At a Glance
Median Income
$37,250
$24,492 per capita
Home Value
$81,000
Zillow: $142,200
Median Rent
$782/mo
22.1% of income on rent
Violent Crime
201/100K
3,208/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
6.8%
78.8% high school+
Unemployment
2.6%
6.7% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
38.0%
19.0% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
65°F
301 sunny days/yr
How Lenox Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Lenox's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Lenox a Good Place to Live?
C+
2.8 / 5.0 — Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Lenox residents earn a median household income of $37,250 , which is 50% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $24,492. The unemployment rate stands at 2.6% (28% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 6.7% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 414 business establishments, including 29 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Lenox is $81,000 , 71% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $142,200. Median rent is $782/month, with 22.1% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 96.3 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1974.
Safety & Crime
Lenox reports 201 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 47% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 3,208/100K.
Education
6.8% of adults in Lenox hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(80% below the national average).
78.8% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.6/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Lenox has an average annual temperature of 65°F (18°C).
Winters average 48°F in January while summers reach 80°F in July. The area gets 301 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 48.2 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 44.
Data Overview
People
Population695
Median Age36.9 yrs
Density437/mi²
Male / Female60% / 40%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans5.6%
Economy
B+
Median Income$37,250
Per Capita$24,492
Unemployment2.6%
Poverty6.7%
County GDP$536M
Avg Weekly Wage$834
Housing
A+
Home Value$81,000
Rent$782
Ownership58.6%
Zillow$142,200
Housing Units412
Rent Burden22.1%
Crime
F
Violent201/100K
Property3,208/100K
Health
Obesity38.0%
Diabetes14.7%
Smoking19.0%
Heart Disease6.8%
Premature Death13,071/100K
Climate
Avg Temp65°F
Sunny Days301/yr
Rain48.2 in/yr
AQI44 (Good)
Elevation273 ft
Education
D
Bachelor's+6.8%
High School+78.8%
Graduate+1.4%
School Score4.6/10
Community
2024 VoteR 73% / D 27%
Commute26 min
Broadband61.2%
Internet Speed112 Mbps
EV Stations18
Libraries1
Did You Know?
The median home in Lenox was built in 1974.
The nearest airport is Thomasville Regional (35 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.488 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
18.0% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 112 Mbps.
The county recorded 11 fatal vehicle crashes.