At a Glance
Median Income
$76,076
$39,319 per capita
Home Value
$154,000
Zillow: $213,291
Median Rent
$647/mo
22.0% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
27.7%
94.1% high school+
Unemployment
2.9%
1.9% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
37.5%
13.7% smoking rate
How Lena Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Lena's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Lena a Good Place to Live?
A
4.2 / 5.0 - Great
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Lena residents earn a median household income of $76,076 , which is 1% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $39,319. The unemployment rate stands at 2.9% (19% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 1.9% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 1,019 business establishments, including 91 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Lena is $154,000 , 45% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $213,291. Median rent is $647/month, with 22.0% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 100.0 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1966.
Education
27.7% of adults in Lena hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(18% below the national average).
94.1% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.0/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Lena has an average annual temperature of 48°F (9°C).
Winters average 20°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 38.7 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population2,778
Median Age43.8 yrs
Density1,048/mi²
Male / Female49% / 51%
Foreign Born0.8%
Veterans7.3%
Economy
A
Median Income$76,076
Per Capita$39,319
Unemployment2.9%
Poverty1.9%
County GDP$2,485M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,076
Housing
A+
Home Value$154,000
Rent$647
Ownership80.7%
Zillow$213,291
Housing Units1,242
Rent Burden22.0%
Health
Obesity37.5%
Diabetes8.6%
Smoking13.7%
Heart Disease4.9%
Premature Death9,373/100K
Climate
Avg Temp48°F
Rain38.7 in/yr
Elevation956 ft
Education
B
Bachelor's+27.7%
High School+94.1%
Graduate+10.3%
School Score5.0/10
Community
2024 VoteR 59% / D 39%
Commute28 min
Broadband86.1%
Internet Speed65 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries3
Did You Know?
Lena was founded in 1834.
The median home in Lena was built in 1966.
The nearest airport is Chicago/Rockford International (39 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.436 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
10.4% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 4 fatal vehicle crashes.