Lenox, IA

Living in Lenox

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Bikeability 31
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Walkability 43
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Commute 92
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Public Transit 43
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Affordability 100
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Public Safety 89
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Airports 60
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Hospitals 64
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Colleges 61
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Schools 99
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Residents

1.4k Population +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

$42k Median 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

$86k Median Home Value +$18k (2010–19)
10% Built 2000 or Later
$398 Median 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
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Location Map

Public Schools

Public Schools near Lenox, IA

Private Schools

Private Schools near Lenox, IA

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St Malachy School
16 miles, NE
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Clarinda Academy
27 miles, W
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Colleges

Colleges near Lenox, IA

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Simpson College
62 miles, NE

Hospitals

Hospitals near Lenox, IA

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Airports

Airports near Lenox, IA

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Eppley Airfield
75 miles, NW
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Lincoln Airport
115 miles, W