Iowa
Lenox is a small town in Iowa with a population of 1,474. Residents earn $59,750 per year, which is 20% below the national average.
Based on current data, Lenox receives an overall livability score of 3.8 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B+. Key strengths include low unemployment, affordable housing, a low poverty rate. Areas to be aware of include high obesity rates. Lenox offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
The median household income in Lenox is $59,750, 20% below the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 1.1%. Only 6.1% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 16 minutes, shorter than most U.S. cities.
The median home value in Lenox is $106,000, 62% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $759 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. At just 1.8x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.
15.7% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 87.3% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.7/10.
Lenox experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 49°F. Winters average 22°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 35.3 inches, including 27.8 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.
| English Only | 73.8% |
| 6% below US avg | |
| Spanish | 26.3% |
| 96% above US avg |
| Median HH Income | $59,750 |
| 20% below US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $29,107 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $992 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $65,359 |
| Unemployment | 1.1% |
| 69% below US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 6.1% |
| 51% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 192 |
| County GDP | $376M |
| Restaurants | 8 |
| Healthcare | 8 |
| Retail | 20 |
| Manufacturing | 8 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $3,560 |
| 2% above US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 3.36% |
| Commute Time | 15.9 min |
| Work from Home | 2.8% |
| Census Median | $106,000 |
| 62% below US avg | |
| Zillow ZHVI | $116,430 |
| Census Median Rent | $759 |
| 35% below US avg |
| Studio | $738 |
| 1 Bedroom | $788 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $989 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,282 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,420 |
| Owner-Occupied | 77.7% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $3,560 |
| 2% above US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 3.36% |
| Obesity | 40.8% |
| 27% above US avg | |
| Diabetes | 10.7% |
| Heart Disease | 5.5% |
| High Blood Pressure | 32.0% |
| Asthma | 9.7% |
| COPD | 6.3% |
| Stroke | 2.9% |
| Binge Drinking | 21.1% |
| Physical Inactivity | 28.6% |
| Depression | 20.9% |
| Mental Distress | 17.3% |
| Physical Distress | 13.3% |
| Insurance Rate | 89.9% |
| Checkup Rate | 74.6% |
| Premature Death | 8,565/100K |
| Food Environment | 9.2/10 |
| Exercise Access | 60.2% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 8 |
| Annual Average | 49.4°F |
| 9% below US avg | |
| January Average | 22°F (-6°C) |
| July Average | 74°F (23°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 35.3 inches |
| 7% below US avg | |
| Snowfall | 27.8 inches/yr |
| AQI Median | 43.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 1,300 ft (396 m) |
| Area | 1.9 sq mi (4.9 km²) |
| Population Density | 772/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 40.8832°N, 94.5579°W |
| County FIPS | 19173 |
Winner: Republican by 55.7 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 15.7% |
| 53% below US avg | |
| High School+ | 87.3% |
| School Test Score | 5.73 |
| RUCC Code 9 | Nonmetro — Rural |
| Population Density | 772/sq mi |
| Total Area | 1.9 sq mi |
| Alt Fuel Stations | 1 |
| Public Libraries | 4 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 8 |
| Restaurants | 8 |
| Retail Stores | 20 |
| Avg Commute | 15.9 min |
| Work from Home | 2.8% |