Lenox, IA

Full City Profile · Iowa · Taylor County County

3.8 /5.0
B+ Good
1,474 Population 772/sq mi density
$59,750 Median Income $29,107 per capita
$106,000 Home Value $126,078 Zillow
$759 Median Rent 25.3% income on rent
49°F Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.8 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.1 / 5.0
$59,750 median income, 1.6% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$106,000 home value, $759/mo rent
C
Education
2.3 / 5.0
15.7% bachelor's degree or higher

Lenox, IA

At a Glance

Median Income
$59,750
20% below
$29,107 per capita
Home Value
$106,000
62% below
Zillow: $126,078
Median Rent
$759/mo
35% below
25.3% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
15.7%
53% below
87.3% high school+
Unemployment
1.6%
56% below
6.1% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
40.8%
27% above
16.2% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
49°F

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)

Income
80%
Home Value
38%
Rent
65%
Poverty
49%
Bachelor's
47%
Unemployment
44%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Lenox a Good Place to Live?

B+
3.8 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

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 1.6% (56% 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 $126,078. 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.

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. Annual precipitation totals 35.3 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population1,474
Median Age38.2 yrs
Density772/mi²
Male / Female46% / 54%
Foreign Born11.2%
Veterans7.5%

Economy

A
Median Income$59,750
Per Capita$29,107
Unemployment1.6%
Poverty6.1%
County GDP$376M
Avg Weekly Wage$992

Housing

A+
Home Value$106,000
Rent$759
Ownership77.7%
Zillow$126,078
Housing Units673
Rent Burden25.3%

Health

Obesity40.8%
Diabetes10.7%
Smoking16.2%
Heart Disease5.5%
Premature Death8,565/100K

Climate

Avg Temp49°F
Rain35.3 in/yr
Elevation1,300 ft

Education

C
Bachelor's+15.7%
High School+87.3%
Graduate+4.3%
School Score6.1/10

Community

2024 VoteR 77% / D 22%
Commute16 min
Broadband85.5%
Internet Speed47 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries4

Did You Know?

Lenox was founded in 1871.
The median home in Lenox was built in 1970.
The nearest airport is Des Moines International (62 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.410 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
12.8% of the population has a disability.
11.2% of residents are foreign-born.