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Lone Jack, MO


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Lone Jack, Missouri

Lone Jack, Missouri, in Jackson county, is 20 miles SE of Independence, Missouri (center to center) and 26 miles SE of Kansas City, Missouri. The city benefits from easy access to the nearby cities and towns with which it shares the Kansas City metropolitan area. Lone Jack contains a population of approximately 528.

The People and Families of Lone Jack

In Lone Jack, about 66% of adults are married. Married couples seem to be the rule in Lone Jack, at least compared to other cities of its size.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Lone Jack had a median family income of $57,500. The typical family in Lone Jack is better off than most in Missouri. The city has a large middle class. There just aren't a lot of poor people in Lone Jack. In the city, there is a large number of singles who make a good living.

Political Inclinations

Among political parties, the Republican party was tops in raising money in Lone Jack.

Lone Jack Housing

Lone Jack has, of course, a mix of various types of housing. Recently 78% of the livable housing units were owner-occupied. Homes in the city are newer than those found in most places. Taxes on residences are higher here than most places in Missouri, which may reflect a commitment to education in the city.

Commuting

In Lone Jack, 94% of commuters drive to work.

High Points

Lone Jack strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Missouri):

CategoryTrophy
Low Violent Crime
(vs. Peers)
Top 4%trophyLone Jack Low Violent Crime
Low Rate of Poverty
(vs. Peers)
Top 9%Lone Jack Low Rate of Poverty
People in Middle Class or Better
(vs. Peers)
Top 9%Lone Jack People in Middle Class or Better
Median Family Income
(vs. Peers)
Top 13%Lone Jack Median Family Income
Well-Paid Single Women
(vs. Peers)
Top 17%Lone Jack Well-Paid Single Women

Comparative Profile of Lone Jack, MO

Comparing Lone Jack to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Missouri (State):

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Well-Paid Single Women99
Well-Paid Single Men89
Children Under 5 Years Old88
Male Share of the Population89
Racial Diversity67
Age of the Population45
Female Share of the Population32
Senior Citizens21

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Portion of People Married99
Average Household Size89

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People in Middle Class or Better1010
People Above Poverty1010
Median Family Income99
College Educated Adults78

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Walking and Biking to Work77
Public Transportation Use55
Working at Home56
Short Commute Times21

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Housing Recently Built99
Seasonal and Vacation Housing810
Affordability of Property Taxes42
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals32
Affordability of Rents33
People Living Alone21

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Low Violent Crime1010
Low Property Crime33
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