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Lenox, IA
City in Taylor County, Iowa.
Population
1,569
Land area
1.9sq mi
People per sq mi
820
ZIP codes
0
Lenox and its ZIP codes
Lenox at a glance
- Lenox is about 14 times as dense as Iowa as a whole.
- Households here earn a median of $61,000 a year, 19% less than the Iowa figure of $75,059.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $111,400 (46% below Iowa) and median rent is $1,003 a month.
Local data for Lenox, IA
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Lenox, IA, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$61,000
Poverty rate
11.3%
Median home value
$111,400
Median rent
$1,003/mo
Homeownership
76.2%
Bachelor's or higher
14.7%
Median age
37.5
Average commute
15.4 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Mexican Americans (351), German Americans (190), Dutch Americans (104).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Taylor County. PPP loans are for Lenox.
Unemployment rate
2.4%
Aug 2026, -0.2 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$55,109
2,060 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$57,333
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$40.19M
FY 2026, $6,816 per person
How people get to work
Lenox, IA, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone77.1%
- Carpooled14.8%
- Public transit0.3%
- Walked1.1%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other4.1%
- Worked from home2.7%
Average one-way commute: 15.4 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Lenox, IA, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Very Low
Top: drought
Storm events since 1996
513
Countywide, mostly hail
July high / Jan low
85° / 12°F
35.3 inches of rain a year
Toxic release facilities
2
No Superfund sites
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone1 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Lenox, IA, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
39.6%
U.S. 33.3% +6.3 pts
Diabetes
13.6%
U.S. 12.1% +1.5 pts
Smoking
15.2%
U.S. 12.8% +2.4 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
11.6%
U.S. 11.1% +0.5 pts
Cities near Lenox
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| SharpsburgCity | 6.9 mi | 0.4 |
| ClearfieldCity | 6.9 mi | 1.2 |
| KentCensus-designated place | 7.2 mi | 0.5 |
| ConwayCity | 9.7 mi | 0.2 |
| PrescottCity | 10 mi | 0.4 |
| CorningCity | 12 mi | 1.6 |
| CromwellCity | 12 mi | 0.3 |
| DiagonalCity | 13 mi | 0.9 |
| GravityCity | 13 mi | 0.3 |
| Shannon CityCity | 16 mi | 0.4 |
| CrestonCity | 16 mi | 5.2 |
| BentonCity | 16 mi | 0.8 |
| MaloyCity | 16 mi | 0.6 |
| BedfordCity | 17 mi | 1.6 |
| NodawayCity | 18 mi | 0.7 |
| CarbonCity | 18 mi | 0.8 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Lenox, IA in?
- Lenox is in Taylor County, Iowa.
- What is the population of Lenox, IA?
- About 1,569 people live in Lenox, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Lenox?
- Nearby places include Sharpsburg (6.9 mi), Clearfield (6.9 mi), Kent (7.2 mi), Conway (9.7 mi), Prescott (10 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023