Lone Tree, IA

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 1/10
directions_run Walkability 1/10
directions_bus Transit 1/10
directions_car Commute 6/10
home Housing 7/10
visibility Safety 7/10
local_library Schools 9/10
local_airport Airports 2/10
school Colleges 5/10
accessibility Hospitals 8/10
directions_bike Bikeability
Not Bikeable. The area lacks biking infrastructure and has unsafe or impractical conditions for cyclists, requiring alternative transportation methods.
directions_run Walkability
Not Walkable. The area is heavily car-dependent, with almost no amenities within walking distance or pedestrian-friendly infrastructure.
directions_car Commute
Average Commutes. Travel times and convenience are typical, with some challenges during peak hours or in certain areas.
directions_bus Transit
Very Limited Access. The area has little to no public transportation infrastructure, making it difficult to travel without a personal vehicle.
home Housing
Moderately Priced. The area has a balanced cost of living, with housing and rent costs that are neither particularly high nor low.
visibility Safety
Moderately Safe. The area experiences moderate crime levels; while safe in many aspects, some caution may be necessary.
local_airport Airports
Remote. Airport access is highly inconvenient or impractical, requiring extensive travel arrangements.
accessibility Hospitals
Well-Served. A good range of reputable hospitals and healthcare providers are easily accessible, ensuring reliable medical services.
school Colleges
Limited Access. Few colleges are nearby, and travel or relocation may be necessary for quality higher education opportunities.
local_library Schools
Academic Excellence. High-performing schools with excellent test scores, strong graduation rates, and consistent college readiness. These schools regularly exceed state standards.

Residents

Population
1,285 332.4M (US)
Median Age
44.8 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
68.0% 64% (US)
College-Educated
21.5% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$80,294 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
93.7% 88% (US)
Average Commute
29 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
7.8% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$170,700 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$535 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$767 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
77.8% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

Johnson County
3
Iowa City Metro Area
4
Iowa
3

Property Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing theft, burglary, or property damage.

How the Property Crime Score here compares with other places

Johnson County
4
Iowa City Metro Area
4
Iowa
4

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place is a true purple area, with voters evenly split, with 49% of residents leaning left and 46% leaning right. However, Donald Trump carried the area by a wide margin in the 2016 presidential election.

Liberal (49%) (46%) Conservative

Climate

Hot-summer continental climate. Strong seasonal temperature contrasts with hot summers and cold snowy winters. See monthly weather averages below.

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 1 8 22
Feb 1 7 27
Mar 2 3 39
Apr 3 1 51
May 4 0 62
Jun 5 0 71
Jul 4 0 75
Aug 5 0 73
Sep 3 0 65
Oct 3 0 53
Nov 2 1 40
Dec 2 8 26

Hazards

Inland Flood Risk

Tornado Risk

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Schools

Lone Tree Elementary School
<1 miles, S · 4.6star
Hills Elementary School
8 miles, NW · 2.8star
Highland Elementary School
8 miles, NW · 3.7star
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Colleges

University of Iowa
13 miles, N · 3.2star
Cornell College
30 miles, NE · 2.3star
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Hospitals

Mercy Hospital
13 miles, N · 5star
Trinity Muscatine
20 miles, SE · 4.1star
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Airports

The Eastern Iowa Airport
31 miles, N · 1.4star
Quad City International Airport
48 miles, SE · 1.4star
Dubuque Regional Airport
73 miles, NE · 1star
Waterloo Regional Airport
89 miles, N · 1star
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