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Lena, IL
Village in Stephenson County, Illinois.
Population
2,761
Land area
2.7sq mi
People per sq mi
1,041
ZIP codes
0
Lena and its ZIP codes
Lena at a glance
- Lena is about 4.6 times as dense as Illinois as a whole.
- Households here earn a median of $72,663 a year, 13% less than the Illinois figure of $83,390.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $146,000 (45% below Illinois) and median rent is $664 a month.
Local data for Lena, IL
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Lena, IL, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$72,663
Poverty rate
3.1%
Median home value
$146,000
Median rent
$664/mo
Homeownership
76.4%
Bachelor's or higher
24.6%
Median age
41.2
Average commute
26.2 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (1,178), Irish Americans (196), Italian Americans (120).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Stephenson County. PPP loans are for Lena.
Unemployment rate
3.9%
Aug 2026, -0.6 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$57,022
17,408 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$57,610
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$312M
FY 2026, $6,984 per person
How people get to work
Lena, IL, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone80.5%
- Carpooled8.2%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked0.5%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
- Worked from home10.8%
Average one-way commute: 26.2 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Lena, IL, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: hail
Storm events since 1996
697
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
48
0.3% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
82° / 12°F
38.7 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone2 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Lena, IL, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
36.8%
U.S. 33.3% +3.5 pts
Diabetes
11.6%
U.S. 12.1% -0.5 pts
Smoking
12.6%
U.S. 12.8% about the same
Uninsured (18-64)
6.6%
U.S. 11.1% -4.5 pts
Cities near Lena
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| Pearl CityVillage | 7.7 mi | 0.6 |
| NoraVillage | 8.2 mi | 0.8 |
| WinslowVillage | 8.2 mi | 0.5 |
| StocktonVillage | 9.2 mi | 1.9 |
| CedarvilleVillage | 9.6 mi | 0.5 |
| Willow LakeCensus-designated place | 9.9 mi | 2.7 |
| OrangevilleVillage | 11 mi | 0.7 |
| WarrenVillage | 12 mi | 1 |
| FreeportCity | 12 mi | 11.9 |
| South Wayne, WIVillage | 13 mi | 0.8 |
| Browntown, WIVillage | 14 mi | 1.1 |
| Lake CarrollCensus-designated place | 15 mi | 13.5 |
| DakotaVillage | 15 mi | 0.2 |
| Apple RiverVillage | 16 mi | 0.7 |
| ShannonVillage | 16 mi | 0.5 |
| BaileyvilleCensus-designated place | 17 mi | 0.2 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Lena, IL in?
- Lena is in Stephenson County, Illinois.
- What is the population of Lena, IL?
- About 2,761 people live in Lena, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Lena?
- Nearby places include Pearl City (7.7 mi), Nora (8.2 mi), Winslow (8.2 mi), Stockton (9.2 mi), Cedarville (9.6 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023