Lone Jack is a small town of 1,328 in Missouri, with a median household income of $117,411
and a 2.9% unemployment rate.
Its cost of living index is 93 (US average = 100), which is
7% below the national average.
Strengths:
Lone Jack stands out for an affordable cost of living, lower-than-average crime, solid school ratings (A-).
Trade-offs:
Potential downsides include longer commutes. Whether Lone Jack is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.
All Lone Jack city data on this page comes from official government sources —
the US Census Bureau, FBI, NCES, BEA, and NOAA — updated annually.
Cost of Living
Index: 93.3
Lone Jack's overall cost of living index is 93.3,
where 100 represents the US national average.
Living in Lone Jack costs roughly 7% less than the average American city.
Metric
Lone Jack, MO
National Avg
Median Home Value
$304,000
$244,900
Median Monthly Rent
$1,157
$1,163
Homeownership Rate
86.0%
65.9%
Median Household Income
$117,411
$74,755
Crime & Safety
Very Safe
Lone Jack's violent crime rate is 164.7 per 100,000 residents
— 57% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.
Violent Crime
164.7 /100k
Property Crime
933.6 /100k
Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.
Schools & Education
Lone Jack is served primarily by LONE JACK C-6.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 13.1:1
(better than the national average of ~16:1).
Metric
Lone Jack, MO
National Avg
School District
LONE JACK C-6
—
Elementary Schools
1
—
Middle Schools
N/A
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High Schools
1
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Student/Teacher Ratio
13.1:1
16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
34.4%
35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher
99.1%
91.1%
Weather & Climate
Lone Jack sees average highs of 38.8°F in January
and 88.1°F in July,
with 42.7 inches of annual precipitation
and 16.8 inches of snow per year.
Lone Jack's cost of living index is 93, where 100 is the national average.
That makes Lone Jack roughly 7% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage.
The median home price is $304,000 and median rent is $1,157/month.
Lone Jack's violent crime rate is 164.7 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 933.6 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.
Public schools in Lone Jack are operated by LONE JACK C-6.
The district has 1 elementary, several middle, and 1 high schools.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 13.1:1. 34.4% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Lone Jack, MO has a population of 1,328, a median household income of $117,411, and an unemployment rate of 2.9%.
It offers below-average costs of living, which stretches take-home pay further than in most American cities. Whether it's right for you depends on your priorities — use the compare tool above to stack it against another city you're considering.
Lone Jack averages 38.8°F in January and 88.1°F in July. Annual rainfall is 42.7 inches
with about 16.8 inches of snow per year.
Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).
Lone Jack, MO is covered by 1 ZIP code: 64070.
The population of Lone Jack, Missouri is 1,328 with a median age of 32.0. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Key numbers for living in Lone Jack: cost of living index 93 (100 = US average), median home $304,000, median household income $117,411, crime index 44 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated A-. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Lone Jack side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.