The Town FilesLone Jack, Missouri
City in Jackson County · population 1,492 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $330,100
- Household income
- $121,389
- Jan low / Jul high
- 21° / 88°
- Snow a year
- 17 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 28
- Median age
- 33.8
Lone Jack is a city of 1,492 people in Jackson County, Missouri. The median home is worth $330,100, above the typical Missouri town ($153,900). It ranks better for families than 96% of Missouri towns, more upscale than 89% of Missouri towns, easier by car than 88% of Missouri towns.
How Lone Jack ranks
Percentile among Missouri towns with at least 500 people on The Town Files lifestyle rankings. 50 is typical for the state; 90 means better than 90% of Missouri towns.
Homes and cost of living
The median home in Lone Jack is worth $330,100, above the typical Missouri town ($153,900). Homes cost about 2.7 times the median household income of $121,389, which is more affordable than 54% of Missouri towns. Median rent is $1,203 a month. 90.2% of households own their home.
| Housing | Lone Jack | Typical Missouri town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $330,100 | $153,900 |
| Median rent | $1,203 | $855 |
| Median household income | $121,389 | $56,368 |
| Home value ÷ income | 2.7× | 2.7× |
| Homeownership | 90.2% | 67.4% |
| Median year built | 2006 | 1972 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 0.0% | — |
Who lives in Lone Jack
| People | Lone Jack | Typical Missouri town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 33.8 | 38.6 |
| Age 65 and over | 8.6% | 17.7% |
| Under 18 | 34.5% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 36.4% | 18.9% |
| Below the poverty line | 5.5% | 14.6% |
| Veterans | 10.5% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 0.5% | — |
| Work from home | 13.8% | 7.9% |
| Average commute | 33.1 min | 23.1 min |
| Homes with broadband | 97.4% | 88.7% |
Weather in Lone Jack
July highs average 88.1°F and January lows 20.9°F. About 42.7 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 16.8 inches of snow (typical Missouri town: 11.1 in). Expect about 37 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 106 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
28 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Lone Jack since 1950, compared with 23 for the typical Missouri town. 9 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an EF3, struck on March 6, 2017 about 6.7 miles from the town center. Tornadoes within 10 miles have caused 3 deaths and 42 injuries since 1950. The most recent was on July 11, 2025.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 83 times; the largest was 2.75 inches on July 19, 2018.
Severe weather in Jackson County since 1996
Jackson County has been included in 26 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for flood, drought, tornado.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| March 26, 2020 | Biological | DR-4490: Covid-19 Pandemic |
| March 13, 2020 | Biological | EM-3482: Covid-19 |
| July 9, 2019 | Severe Storm | DR-4451: Severe Storms, Tornadoes, And Flooding |
| August 7, 2015 | Severe Storm | DR-4238: Severe Storms, Tornadoes, Straight-Line Winds, And Flooding |
| June 30, 2011 | Flood | EM-3325: Flooding |
Jobs and pay in Jackson County
Jackson County had 375,574 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $71,613 a year. Unemployment was 3.4% in 2023; in Lone Jack itself the ACS puts it at 5.1%.
Public schools in Lone Jack
2 public schools with 740 students, about 13.5 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| LONE JACK HIGH | 6-12 | 399 | 13.3 |
| LONE JACK ELEM. | PK-5 | 341 | 13.6 |
Towns near Lone Jack
- Lake Lotawana, MO4.5 mi · 2,310 people · home $564,100
- Pleasant Hill, MO6.5 mi · 8,777 people · home $278,400
- Greenwood, MO8.2 mi · 6,021 people · home $286,100
- Oak Grove, MO9.9 mi · 8,157 people · home $215,500
- Lake Winnebago, MO10.1 mi · 1,433 people · home $724,600
- Grain Valley, MO10.1 mi · 15,627 people · home $283,800
- Blue Springs, MO10.7 mi · 58,603 people · home $263,100
- Lee's Summit, MO11.3 mi · 101,108 people · home $340,900
Lone Jack questions
Is Lone Jack, Missouri a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Lone Jack scores better for retirees than 19% of Missouri towns and quieter than 39%. 8.6% of residents are 65 or older (median age 33.8).
How much does a house cost in Lone Jack?
The median owner-occupied home in Lone Jack is valued at $330,100 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $121,389, so homes cost about 2.7 times income. Median rent is $1,203 a month.
What is the weather like in Lone Jack?
July highs average 88.1°F and January lows 20.9°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 42.7 inches of precipitation a year and 16.8 inches of snow.
Does Lone Jack get tornadoes?
28 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Lone Jack since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was an EF3 on March 6, 2017. The typical Missouri town has had 23.
- U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024)
- U.S. Census Bureau, 2020 Census and 2025 Gazetteer (2020 / 2025)
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020)
- NOAA NCEI Storm Events Database (1950–2026)
- FEMA OpenFEMA Disaster Declarations (this product uses the FEMA OpenFEMA API but is not endorsed by FEMA) (1953–2026)
- NCES Common Core of Data (2023–24)
- BLS Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages; USDA ERS county unemployment (BLS LAUS) (2000–2024)
- The Town Files lifestyle rankings, built from federal demographic, school, crime and housing data (2025)