At a Glance
Median Income
$93,750
$40,134 per capita
Home Value
$116,700
Zillow: $177,094
Bachelor's Degree+
35.2%
86.4% high school+
Unemployment
2.6%
3.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
37.5%
18.9% 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+
4.5 / 5.0 - Excellent
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Lena residents earn a median household income of $93,750 , which is 25% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $40,134. The unemployment rate stands at 2.6% (28% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 3.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 350 business establishments, including 31 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Lena is $116,700 , 59% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $177,094. The cost of living index is 87.0 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1973.
Education
35.2% of adults in Lena hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(4% above the national average).
86.4% have completed high school. Local schools score 3.6/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Lena has an average annual temperature of 64°F (18°C).
Winters average 45°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 62.4 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population144
Median Age45.0 yrs
Density87/mi²
Male / Female45% / 55%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans5.7%
Economy
A+
Median Income$93,750
Per Capita$40,134
Unemployment2.6%
Poverty3.0%
County GDP$897M
Avg Weekly Wage$755
Housing
A+
Home Value$116,700
Rent
Ownership98.0%
Zillow$177,094
Housing Units52
Rent Burden26.0%
Health
Obesity37.5%
Diabetes11.1%
Smoking18.9%
Heart Disease6.3%
Premature Death14,204/100K
Climate
Avg Temp64°F
Rain62.4 in/yr
Elevation375 ft
Education
B+
Bachelor's+35.2%
High School+86.4%
Graduate+7.8%
School Score3.6/10
Community
2024 VoteR 61% / D 38%
Commute33 min
Broadband76.5%
Internet Speed18 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries2
Did You Know?
The median home in Lena was built in 1973.
17.1% work from home.
The nearest airport is Jackson-Medgar Wiley Evers International (34 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.504 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
15.3% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 6 fatal vehicle crashes.