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Lenox, IA


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Lenox, Iowa

Lenox, Iowa is 70 miles SW of Des Moines, Iowa (center to center) and 76 miles E of Omaha, Nebraska. It is in Taylor county. The population of the city is 1,401.

The People and Families of Lenox

In Lenox, about 53% of adults are married. Adults in Lenox are more likely than in most places to live alone.

Seniors are common in the city.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Lenox had a median family income of $37,917.

Political Inclinations

The Democratic party attracted the largest share of donations from Lenox.

Lenox Housing

Of the housing in Lenox, approximately 68% is occupied by their owners. Rents in the city are lower than most places in Iowa.

Commuting

In Lenox, 89% of commuters drive to work. The layout of Lenox makes walking and bicycling easier than most places. The city features shorter commuting times than most similar places.

High Points

Lenox strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Iowa):

CategoryTrophy
Short Commute Times
(vs. Peers)
Top 5%trophyLenox Short Commute Times
Racial Diversity
(vs. State)
Top 5%trophyLenox Racial Diversity
Walking and Biking to Work
(vs. Peers)
Top 8%Lenox Walking and Biking to Work
Affordability of Rents
(vs. Peers)
Top 14%Lenox Affordability of Rents

Comparative Profile of Lenox, IA

Comparing Lenox to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Iowa (State):

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Senior Citizens98
Age of the Population99
Racial Diversity810
Well-Paid Single Men63
Male Share of the Population66
Children Under 5 Years Old56
Female Share of the Population55

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Portion of People Married54
Average Household Size35

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People in Middle Class or Better41
Median Family Income42
College Educated Adults43
People Above Poverty41

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Short Commute Times1010
Walking and Biking to Work109
Working at Home65
Public Transportation Use23

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Affordability of Rents99
People Living Alone99
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals88
Affordability of Property Taxes67
Seasonal and Vacation Housing68
Housing Recently Built35
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