Lenox Authority

Lenox is a middle-income small town of 1,569 with home prices 1.9× below the Iowa median.

Lenox, Iowa

Population in Lenox stands at 1,569 — placing it among the smaller communities of Adams County, Iowa. The median household income stands at $61,000.

Definition and scope

Lenox is a chartered municipality within Adams County, Iowa, Iowa. Local services and ordinances are coordinated through county and state-level agencies. The city operates within Congressional District 3.

Who lives here

Lenox has approximately 1,569 residents. The median age is 37.5 years. Roughly 76% of housing units are owner-occupied. The median home value is $111,400.

Demographic composition (Census 2023 ACS5):

• White (non-Hispanic): 73.7%
• Black or African American: 0.0%
• Hispanic or Latino: 23.8%
• Asian: 0.0%

Economy and earnings

Median household income in Lenox is $61,000. Poverty rate stands at 11.3%. Unemployment rate at last release was 0.8%. Educational attainment: 14.7% of residents 25 and over hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Public services and infrastructure

Available public services on file for Lenox:

• Public schools: 2
• Public libraries: 1
• Fire stations: 3
• Police stations: 3
• Hospitals: 1

Getting around

Corning Municipal Airport provides commercial air service for the area. Federal court business routes through Adams County Courthouse. Amtrak service is available at Creston, Iowa.

Geography and climate

Lenox sits at an elevation of 1,298 feet above sea level. The USDA plant hardiness zone is 5a.

References

• Iowa State Authority — state-level reference for Iowa.
• U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates — population, income, demographic data.
• Authority Network America — federal- and network-level reference.