At a Glance
Median Income
$57,917
$30,456 per capita
Home Value
$132,900
Zillow: $306,435
Median Rent
$637/mo
20.9% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
7.5%
96.1% high school+
Unemployment
10.0%
0.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
42.1%
16.1% 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?
B
3.2 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Lena residents earn a median household income of $57,917 , which is 23% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $30,456. The unemployment rate stands at 10.0% (178% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 932 business establishments, including 100 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Lena is $132,900 , 53% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $306,435. Median rent is $637/month, with 20.9% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 94.1 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1947.
Education
7.5% of adults in Lena hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(78% below the national average).
96.1% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.0/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Lena has an average annual temperature of 45°F (7°C).
Winters average 18°F in January while summers reach 70°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 33.8 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population536
Median Age40.8 yrs
Density506/mi²
Male / Female59% / 41%
Foreign Born0.6%
Veterans8.1%
Economy
B
Median Income$57,917
Per Capita$30,456
Unemployment10.0%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$1,351M
Avg Weekly Wage$898
Housing
A+
Home Value$132,900
Rent$637
Ownership55.4%
Zillow$306,435
Housing Units285
Rent Burden20.9%
Health
Obesity42.1%
Diabetes9.2%
Smoking16.1%
Heart Disease5.6%
Premature Death6,794/100K
Climate
Avg Temp45°F
Rain33.8 in/yr
Elevation714 ft
Education
D
Bachelor's+7.5%
High School+96.1%
Graduate+2.7%
School Score6.0/10
Community
2024 VoteR 71% / D 28%
Commute17 min
Broadband81.8%
Internet Speed54 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries6
Did You Know?
Lena was founded in 1921.
The median home in Lena was built in 1947.
23.8% work from home.
The nearest airport is Menominee Regional (23 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.390 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
20.5% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 7 fatal vehicle crashes.