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Population (year 2000): 1,401. Estimated population in July 2006: 1,284 (-8.4% change)
 

Males: 676  (48.3%)
Females: 725  (51.7%)

Taylor County

Median resident age:  43.0 years
Iowa median age:  36.6 years

Zip codes: 50851.


Estimated median household income in 2005: $32,700 (it was $29,958 in 2000)
Lenox  $32,700
Iowa:  $43,609

Estimated median house/condo value in 2005: $55,000 (it was $46,400 in 2000)
Lenox  $55,000
Iowa:  $106,600

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Races in Lenox:

  • White Non-Hispanic (84.6%)
  • Hispanic (14.3%)
  • Other race (3.3%)
  • Two or more races (1.2%)
(Total can be greater than 100% because Hispanics could be counted in other races)

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Ancestries: German (21.0%), English (10.6%), Irish (9.4%), United States (5.1%), Swedish (3.4%), Scotch-Irish (2.9%).

Current Local Time: CST time zone

Incorporated on 07/2/1875

Elevation: 1300 feet

Land area: 1.98 square miles.

Population density: 651 people per square mile 
 
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For population 25 years and over in Lenox

  • High school or higher: 74.3%
  • Bachelor's degree or higher: 10.9%
  • Graduate or professional degree: 2.9%
  • Unemployed: 4.2%
  • Mean travel time to work: 14.8 minutes

For population 15 years and over in Lenox city

  • Never married: 23.9%
  • Now married: 54.1%
  • Separated: 1.4%
  • Widowed: 10.5%
  • Divorced: 10.1%

127 residents are foreign born (8.6% Latin America).

This city:  9.1%
Iowa:  3.1%



According to our research there were 4 registered sex offenders living in Lenox, Iowa in early 2007.
The ratio of number of residents in Lenox to the number of sex offenders is 322 to 1.

Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units in 2000:

Lenox:  1.4% ($664)
Iowa:  1.3% ($1,077)
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Nearest city with pop. 50,000+: St. Joseph, MO (80.1 miles , pop. 73,990).

Nearest city with pop. 200,000+: Omaha, NE (103.1 miles , pop. 390,007).

Nearest city with pop. 1,000,000+: Chicago, IL (477.5 miles , pop. 2,896,016).

Nearest cities: Sharpsburg, IA (7.8 miles) , Clearfield, IA (8.2 miles ), Kent, IA (8.7 miles) , Conway, IA (10.1 miles) , Prescott, IA (10.3 miles ), Cromwell, IA (12.9 miles) , Corning, IA (14.2 miles ), Gravity, IA (15.2 miles ).


Single-family new house construction building permits:
  • 1996: 2 buildings, average cost: $107,500
  • 1997: 2 buildings, average cost: $115,000
  • 1998: 0 buildings
  • 1999: 0 buildings
  • 2000: 1 building, cost: $120,000
  • 2001: 0 buildings
  • 2002: 2 buildings, average cost: $131,000
  • 2003: 1 building, cost: $50,000
  • 2004: 3 buildings, average cost: $100,000
  • 2005: 1 building, cost: $182,000
  • 2006: 2 buildings, average cost: $191,000

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Latitude: 40.88 N, Longitude: 94.56 W


54 people in other nonhousehold living situations
44 people in nursing homes

Area code: 641

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Population change in the 1990s: +96 (+7.4%).



Most common industries for males:
  • Food (15%)
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting (8%)
  • Truck transportation (6%)
  • Grocery and related product merchant wholesalers (6%)
  • Construction (5%)
  • Educational services (5%)
  • Public administration (5%)


Most common industries for females:
  • Health care (19%)
  • Food (15%)
  • Educational services (9%)
  • Social assistance (7%)
  • Finance and insurance (5%)
  • Grocery and related product merchant wholesalers (4%)
  • Food and beverage stores (4%)


Most common occupations for males
  • Other production occupations including supervisors (11%)
  • Driver/sales workers and truck drivers (10%)
  • Laborers and material movers, hand (6%)
  • Building and grounds cleaning and maintenance occupations (6%)
  • Electrical equipment mechanics and other installation, maintenance, and repair occupations including supervisors (4%)
  • Farmers and farm managers (4%)
  • Other sales and related workers including supervisors (4%)


Most common occupations for females
  • Other production occupations including supervisors (9%)
  • Nursing, psychiatric, and home health aides (8%)
  • Cooks and food preparation workers (6%)
  • Preschool, kindergarten, elementary and middle school teachers (6%)
  • Secretaries and administrative assistants (6%)
  • Laborers and material movers, hand (5%)
  • Child care workers (4%)


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Lenox-area historical tornado activity is near Iowa state average. It is 111% greater than the overall U.S. average.

On 5/24/1989, a category 4 (max. wind speeds 207-260 mph) tornado 12.8 miles away from the Lenox city center caused between $5,000,000 and $50,000,000 in damages.

On 5/27/1995, a category 4 tornado 16.2 miles away from the city center injured 2 people and caused between $500,000 and $5,000,000 in damages.


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Hospitals/medical centers near Lenox:
  • ALEGENT HEALTH MERCY HOSPITAL (about 17 miles; CORNING, IA)
  • GREATER COMMUNITY HOSPITAL (about 18 miles; CRESTON, IA)
  • RINGGOLD COUNTY HOSPITAL (about 27 miles; MOUNT AYR, IA)

Airports certified for carrier operations nearest to Lenox:
  • DES MOINES INTL (about 78 miles; DES MOINES, IA; ID: DSM)
  • ROSECRANS MEMORIAL (about 81 miles; ST JOSEPH, MO; ID: STJ)
  • EPPLEY AIRFIELD (about 96 miles; OMAHA, NE; ID: OMA)
Other public-use airports nearest to Lenox:
  • CORNING MUNI (about 15 miles; CORNING, IA; ID: CRZ)
  • CRESTON MUNI (about 18 miles; CRESTON, IA; ID: CSQ)
  • BEDFORD MUNI (about 21 miles; BEDFORD, IA; ID: Y46)

Amtrak station near Lenox:
  • 19 miles: CRESTON (PINE & ADAMS STS.). Services: partially wheelchair accessible, enclosed waiting area, public payphones, free short-term parking, free long-term parking, call for taxi service.

Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to Lenox:
  • NORTHWEST MISSOURI STATE UNIVERSITY (about 47 miles; MARYVILLE, MO; Full-time enrollment: 5,620)
  • GRACELAND UNIVERSITY-LAMONI (about 48 miles; LAMONI, IA; FT enrollment: 2,026)
  • DRAKE UNIVERSITY (about 79 miles; DES MOINES, IA; FT enrollment: 4,227)
  • MISSOURI WESTERN STATE COLLEGE (about 82 miles; ST JOSEPH, MO; FT enrollment: 4,329)
  • DES MOINES COMMUNITY COLLEGE (about 88 miles; ANKENY, IA; FT enrollment: 6,959)
  • IOWA WESTERN COMMUNITY COLLEGE (about 90 miles; COUNCIL BLUFFS, IA; FT enrollment: 2,840)
  • BELLEVUE UNIVERSITY (about 95 miles; BELLEVUE, NE; FT enrollment: 2,723)
Public high school in Lenox:
  • LENOX HIGH SCHOOL (Students: 190; Location: 600 S LOCUST; Grades: 07 - 12)
Public elementary/middle school in Lenox:
  • LENOX ELEMENTARY SCHOOL (Students: 179; Location: 301 W MICHIGAN; Grades: KG - 06)
Library in Lenox:
  • LENOX PUBLIC LIBRARY (Operating income: $20,956; Location: 101 NORTH MAIN; 10,086 books; 179 audio materials; 128 video materials; 44 serial subscriptions)

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Notable locations in Lenox: Lenox Country Club (A), Lenox City Hall (B), Lenox City Police Department (C), Lenox City Public Library (D), Lenox Fire Department (E). Display/hide their locations on the map

Churches in Lenox include: Salem Church of the Brethren (A), Saint Patricks Catholic Church (B), United Presbyterian Church (C). Display/hide their locations on the map

Cemeteries: West Fairview Cemetery (1), East Fairview Cemetery (2). Display/hide their locations on the map

Lakes and reservoirs: Water Works Lake (A), East Lake (B), Maharry Lake (C). Display/hide their locations on the map

Post office: Lenox Post Office (A). Display/hide its location on the map

 

Average household size:
This city:  2.3 people
Iowa:  2.5 people

Percentage of family households:
This city:  60.1%
Whole state:  67.0%

Percentage of households with unmarried partners:
This city:  4.7%
Whole state:  4.9%

No gay or lesbian households reported

Residents with income below the poverty level in 1999:
This city:  14.2%
Whole state:  9.1%

Residents with income below 50% of the poverty level in 1999:
This city:  5.8%
Whole state:  3.8%

Lenox compared to Iowa state average:

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  • Median house value below state average.
  • Black race population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Hispanic race population percentage significantly above state average.
  • Median age above state average.
  • Foreign-born population percentage significantly above state average.
  • Institutionalized population percentage above state average.
  • Number of college students below state average.
  • Percentage of population with a bachelor's degree or higher below state average.


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Banks with branches in Lenox (2007 data):
  • Union Bank, National Association: Lenox Branch at 200 North Main Street, branch established on 1990-05-15. Info updated 2006-11-03: Bank assets: $125.2 mil, Deposits: $104.4 mil, headquarters in Gilbert, AZ, positive income, Commercial Lending Specialization, 7 total offices, Holding Company: Heartland Bancshares, Inc.
  • First Federal Savings Bank of Creston, F.S.B.: 210 N Main St Branch at 210 North Main Street, branch established on 1930-01-01. Info updated 2006-11-03: Bank assets: $54.5 mil, Deposits: $47.3 mil, headquarters in Creston, IA, positive income, 4 total offices, Holding Company: Whitmore Company, Inc.



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Local government employment and payroll (March 2002)
Function Full-time employees Monthly full-time payroll Average yearly full-time wage Part-time employees Monthly part-time payroll
Police Protection - Officers 3$6,571$26,2840$0
Other Government Administration 0$0 6$1,674
Streets and Highways 0$0 2$2,143
Sewerage 0$0 3$3,627
Other and Unallocable 0$0 1$104
Local Libraries 0$0 2$996
Gas Supply 0$0 5$6,901
Health 0$0 22$7,430
Firefighters 0$0 33$8,774
Financial Administration 1$2,303$27,6360$0
Judicial and Legal 0$0 1$102
Totals for Government 4$8,874$26,62275$31,751


Lenox government finances in 2002:
  • Charges - Sewerage: $787,000
    All Other: $167,000
    Parks & Recreation: $113,000
    Solid Waste Management: $60,000
  • Construction - Regular Highways: $221,000
  • Current Operations - Gas Utilities: $1,398,000
    General - Other: $306,000
    Sewerage: $268,000
    Police Protection: $142,000
    Parks & Recreation: $135,000
    Regular Highways: $80,000
    Solid Waste Management: $58,000
    Health Services - Other: $28,000
    Libraries: $21,000
    Financial Administration: $20,000
    Fire Protection: $17,000
    Central Staff Services: $6,000
    General Public Buildings: $2,000
    Judicial and Legal Services: $1,000
  • Federal Intergovernmental - All Other: $2,000
  • General - Interest on Debt: $321,000
  • Local Intergovernmental - All Other: $31,000
  • Long Term Debt Beginning Outstanding, NEC: $5,345,000
  • Long Term Debt Outstanding - Full Faith & Credit - Other, NEC: $60,000
  • Long Term Debt Outstanding Nonguaranteed - Other, NEC: $5,015,000
  • Long Term Debt Retired Unspecified - Other, NEC: $270,000
  • Miscellaneous - Interest Earnings: $96,000
    General Revenue, NEC: $40,000
    Rents: $2,000
  • Other Capital Outlay - Parks & Recreation: $69,000
    Sewerage: $54,000
  • Other Funds - Cash & Deposits: $2,790,000
  • Revenue - Gas Utilities: $1,460,000
  • Short Term Debt Outstanding - End of Fiscal Year: $471,000
  • State Intergovernmental - Highways: $112,000
    All Other: $82,000
    General Support: $25,000
  • Tax - Property: $259,000
    NEC: $4,000
  • Total Salaries & Wages: $302,000

5.59% of this county's 2006 resident taxpayers lived in other counties in 2005 ($28,731 average adjusted gross income)

Here:  5.59%
Iowa average:  6.30%

10 or fewer of this county's residents moved from foreign countries between 2005 and 2006.

Top counties from which taxpayers relocated into this county between 2005 and 2006:
from Page County, IA  0.86% ($28,600 average AGI)
from Union County, IA  0.60% ($20,357)


6.03% of this county's 2005 resident taxpayers moved to other counties in 2006 ($23,191 average adjusted gross income)

Here:  6.03%
Iowa average:  6.47%

10 or fewer of this county's residents moved to foreign countries between 2005 and 2006.

Top counties to which taxpayers relocated from this county between 2005 and 2006:
to Page County, IA  0.86% ($22,100 average AGI)
to Polk County, IA  0.56% ($20,846)
to Union County, IA  0.43% ($34,900)


Strongest AM radio stations in Lenox:
  • KOIL (1020 AM; 50 kW; PLATTSMOUTH, NE; Owner: WAITT RADIO, INC.)
  • WHB (810 AM; 50 kW; KANSAS CITY, MO; Owner: UNION BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • WHO (1040 AM; 50 kW; DES MOINES, IA; Owner: CITICASTERS LICENSES, L.P.)
  • KFAB (1110 AM; 50 kW; OMAHA, NE; Owner: CAPSTAR TX LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)
  • KKAR (1290 AM; 50 kW; OMAHA, NE; Owner: WAITT RADIO, INC.)
  • KSIB (1520 AM; daytime; 1 kW; CRESTON, IA; Owner: G. O. RADIO, LTD.)
  • KYDZ (1180 AM; 25 kW; BELLEVUE, NE; Owner: WAITT RADIO, INC.)
  • KYFR (920 AM; 5 kW; SHENANDOAH, IA; Owner: FAMILY STATIONS, INC.)
  • KMA (960 AM; 5 kW; SHENANDOAH, IA; Owner: KMA BROADCASTING L.P.)
  • KKHK (1250 AM; 25 kW; KANSAS CITY, KS)
  • KFEQ (680 AM; 5 kW; ST. JOSEPH, MO; Owner: EAGLE RADIO, INC.)
  • KPSZ (940 AM; 10 kW; DES MOINES, IA; Owner: SAGA COMMUNICATIONS OF IOWA, LLC)
  • KCMO (710 AM; 10 kW; KANSAS CITY, MO; Owner: SUSQUEHANNA KANSAS CITY PARTNERSHIP)

Strongest FM radio stations in Lenox:
  • KSIB-FM (101.3 FM; CRESTON, IA; Owner: G. O. RADIO, LIMITED)
  • K203DB (88.5 FM; CRESTON, IA; Owner: CALVARY CHAPEL OF TWIN FALLS, INC.)

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