What are the schools like in Lenox, IA?

Lenox is served primarily by Lenox Comm School District. The district operates 1 elementary schools, several middle schools, and 1 high schools with a student-to-teacher ratio of 13.6:1.

What is the median household income in Lenox?

The median household income in Lenox, IA is $66,615 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 2.7%.

What is the weather like in Lenox, IA?

Lenox has an average high temperature of 31.4°F in January and 84.8°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 35.3 inches and annual snowfall averages 27.8 inches.

Lenox, IA Cost of Living, Crime & Is It a Good Place to Live? (2026)

Q: Is Lenox, IA affordable or expensive?

Lenox's cost of living index is 88, where 100 represents the national average. This means Lenox is 12% less expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $104,600 and the median rent is $702 per month.

Q: What is the crime rate in Lenox, IA?

Crime rate data for Lenox is not currently available from the FBI's reported data.

Is Lenox, IA a Good Place to Live?

Lenox is a small town of 1,488 in Iowa, with a median household income of $66,615 and a 2.7% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 88 (US average = 100), which is 12% below the national average.

Strengths: Lenox stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices, solid school ratings (B-), short average commutes.

Trade-offs: No major red flags stand out in the available data. Whether Lenox is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.

All Lenox city data on this page comes from official government sources — the US Census Bureau, FBI, NCES, BEA, and NOAA — updated annually.

Cost of Living

Index: 87.7

Lenox's overall cost of living index is 87.7, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in Lenox costs roughly 12% less than the average American city.

Metric	Lenox, IA	National Avg
Median Home Value	$104,600	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$702	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	75.3%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$66,615	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Crime data for Lenox is not currently available from the FBI's Uniform Crime Reporting program. Not all local agencies report to the UCR each year.

Schools & Education

Lenox is served primarily by Lenox Comm School District. The student-to-teacher ratio is 13.6:1 (better than the national average of ~16:1).

Metric	Lenox, IA	National Avg
School District	Lenox Comm School District	—
Elementary Schools	1	—
Middle Schools	N/A	—
High Schools	1	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	13.6:1	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	13.6%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	82.6%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Lenox sees average highs of 31.4°F in January and 84.8°F in July, with 35.3 inches of annual precipitation and 27.8 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Lenox, IA
Average High — January	31.4°F
Average High — July	84.8°F
Annual Precipitation	35.3"
Annual Snowfall	27.8"

Demographics

Metric	Lenox, IA	National Avg
Population	1,488	—
Median Age	40.0	38.9
Unemployment Rate	2.7%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	14.0 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	75.5%	59.3%
Black or African American	0.0%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	22.0%	18.9%
Asian	0.0%	6.3%
Under 18	24.2%	22.2%
65 and over	19.5%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

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ZIP Codes in Lenox

Lenox, IA is covered by 1 ZIP code:

50851

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Lenox, IA affordable or expensive?

Lenox's cost of living index is 88, where 100 is the national average. That makes Lenox roughly 12% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage. The median home price is $104,600 and median rent is $702/month.

What is the crime rate in Lenox, IA?

Crime data for Lenox is not available in the current FBI UCR reporting year. Not all jurisdictions submit data annually.

What are the schools like in Lenox?

Public schools in Lenox are operated by Lenox Comm School District. The district has 1 elementary, several middle, and 1 high schools. The student-to-teacher ratio is 13.6:1. 13.6% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Is Lenox, IA a good place to live?

Lenox, IA has a population of 1,488, a median household income of $66,615, and an unemployment rate of 2.7%. It offers below-average costs of living, which stretches take-home pay further than in most American cities. Whether it's right for you depends on your priorities — use the compare tool above to stack it against another city you're considering.

What is the weather like in Lenox?

Lenox averages 31.4°F in January and 84.8°F in July. Annual rainfall is 35.3 inches with about 27.8 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What ZIP codes are in Lenox?

Lenox, IA is covered by 1 ZIP code: 50851.

What is the population of Lenox?

The population of Lenox, Iowa is 1,488 with a median age of 40.0. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Lenox?

Key numbers for living in Lenox: cost of living index 88 (100 = US average), median home $104,600, median household income $66,615, schools rated B-. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Lenox side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.