Lone Rock, Iowa

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Population in 2022: 143 (0% urban, 100% rural).
Population change since 2000: -8.9%
 
Males: 79  (55.3%)
Females: 64  (44.7%)
Median resident age:

65.1 years
Iowa median age:

38.9 years

Zip code: 50559

Estimated median household income in 2022: $57,051 (it was $29,896 in 2000)
Lone Rock:

$57,051
IA:

$69,588

Estimated per capita income in 2022: $33,036 (it was $16,205 in 2000)

Estimated median house or condo value in 2022: $59,580 (it was $35,800 in 2000)
Lone Rock:

$59,580
IA:

$194,600

Mean prices in 2022: all housing units: $65,832; detached houses: $65,683

Median gross rent in 2022: $625.

March 2022 cost of living index in Lone Rock: 80.8 (low, U.S. average is 100)
Percentage of residents living in poverty in 2022: 3.5%

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  • Races in Lone Rock, IA (2022)
    • 10693.0%White alone
    • 43.5%Hispanic
    • 32.6%Two or more races



According to our research of Iowa and other state lists, there was 1 registered sex offender living in Lone Rock, Iowa as of April 26, 2024.
The ratio of all residents to sex offenders in Lone Rock is 200 to 1.


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Ancestries: German (35.7%), English (25.0%), American (10.7%), European (5.4%), Irish (5.4%), Czech (3.6%).

Current Local Time: CST time zone

Incorporated on 08/5/1915

Elevation: 1210 feet

Land area: 0.11 square miles.

Population density: 1,246 people per square mile   (low).

Lone Rock, Iowa map

1 resident is foreign born

This city:

0.9%
Iowa:

5.6%

Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units with mortgages in 2022: $451 (1.1%)
Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units with no mortgage in 2022: $685 (1.1%)

Nearest city with pop. 50,000+: Ames, IA (89.8 miles , pop. 50,731).

Nearest city with pop. 200,000+: Minneapolis, MN (131.5 miles , pop. 382,618).

Nearest city with pop. 1,000,000+: Chicago, IL (351.8 miles , pop. 2,896,016).

Nearest cities:

Fenton, IA (2.3 miles ),
Burt, IA (2.3 miles ),
Bancroft, IA (2.7 miles ),
Ringsted, IA (3.3 miles ),
Swea City, IA (3.4 miles ),
Algona, IA (3.4 miles ),
Whittemore, IA (3.5 miles ),
Titonka, IA (3.8 miles )

Latitude: 43.22 N, Longitude: 94.33 W

Area code: 515

Distribution of median household income in Lone Rock, IA in 2022
Distribution of house value in Lone Rock, IA in 2022

Lone Rock satellite photo by USGS

Unemployment in December 2023:
Here:

2.0%
Iowa:

2.7%
Most common industries in Lone Rock, IA (%)
Both Males Females
Most common industries in 2000
  • Educational services (23.3%)
  • Food (13.3%)
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing & hunting (10.0%)
  • Health care (10.0%)
  • Farm supplies merchant wholesalers (8.3%)
  • Nonmetallic mineral products (5.0%)
  • Personal & laundry services (5.0%)
Most common industries for males in 2000
  • Food (22.2%)
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing & hunting (16.7%)
  • Educational services (16.7%)
  • Farm supplies merchant wholesalers (8.3%)
  • Nonmetallic mineral products (8.3%)
  • Construction (5.6%)
  • Machinery (5.6%)
Most common industries for females in 2000
  • Educational services (33.3%)
  • Health care (25.0%)
  • Personal & laundry services (12.5%)
  • Farm supplies merchant wholesalers (8.3%)
  • Finance & insurance (8.3%)
  • Social assistance (8.3%)
  • Broadcasting & telecommunications (4.2%)
Most common occupations in Lone Rock, IA (%)
Both Males Females
Most common occupations in 2000
  • Preschool, kindergarten, elementary, and middle school teachers (20.0%)
  • Metal workers and plastic workers (6.7%)
  • Other production occupations, including supervisors (6.7%)
  • Laborers and material movers, hand (6.7%)
  • Life and physical scientists (5.0%)
  • Farmers and farm managers (5.0%)
  • Other management occupations, except farmers and farm managers (5.0%)
Most common occupations for males in 2000
  • Preschool, kindergarten, elementary, and middle school teachers (16.7%)
  • Metal workers and plastic workers (11.1%)
  • Other production occupations, including supervisors (11.1%)
  • Farmers and farm managers (8.3%)
  • Life and physical scientists (8.3%)
  • Assemblers and fabricators (8.3%)
  • Supervisors, transportation, and material moving workers (8.3%)
Most common occupations for females in 2000
  • Preschool, kindergarten, elementary, and middle school teachers (25.0%)
  • Personal appearance workers (12.5%)
  • Other management occupations, except farmers and farm managers (12.5%)
  • Legal support workers (8.3%)
  • Nursing, psychiatric, and home health aides (8.3%)
  • Teachers, secondary school (8.3%)
  • Other office and administrative support workers, including supervisors (8.3%)

Average climate in Lone Rock, Iowa

Based on data reported by over 4,000 weather stations

Lone Rock, Iowa average temperatures Lone Rock, Iowa average precipitation Lone Rock, Iowa humidity Lone Rock, Iowa wind speed Lone Rock, Iowa snowfall Lone Rock, Iowa sunshine Lone Rock, Iowa clear and cloudy days
Air pollution and air quality trends
(lower is better)
AQI Ozone PM10 PM2.5
Air Quality Index

Air Quality Index (AQI) level in 2023 was 99.6. This is worse than average.

City:

99.6
U.S.:

72.6
Ozone Level

Ozone [ppb] level in 2023 was 37.9. This is about average. Closest monitor was 19.8 miles away from the city center.

City:

37.9
U.S.:

33.3
Particulate Matter Level

Particulate Matter (PM10) [µg/m3] level in 2005 was 19.2. This is about average. Closest monitor was 19.8 miles away from the city center.

City:

19.2
U.S.:

19.2
Particulate Matter Level

Particulate Matter (PM2.5) [µg/m3] level in 2023 was 9.84. This is worse than average. Closest monitor was 19.8 miles away from the city center.

City:

9.84
U.S.:

8.11

Tornado activity:

Lone Rock-area historical tornado activity is near Iowa state average. It is 79% greater than the overall U.S. average.

On 8/29/1964, a category F4 (max. wind speeds 207-260 mph) tornado 14.7 miles away from the Lone Rock city center injured 2 people and caused between $50,000 and $500,000 in damages.

On 6/28/1979, a category F3 (max. wind speeds 158-206 mph) tornado 4.3 miles away from the city center killed 2 people and injured 34 people and caused between $5,000,000 and $50,000,000 in damages.

Earthquake activity:

Lone Rock-area historical earthquake activity is significantly above Iowa state average. It is 144% greater than the overall U.S. average.

On 7/9/1975 at 14:54:15, a magnitude 4.6 (4.6 MB, Class: Light, Intensity: IV - V) earthquake occurred 189.3 miles away from Lone Rock center
On 3/4/1983 at 06:32:18, a magnitude 4.6 (4.4 MB, 4.6 LG, 4.4 ML) earthquake occurred 263.2 miles away from the city center
On 6/5/1993 at 01:24:53, a magnitude 4.1 (4.1 LG, Depth: 6.2 mi) earthquake occurred 195.5 miles away from the city center
On 11/3/2002 at 20:41:56, a magnitude 4.3 (4.3 MB, Depth: 3.1 mi) earthquake occurred 233.3 miles away from Lone Rock center
On 9/3/2016 at 12:02:44, a magnitude 5.8 (5.8 MW, Depth: 3.5 mi, Class: Moderate, Intensity: VI - VII) earthquake occurred 489.9 miles away from the city center
On 10/25/1990 at 06:25:25, a magnitude 3.9 (3.6 MB, 3.9 LG, Depth: 3.1 mi, Class: Light, Intensity: II - III) earthquake occurred 211.7 miles away from the city center
Magnitude types: regional Lg-wave magnitude (LG), body-wave magnitude (MB), local magnitude (ML), moment magnitude (MW)

Natural disasters:

The number of natural disasters in Kossuth County (17) is near the US average (15).
Major Disasters (Presidential) Declared: 13
Emergencies Declared: 2

Causes of natural disasters: Floods: 12, Storms: 10, Tornadoes: 8, Winds: 3, Hurricane: 1, Ice Storm: 1, Snow: 1, Other: 1 (Note: some incidents may be assigned to more than one category).
Lone Rock topographic map

Hospitals and medical centers near Lone Rock:

  • WEST HOME EXCEPTIONAL OPPORTUNITIES INC (Hospital, about 6 miles away; BURT, IA)
  • HERITAGE NURSING HOME (Nursing Home, about 8 miles away; BANCROFT, IA)
  • GIRLING HEALTH CARE (Home Health Center, about 12 miles away; ALGONA, IA)
  • GOOD SAMARITAN SOCIETY - ALGONA (Nursing Home, about 12 miles away; ALGONA, IA)
  • ALGONA MANOR CARE CENTER (Nursing Home, about 13 miles away; ALGONA, IA)
  • NORTH IOWA MERCY DIALYSIS CENTER - ALGONA (Dialysis Facility, about 13 miles away; ALGONA, IA)
  • HOSPICE OF THE HEARTLAND (Hospital, about 13 miles away; ALGONA, IA)

Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to Lone Rock:

  • Iowa Lakes Community College (about 29 miles; Estherville, IA; Full-time enrollment: 2,311)
  • Iowa Central Community College (about 51 miles; Fort Dodge, IA; FT enrollment: 4,682)
  • Buena Vista University (about 61 miles; Storm Lake, IA; FT enrollment: 2,522)
  • North Iowa Area Community College (about 61 miles; Mason City, IA; FT enrollment: 2,235)
  • Minnesota State University-Mankato (about 67 miles; Mankato, MN; FT enrollment: 13,940)
  • South Central College (about 68 miles; North Mankato, MN; FT enrollment: 2,726)
  • Riverland Community College (about 74 miles; Austin, MN; FT enrollment: 2,321)

Points of interest:

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Notable locations in Lone Rock: Lone Rock Co-operative Exchange Elevator (A), Lone Rock First Responders and Volunteer Fire Department (B), Lone Rock City Hall (C). Display/hide their locations on the map

Church in Lone Rock: Lone Rock United Presbyterian Church (A). Display/hide its location on the map

Kossuth County has a predicted average indoor radon screening level greater than 4 pCi/L (pico curies per liter) - Highest Potential
Average household size:
This city:

1.9 people
Iowa:

2.4 people

Percentage of family households:
This city:

62.7%
Whole state:

64.7%

Percentage of households with unmarried partners:
This city:

2.7%
Whole state:

6.7%


No gay or lesbian households reported

Banks with branches in Lone Rock (2011 data):

  • Bank Plus: Lone Rock Branch at Main Street, branch established on 1800/01/01. Info updated 2006/11/03: Bank assets: $82.0 mil, Deposits: $63.4 mil, headquarters in Estherville, IA, positive income, Agricultural Specialization, 4 total offices, Holding Company: Swea City Bancorporation, Inc.

For population 15 years and over in Lone Rock:

Marital status in Lone Rock, IA
  • Never married: 24.1%
  • Now married: 48.6%
  • Separated: 0.9%
  • Widowed: 14.7%
  • Divorced: 11.8%

For population 25 years and over in Lone Rock:

  • High school or higher: 92.0%
  • Bachelor's degree or higher: 15.0%
  • Graduate or professional degree: 4.0%
  • Mean travel time to work (commute): 19.7 minutes
Educational Attainment in 2022
School Enrollment by Level of School in 2022
Education Gini index (Inequality in education)
Here:

7.8
Iowa average:

10.5

Presidential Elections Results

Graphs represent county-level data. Detailed 2008 Election Results

Religion statistics for Lone Rock, IA (based on Kossuth County data)

Religions Adherents in 2010
Religions Adherents - Change between 2000 and 2010
ReligionAdherentsCongregations
Catholic6,7337
Mainline Protestant4,12019
Evangelical Protestant3,04417
Other11
None1,645-
Source: Clifford Grammich, Kirk Hadaway, Richard Houseal, Dale E.Jones, Alexei Krindatch, Richie Stanley and Richard H.Taylor. 2012. 2010 U.S.Religion Census: Religious Congregations & Membership Study. Association of Statisticians of American Religious Bodies. Jones, Dale E., et al. 2002. Congregations and Membership in the United States 2000. Nashville, TN: Glenmary Research Center. Graphs represent county-level data

Food Environment Statistics:

Number of grocery stores: 8
Here:

5.13 / 10,000 pop.
Iowa:

2.14 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (no gas): 1
Here:

0.64 / 10,000 pop.
Iowa:

0.43 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (with gas): 13
Here:

8.34 / 10,000 pop.
Iowa:

5.55 / 10,000 pop.
Number of full-service restaurants: 19
Kossuth County:

12.19 / 10,000 pop.
State:

8.01 / 10,000 pop.
Adult diabetes rate:
Kossuth County:

8.4%
Iowa:

7.8%
Adult obesity rate:
This county:

26.9%
Iowa:

27.3%
Low-income preschool obesity rate:
Here:

16.4%
State:

14.5%

Health and Nutrition:

Healthy diet rate:
This city:

63.9%
Iowa:

49.5%

Average overall health of teeth and gums:
Here:

63.7%
Iowa:

46.1%

Average BMI:
Lone Rock:

27.7
Iowa:

28.6

People feeling badly about themselves:
Lone Rock:

11.2%
State:

21.4%

Average hours sleeping at night:
Here:

7.0
State:

6.8

Overweight people:
Here:

31.7%
Iowa:

33.8%

General health condition:
Here:

68.0%
State:

55.9%

Average condition of hearing:
Here:

78.8%
Iowa:

77.7%

More about Health and Nutrition of Lone Rock, IA Residents
Local government employment and payroll (March 2022)
Function Full-time employees Monthly full-time payroll Average yearly full-time wage Part-time employees Monthly part-time payroll
Water Supply 0$0 2$446
Other Government Administration 0$0 1$196
Totals for Government 0$0 3$642

Lone Rock government finances - Expenditure in 2017 (per resident):

  • Construction - Water Utilities: $573,000 ($4006.99)
    Sewerage: $4,000 ($27.97)
  • Current Operations - Water Utilities: $31,000 ($216.78)
    Financial Administration: $21,000 ($146.85)
    Sewerage: $16,000 ($111.89)
    Regular Highways: $12,000 ($83.92)
    Solid Waste Management: $9,000 ($62.94)
    General - Other: $9,000 ($62.94)
    Parks and Recreation: $6,000 ($41.96)
    Local Fire Protection: $6,000 ($41.96)
    Central Staff Services: $4,000 ($27.97)
    General Public Buildings: $4,000 ($27.97)
    Judicial and Legal Services: $3,000 ($20.98)
    Health - Other: $1,000 ($6.99)
    Libraries: $1,000 ($6.99)
  • General - Interest on Debt: $39,000 ($272.73)
  • Total Salaries and Wages: $30,000 ($209.79)
  • Water Utilities - Interest on Debt: $58,000 ($405.59)

Lone Rock government finances - Revenue in 2017 (per resident):

  • Charges - Sewerage: $47,000 ($328.67)
    Solid Waste Management: $6,000 ($41.96)
  • Federal Intergovernmental - Other: $505,000 ($3531.47)
  • Miscellaneous - Interest Earnings: $4,000 ($27.97)
    Rents: $3,000 ($20.98)
    Sale of Property: $1,000 ($6.99)
    General Revenue - Other: $1,000 ($6.99)
  • Revenue - Water Utilities: $34,000 ($237.76)
  • State Intergovernmental - Highways: $16,000 ($111.89)
  • Tax - Property: $27,000 ($188.81)
    General Sales and Gross Receipts: $16,000 ($111.89)

Lone Rock government finances - Debt in 2017 (per resident):

  • Long Term Debt - Beginning Outstanding - Unspecified Public Purpose: $2,461,000 ($17209.79)
    Outstanding Unspecified Public Purpose: $1,624,000 ($11356.64)
    Retired Unspecified Public Purpose: $837,000 ($5853.15)

Lone Rock government finances - Cash and Securities in 2017 (per resident):

  • Other Funds - Cash and Securities: $176,000 ($1230.77)

Strongest AM radio stations in Lone Rock:

  • KLGA (1600 AM; 5 kW; ALGONA, IA; Owner: WMMP, LLC)
  • KFAN (1130 AM; 50 kW; MINNEAPOLIS, MN; Owner: AMFM RADIO LICENSES, L.L.C.)
  • WHO (1040 AM; 50 kW; DES MOINES, IA; Owner: CITICASTERS LICENSES, L.P.)
  • KWMT (540 AM; 5 kW; FORT DODGE, IA; Owner: CLEAR CHANNEL BROADCASTING LICENSES, INC.)
  • WCCO (830 AM; 50 kW; MINNEAPOLIS, MN; Owner: INFINITY MEDIA CORPORATION)
  • WCTS (1030 AM; 50 kW; MAPLEWOOD, MN; Owner: CNTL. BAPT. THEO/AL SEMI MINNEAPOLIS)
  • KKOJ (1190 AM; 5 kW; JACKSON, MN; Owner: KLEVEN BROADCASTING CO. OF MINN.)
  • KXEL (1540 AM; 50 kW; WATERLOO, IA; Owner: KXEL BROADCASTING COMPANY, INC.)
  • KSTP (1500 AM; 50 kW; ST. PAUL, MN; Owner: KSTP-AM, LLC (DELAWARE))
  • KOIL (1020 AM; 50 kW; PLATTSMOUTH, NE; Owner: WAITT RADIO, INC.)
  • KFAB (1110 AM; 50 kW; OMAHA, NE; Owner: CAPSTAR TX LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)
  • KKAR (1290 AM; 50 kW; OMAHA, NE; Owner: WAITT RADIO, INC.)
  • KTIS (900 AM; 25 kW; MINNEAPOLIS, MN; Owner: NORTHWESTERN COLLEGE)

Strongest FM radio stations in Lone Rock:

  • KLGA-FM (92.7 FM; ALGONA, IA; Owner: WMMP, LLC)
  • KTPR (91.1 FM; FORT DODGE, IA; Owner: IOWA STATE UNIVERSITY OF SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY)
  • KDWD (100.1 FM; EMMETSBURG, IA; Owner: JIM DANDY BROADCASTING, INC.)

TV broadcast stations around Lone Rock:

  • KTIN (Channel 21; FORT DODGE, IA; Owner: IOWA PUBLIC BROADCASTING BOARD)
  • National Bridge Inventory (NBI) Statistics
  • 16Number of bridges
  • 151ft / 45.7mTotal length
  • 2,145Total average daily traffic
  • 294Total average daily truck traffic
  • 2,145Total future (year 2039) average daily traffic
New bridges in Lone Rock, IA - historical statistics
  • New bridges - historical statistics
  • 21970-1979
  • 51980-1989
  • 41990-1999
  • 42010-2019
  • 12020-2022
See full National Bridge Inventory statistics for Lone Rock, IA

FCC Registered Broadcast Land Mobile Towers:

1
  • County Maintenance Garage (Lat: 43.217750 Lon: -94.320806), Call Sign: WBG50,
    Assigned Frequencies: 159.135 MHz, Grant Date: 12/21/2004, Expiration Date: 02/28/2015, Cancellation Date: 12/12/2012, Registrant: Electronic Specialties, Inc, 2103 Highway 169 North, Algona, IA 50511, Phone: (515) 295-7752, Fax: (515) 295-7238, Email:


FCC Registered Microwave Towers:

4
  • Lone Rock Elevator, Lat: 43.219139 Lon: -94.324111, Type: Silo, Structure height: 48 m, Overall height: 49 m, Call Sign: WQPC244,
    Assigned Frequencies: 3650.00 MHz, Grant Date: 04/03/2012, Expiration Date: 04/03/2022, Cancellation Date: 04/11/2022, Certifier: Dan Meyer, Registrant: Lone Rock Cooperative Telephone Company, 215 Maine Street, Lone Rock, IA 50559, Phone: (515) 925-3271, Fax: (515) 925-3210, Email:

  • Lone Rock Elevator, Lat: 43.219139 Lon: -94.324111, Type: Silo, Structure height: 48 m, Overall height: 49 m, Call Sign: WQPC244,
    Assigned Frequencies: 3650.00 MHz, Grant Date: 04/03/2012, Expiration Date: 04/03/2022, Cancellation Date: 04/11/2022, Certifier: Dan Meyer, Registrant: Lone Rock Cooperative Telephone Company, 215 Maine Street, Lone Rock, IA 50559, Phone: (515) 925-3271, Fax: (515) 925-3210, Email:

  • Lone Rock Elevator, Lat: 43.219139 Lon: -94.324111, Type: Silo, Structure height: 48 m, Overall height: 49 m, Call Sign: WQPC244,
    Assigned Frequencies: 3650.00 MHz, Grant Date: 04/03/2012, Expiration Date: 04/03/2022, Cancellation Date: 04/11/2022, Certifier: Dan Meyer, Registrant: Lone Rock Cooperative Telephone Company, 215 Maine Street, Lone Rock, IA 50559, Phone: (515) 925-3271, Fax: (515) 925-3210, Email:

  • Lone Rock Elevator, Lat: 43.219139 Lon: -94.324111, Type: Silo, Structure height: 48 m, Overall height: 49 m, Call Sign: WQPC244,
    Assigned Frequencies: 3650.00 MHz, Grant Date: 04/03/2012, Expiration Date: 04/03/2022, Cancellation Date: 04/11/2022, Certifier: Dan Meyer, Registrant: Lone Rock Cooperative Telephone Company, 215 Maine Street, Lone Rock, IA 50559, Phone: (515) 925-3271, Fax: (515) 925-3210, Email:


FAA Registered Aircraft:

2
  • Aircraft: CESSNA 210N (Category: Land, Seats: 6, Weight: Up to 12,499 Pounds), Engine: CONT MOTOR IO 520 SERIES (285 HP) (Reciprocating)
    N-Number: 5336Y, N5336Y, N-5336Y, Serial Number: 21064170, Year manufactured: 1980, Airworthiness Date: 11/10/1980, Certificate Issue Date: 02/17/1989
    Registrant (Corporation): Blue Sky Inc, Rr 1 C O Roger Cherland, Lone Rock, IA 50559
  • Aircraft: AERONCA 7AC (Category: Land, Seats: 2, Weight: Up to 12,499 Pounds, Speed: 90 mph), Engine: CONT MOTOR A&C65 SERIES (65 HP) (Reciprocating)
    N-Number: 84145, N84145, N-84145, Serial Number: 7AC2831, Year manufactured: 1946
    Registrant (Partnership): Rockets Club Inc Flying, , Lone Rock, IA 50559
    Deregistered: Cancel Date: 01/24/2017

Houses and condos Apartments
Most commonly used house heating fuel in houses and condos in Lone Rock, IA
  • 88.1%Utility gas
  • 9.5%Electricity
  • 2.4%Bottled, tank, or LP gas
Most commonly used house heating fuel in apartments in Lone Rock, IA
  • 81.2%Utility gas
  • 12.5%Bottled, tank, or LP gas
  • 6.2%Electricity


Lone Rock compared to Iowa state average:

  • Median house value significantly below state average.
  • Unemployed percentage significantly below state average.
  • Black race population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Hispanic race population percentage below state average.
  • Median age significantly above state average.
  • Foreign-born population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Renting percentage below state average.
  • Length of stay since moving in significantly above state average.
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