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Lena, IL
Full City Profile · Illinois · Stephenson County County
Lena, IL
At a Glance
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)
Is Lena a Good Place to Live?
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 1.9% (47% 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 $199,034. 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.
Safety & Crime
Lena reports 330 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 13% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 1,707/100K.
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. The area gets 260 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 38.7 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.