At a Glance
Median Income
$28,036
$23,951 per capita
Home Value
$44,200
Zillow: $120,411
Bachelor's Degree+
16.4%
93.8% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
9.5% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
42.5%
18.2% smoking rate
How Lenora Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Lenora's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Lenora a Good Place to Live?
B+
3.5 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Lenora residents earn a median household income of $28,036 , which is 63% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $23,951. The unemployment rate stands at 0.0% (100% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 9.5% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 132 business establishments, including 6 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Lenora is $44,200 , 84% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $120,411. The cost of living index is 90.1 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1938.
Education
16.4% of adults in Lenora hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(51% below the national average).
93.8% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.7/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Lenora has an average annual temperature of 53°F (12°C).
Winters average 29°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 23.2 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population199
Median Age60.4 yrs
Density415/mi²
Male / Female46% / 54%
Foreign Born0.5%
Veterans17.5%
Economy
B
Median Income$28,036
Per Capita$23,951
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty9.5%
County GDP$222M
Avg Weekly Wage$737
Housing
A+
Home Value$44,200
Rent
Ownership82.9%
Zillow$120,411
Housing Units161
Rent Burden23.6%
Health
Obesity42.5%
Diabetes10.2%
Smoking18.2%
Heart Disease6.3%
Premature Death10,239/100K
Climate
Avg Temp53°F
Rain23.2 in/yr
Elevation2,266 ft
Education
C
Bachelor's+16.4%
High School+93.8%
Graduate+9.8%
School Score5.7/10
Community
2024 VoteR 84% / D 15%
Commute26 min
Broadband93.2%
Internet Speed64 Mbps
Libraries3
Did You Know?
The median home in Lenora was built in 1938.
The nearest airport is Mc Cook Ben Nelson Regional (52 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.425 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
32.7% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 1 fatal vehicle crashes.