What are the schools like in Lennox, SD?

Lennox is served primarily by Lennox School District 41-4. The district operates 2 elementary schools, 2 middle schools, and 1 high schools with a student-to-teacher ratio of 16.5:1.

What is the median household income in Lennox?

The median household income in Lennox, SD is $64,663 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 0.0%.

What is the weather like in Lennox, SD?

Lennox has an average high temperature of 25.3°F in January and 83.3°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 28.2 inches and annual snowfall averages 36.1 inches.

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

Q: Is Lennox, SD affordable or expensive?

Lennox's cost of living index is 90, where 100 represents the national average. This means Lennox is 10% less expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $195,000 and the median rent is $788 per month.

Q: What is the crime rate in Lennox, SD?

Lennox has a violent crime rate of 79.4 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 119.1 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Lennox, SD a Good Place to Live?

Lennox is a small town of 2,603 in South Dakota, with a median household income of $64,663 . Its cost of living index is 90 (US average = 100), which is 10% below the national average.

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

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

All Lennox 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: 90.3

Lennox's overall cost of living index is 90.3, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in Lennox costs roughly 10% less than the average American city.

Metric	Lennox, SD	National Avg
Median Home Value	$195,000	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$788	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	69.8%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$64,663	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Very Safe

Lennox's violent crime rate is 79.4 per 100,000 residents — 79% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

79.4 /100k

Property Crime

119.1 /100k

Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.

Schools & Education

Lennox is served primarily by Lennox School District 41-4. The student-to-teacher ratio is 16.5:1 (slightly above the national average of ~16:1).

Metric	Lennox, SD	National Avg
School District	Lennox School District 41-4	—
Elementary Schools	2	—
Middle Schools	2	—
High Schools	1	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	16.5:1	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	20.3%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	90.9%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Lennox sees average highs of 25.3°F in January and 83.3°F in July, with 28.2 inches of annual precipitation and 36.1 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Lennox, SD
Average High — January	25.3°F
Average High — July	83.3°F
Annual Precipitation	28.2"
Annual Snowfall	36.1"

Demographics

Metric	Lennox, SD	National Avg
Population	2,603	—
Median Age	37.4	38.9
Unemployment Rate	0.0%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	20.8 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	87.7%	59.3%
Black or African American	1.2%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	10.3%	18.9%
Asian	0.0%	6.3%
Under 18	26.3%	22.2%
65 and over	15.9%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

Chancellor, SD 5 mi Worthing, SD 6 mi Davis, SD 8 mi Tea, SD 8 mi Harrisburg, SD 11 mi

ZIP Codes in Lennox

Lennox, SD is covered by 1 ZIP code:

57039

Lennox vs Other Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Lennox, SD affordable or expensive?

Lennox's cost of living index is 90, where 100 is the national average. That makes Lennox roughly 10% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage. The median home price is $195,000 and median rent is $788/month.

What is the crime rate in Lennox, SD?

Lennox's violent crime rate is 79.4 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 119.1 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Lennox?

Public schools in Lennox are operated by Lennox School District 41-4. The district has 2 elementary, 2 middle, and 1 high schools. The student-to-teacher ratio is 16.5:1. 20.3% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Is Lennox, SD a good place to live?

Lennox, SD has a population of 2,603, a median household income of $64,663, and an unemployment rate of 0.0%. 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 Lennox?

Lennox averages 25.3°F in January and 83.3°F in July. Annual rainfall is 28.2 inches with about 36.1 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What ZIP codes are in Lennox?

Lennox, SD is covered by 1 ZIP code: 57039.

What is the population of Lennox?

The population of Lennox, South Dakota is 2,603 with a median age of 37.4. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Lennox?

Key numbers for living in Lennox: cost of living index 90 (100 = US average), median home $195,000, median household income $64,663, crime index 15 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated B-. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Lennox side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.