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 experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 49°F (9°C). Winters average 22°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 35.3 inches. The area receives 27.8 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
22°F Jan (-6°C)
74°F Jul (23°C)
| Annual Average | 49.4°F |
| 9% below US avg | |
| January Average | 22°F (-6°C) |
| July Average | 74°F (23°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,300 ft (396 m) |
| Area | 2.1 sq mi (5.3 km²) |
| Population Density | 772/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 40.8832°N, 94.5579°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County | Taylor County County |
| Nearest Airport | Des Moines International (DSM) 62 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Very Low |
| Risk Score | 38.5 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 65.0 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 40.9 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Low |
| Hurricane | Very Low |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Very Low |
| Hail | Relatively Low |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Low |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Moderate |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Low |
| Lightning | Very Low |
| Ice Storm | Very Low |
| Drought | Relatively High |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Low |
| Landslide | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 22°F (-6°C) | 0.8 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 26°F (-3°C) | 1.2 in | |
| March | 38°F (3°C) | 2.1 in | |
| April | 49°F (9°C) | 3.4 in | |
| May | 60°F (16°C) | 5.2 in | |
| June | 70°F (21°C) | 5.2 in | Wettest |
| July | 74°F (23°C) | 4.0 in | Warmest |
| August | 72°F (22°C) | 3.8 in | |
| September | 64°F (18°C) | 3.5 in | |
| October | 52°F (11°C) | 2.8 in | |
| November | 38°F (3°C) | 1.9 in | |
| December | 27°F (-3°C) | 1.4 in |
Lenox has a seasonal temperature swing of 53°F / from 22°F in January to 74°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 35.3 inches, with June being the wettest month (5.2") and January the driest (0.8").