Lone Tree, IA

Full City Profile · Iowa · Johnson County County

4.1 /5.0
A Great
1,285 Population 1,201/sq mi density
$80,294 Median Income $38,102 per capita
$170,700 Home Value $253,039 Zillow
$947 Median Rent 37.5% income on rent
51°F Avg Temperature
A
Overall
4.1 / 5.0
Strong
A+
Economy
4.6 / 5.0
$80,294 median income, 2.1% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$170,700 home value, $947/mo rent
C+
Education
2.7 / 5.0
21.5% bachelor's degree or higher
Lone Tree experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 51°F (11°C). Winters average 23°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 35.7 inches. The area receives 27.5 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 39.

Temperature

23°F Jan (-5°C) 76°F Jul (24°C)
Annual Average51.0°F
6% below US avg
January Average23°F (-5°C)
July Average76°F (24°C)

Geography

Elevation734 ft (224 m)
Area1.1 sq mi (2.8 km²)
Population Density1,201/sq mi
Coordinates41.4859°N, 91.4267°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountyJohnson County County
Nearest AirportThe Eastern Iowa (CID)
32 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 35.7"
6% below US avg
Snowfall 27.5"
Wettest Month (Jun) 5.29"
Driest Month (Jan) 1.04"

Air Quality

AQI Median39.0
RatingGood
Good Days %70.8%
Unhealthy Days0

Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)

PM2.5 (Fine Particles)10.3 μg/m³

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Moderate
Risk Score87.4 / 100
Social Vulnerability11.4 / 100
Community Resilience96.7 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado Relatively High
Hurricane Very Low
Earthquake Very Low
Wildfire Relatively Low
Flood Relatively Moderate
Hail Relatively High
Strong Wind Very High
Heat Wave Relatively Moderate
Winter Weather Relatively High
Lightning Relatively Moderate
Ice Storm Relatively Moderate
Drought Relatively Moderate
Cold Wave Relatively High
Landslide Relatively Low
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)

Tornado History

657 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF4. Total: 10 fatalities, 283 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Mar 31, 2023 EF4 54 km 0
Mar 13, 1990 EF4 83 km 0
Aug 12, 1974 EF4 96 km 0
Aug 12, 1974 EF4 69 km 0
Apr 11, 1965 EF4 58 km 1
Apr 30, 1954 EF4 73 km 0
Mar 31, 2023 EF3 89 km 0
Jun 1, 2007 EF3 31 km 0
May 21, 2004 EF3 71 km 0
May 15, 1998 EF3 34 km 0
May 9, 1995 EF3 48 km 0
Jul 13, 1992 EF3 81 km 0
Mar 13, 1990 EF3 96 km 0
May 8, 1988 EF3 61 km 0
Aug 15, 1978 EF3 59 km 0
Jun 14, 1974 EF3 64 km 0
May 13, 1974 EF3 70 km 0
Jul 12, 1971 EF3 91 km 0
May 31, 1971 EF3 100 km 0
May 18, 1971 EF3 71 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950-2024)

Wildfire History

9 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: UNIT 3 (1,206 ac, 1999).

Year Name Acres Distance
1999 UNIT 3 1,206 50 km
2002 HSB 03 2 1,130 49 km
2009 UNNAMED 939 81 km
2010 FOLEY 786 78 km
2000 DESTRUST A 756 49 km
2011 ACE AUTO 676 68 km
2006 HSB 003 674 50 km
2004 HSB 009 608 49 km
2011 IRCP WUI ROFAE #2 FY11 510 88 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 23°F (-5°C) 1.0 in Coldest, Driest
February 27°F (-3°C) 1.2 in
March 40°F (4°C) 2.2 in
April 51°F (11°C) 3.8 in
May 63°F (17°C) 4.5 in
June 72°F (22°C) 5.3 in Wettest
July 76°F (24°C) 3.9 in Warmest
August 74°F (23°C) 3.9 in
September 66°F (19°C) 3.2 in
October 53°F (12°C) 3.0 in
November 40°F (4°C) 2.2 in
December 28°F (-2°C) 1.5 in

Lone Tree has a seasonal temperature swing of 53°F / from 23°F in January to 76°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 35.7 inches, with June being the wettest month (5.3") and January the driest (1.0").

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