Value$170,700
Rent$947
Ownership85.8%
Zillow$246,233
Housing Units523
Rent Burden37.5%
Crime
F
Violent134/100K
Property886/100K
Health
Obesity32.3%
Diabetes8.7%
Smoking14.3%
Heart Disease5.0%
Premature Death4,821/100K
Climate
Avg Temp49°F
Sunny Days275/yr
Rain38.8 in/yr
AQI43 (Good)
Elevation734 ft
Education
C+
Bachelor's+21.5%
High School+95.3%
Graduate+6.5%
School Score6.2/10
Community
2024 VoteR 30% / D 68%
Commute27 min
Broadband90.5%
Internet Speed108 Mbps
EV Stations3
Libraries8
Did You Know?
The median home in Lone Tree was built in 1964.
The nearest airport is The Eastern Iowa (32 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.495 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
9.4% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 108 Mbps.
There are 448 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 5 fatal vehicle crashes.