Livability Score

68
/100
i The AreaVibes Livability Score evaluates 9 different categories and creates an overall score out of 100. The higher the score, the better the area.

amenities F

There are not many amenities close to this location.
Coffee (0) F
Entertainment (0) F
Food and Drink (0) F
Fitness (0) F
Groceries (0) F
Parks (0) F
Shops (0) F
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commute D

Of all people who commute, 10.3% take public transportation in Lone Rock.
Public Transit Stops (0)
Stops & Stations
F
Workers Taking Public Transit
10.3%
B+
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cost of living A+

The cost of living in Lone Rock is 81/100 - which is 10% lower than Iowa.
Cost of Living
Goods & Services, Housing, etc.
A+
Tax Rates
Income & Sales Tax
D
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crime D+

Lone Rock crime rates are 2,400 per 100k, which is 39% higher than Iowa
Property Crime
2,009 crimes per 100k
C-
Violent Crime
390 crimes per 100k
D+
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employment B-

The median income in Lone Rock is $60,250 - which is 10% higher than Iowa.
Med. Household Income
$60,250
D+
Unemployment Rate
6.6%
F
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health C-

There are not many hospitals, police and fire stations,
Health & Safety (0)
Dentist, Doctor, Hospital, etc.
F
Air Quality
Median Air Quality
A+
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housing A+

Lone Rock home prices are $50,700 - which is 62% lower than Iowa
Home Price
$50,700
F
Home Appreciation Rate
28%
A+
Home Affordability
0.8x (home price to income ratio)
A+
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schools F

The Lone Rock graduation rate is 76% - which is 13% lower than Iowa
School Test Scores
N/A
High School Grad. Rates
76%
D
Elementary Schools (0) F
North Union Elementary
High Schools (0) F
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ratings N/A

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Warning! Do Not Move Here 0.5 rating By Anonymous ( Jun 12, 2025) 1) I was robbed on day one of my move here.
2) The water is not usable to bathe in or to drink even after distilling the water three times
3) This small town is worse than the worse places in rural Appalachia in Kentucky or Tennessee.
4) The electric bill alone for a small house
...Read More was in excess of $843.
5) There are no stores or gas stations.
6) It is not a place that is friendly, people here are very rude and will rob you blind.
7) There is no access to decent medical care.
8) It is 100% car dependent the closest grocery is 17 miles away.
9) City management is very bad in my opinion.
10) It is a very violent place to live. Read Less
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      F Amenities

      Are there many local amenities in Lone Rock? Well, there are not many amenities close to this location.

      Parks

      Entertainment

      Food & Drink

      F Commute

      Is public transit available in Lone Rock? Of all people who commute, 10.3% take public transportation in Lone Rock.
      Drive to Work
      79%

      3% higher than the US average

      Take Public Transit
      10%

      5% higher than the US average

      Walk to Work
      6%

      3% higher than the US average

      F Health & Safety

      Is Lone Rock a healthy and safe place to live? No, there are not many hospitals, police and fire stations,

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      Doctors