Lenox, IA

Full City Profile · Iowa · Taylor County County

3.1 /5.0

B Good

1,474 Population 772/sq mi density

$59,750 Median Income $29,107 per capita

$106,000 Home Value $116,430 Zillow

$759 Median Rent 25.3% income on rent

49°F Avg Temperature 275 sunny days/yr

266 Violent Crime/100K 1,872 property/100K

Overall

3.1 / 5.0

Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education

Economy

4.1 / 5.0

$59,750 median income, 1.1% unemployment

A+

Affordability

5.0 / 5.0

$106,000 home value, $759/mo rent

Safety

1.0 / 5.0

266 violent crimes/100K

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. The area gets 275 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 35.3 inches. The area receives 27.8 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.

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)
Sunny Days	275 days/yr

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

Annual Rainfall 35.3"

7% below US avg

Snowfall 27.8"

Wettest Month (Jun) 4.45"

Driest Month (Jan) 0.87"

Air Quality

AQI Median	43.0
Rating	Good

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)

Earthquake History

4 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M3.6. Most recent: M3.6 on Dec 17, 2009.

Dec 17, 2009	2 km NW of Auburn, Nebraska	M3.6	122 km
Jul 16, 2004	6 km SSE of Riverton, Iowa	M3.5	88 km
Feb 11, 1995	6 km E of Clearmont, Missouri	M3.1	54 km
Mar 31, 1993	2 km SE of Nemaha, Nebraska	M2.9	111 km

Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tornado History

575 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF5. Total: 22 fatalities, 245 injuries.

Date	Rating	Distance	Fatalities
Jun 27, 1953	EF5	64 km	1
May 21, 2024	EF4	31 km	5
Mar 5, 2022	EF4	49 km	6
Apr 8, 1999	EF4	29 km	0
Apr 8, 1999	EF4	26 km	0
May 27, 1995	EF4	24 km	0
May 27, 1995	EF4	100 km	0
May 24, 1989	EF4	17 km	0
Jun 7, 1984	EF4	68 km	3
Jun 2, 1980	EF4	61 km	0
Mar 29, 1979	EF4	67 km	0
Jun 22, 1964	EF4	78 km	0
Apr 12, 1964	EF4	61 km	1
May 10, 1959	EF4	69 km	0
Apr 5, 1954	EF4	79 km	0
May 21, 2024	EF3	54 km	0
Mar 5, 2022	EF3	99 km	1
Aug 20, 2019	EF3	96 km	0
Apr 11, 2001	EF3	58 km	0
Apr 8, 1999	EF3	90 km	0

Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Wildfire History

1 wildfire (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: UNNAMED (4,195 ac, 2005).

Year	Name	Acres	Distance
2005	UNNAMED	4,195	75 km

Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	22°F (-6°C)	0.9 in	Coldest, Driest
February	27°F (-3°C)	0.9 in
March	38°F (4°C)	2.2 in
April	51°F (10°C)	3.4 in
May	62°F (16°C)	4.4 in
June	71°F (22°C)	4.5 in	Wettest
July	74°F (23°C)	4.4 in	Warmest
August	73°F (23°C)	4.3 in
September	65°F (18°C)	4.4 in
October	53°F (12°C)	2.7 in
November	38°F (3°C)	2.0 in
December	26°F (-4°C)	1.2 in

Lenox has a seasonal temperature swing of 53°F / from 22°F in January to 74°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 35.2 inches, with June being the wettest month (4.5") and January the driest (0.9").

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