Lenox, IA
Living in Lenox
Bikeability31
Walkability43
Commute92
Public Transit43
Affordability100
Public Safety89
Airports60
Hospitals64
Colleges61
1←PoorGreat→100
Schools99
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
1.4kPopulation+122 (2010–19)
41 y Median Age-2 (2010–19)
11%College-Educated-3% (2010–19)
52%Family Households-11% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years23%
15 to 34 years21%
35 to 54 years20%
55 to 74 years24%
75 years and over12%
Diversity
Asian4%
Caucasian68%
Hispanic or Latino28%
Education
Less than high school23%
High school graduate36%
Some College31%
Bachelor's degree7%
Graduate degree4%
Households
Family household52%
Householder living alone36%
Householder not living alone12%
Economy
$42kMedian Household Income+$9.9k (2010–19)
88%Above Poverty+3% (2010–19)
19 mi Average Commute
86%Lived Here Last Year-6% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K27%
$25K to $49K36%
$50K to $74K12%
$75K to $99K12%
$100K to $124K3%
$125K to $149K4%
$150K to $199K<1%
$200K or more6%
Employers
Government4%
Private sector78%
Self-employed9%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance17%
Factory and transportation44%
Mgt, science, and arts21%
Sales and office9%
Service9%
Commute
Car, truck, or van88%
Public transportation3%
Walked3%
Worked at home2%
Housing
$86kMedian Home Value+$18k (2010–19)
10%Built 2000 or Later
$398Median Monthly Rent+$89 (2010–19)
54%Owner-Occupied-5% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, attached2%
1 unit, detached72%
Multiple units1%
Mobile home5%
Year Structure Built
Built 2014 or later<1%
Built 2010 to 20132%
Built 2000 to 20098%
Built 1990 to 19998%
Built 1980 to 19899%
Built 1970 to 197926%
Built 1960 to 19699%
Built 1950 to 195911%
Built 1940 to 19499%
Built 1939 or earlier20%
Home Value
Less than $50K20%
$50K to $99K41%
$100K to $149K21%
$150K to $199K11%
$200K to $249K4%
$300K to $399K2%
$500K to $749K1%
House Heating Type
Electricity37%
Fuel oil, kerosene<1%
LP gas1%
Utility gas61%
Crime
Violent Crime in Lenox
United States45
Iowa35
Taylor County6
Property Crime in Lenox
United States48
Iowa43
Taylor County5
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (34%)(63%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton21%
Donald Trump73%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 22 | 1 | 6 |
| Feb | 27 | 1 | 7 |
| Mar | 38 | 2 | 4 |
| Apr | 50 | 3 | 1 |
| May | 61 | 5 | 0 |
| Jun | 71 | 5 | 0 |
| Jul | 75 | 5 | 0 |
| Aug | 73 | 4 | 0 |
| Sep | 64 | 4 | 0 |
| Oct | 52 | 3 | 0 |
| Nov | 38 | 2 | 1 |
| Dec | 25 | 1 | 6 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in Lenox
Excessive Heat6
Inland Flooding29
Tornado19
Blizzard5
1←Less frequentMore frequent→100
Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Lenox, IA
Private Schools
Private Schools near Lenox, IA
St Malachy School
16 miles, NE
Mayflower Heritage Christian
17 miles, NE
Clarinda Academy
27 miles, W
Clarinda Lutheran School
27 miles, W
Colleges
Colleges near Lenox, IA
Graceland University-Lamoni
38 miles, SE
Northwest Missouri State University
40 miles, SW
Conception Seminary College
45 miles, S
Simpson College
62 miles, NE
Hospitals
Hospitals near Lenox, IA
Chi Health-Mercy Corning
12 miles, NW
Greater Regional Medical Center
16 miles, NE
Ringgold County Hospital
21 miles, SE
Clarinda Regional Health Center
28 miles, SW
Airports
Airports near Lenox, IA
Des Moines International Airport
65 miles, NE
Eppley Airfield
75 miles, NW
Kansas City International Airport
110 miles, S
Lincoln Airport
115 miles, W