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Lenox, IA
Full City Profile · Iowa · Taylor County County
Lenox, IA
At a Glance
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)
Is Lenox a Good Place to Live?
Economy & Jobs
Lenox residents earn a median household income of $59,750 , which is 20% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $29,107. The unemployment rate stands at 1.1% (69% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 6.1% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 192 business establishments, including 8 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Lenox is $106,000 , 62% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $116,430. Median rent is $759/month, with 25.3% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 87.8 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1970.
Safety & Crime
Lenox reports 266 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 30% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 1,872/100K.
Education
15.7% of adults in Lenox hold a bachelor's degree or higher (53% below the national average). 87.3% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.1/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Lenox has an average annual temperature of 49°F (10°C). Winters average 22°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. The area gets 275 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 35.3 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.