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United States / Iowa / No Metro Area / Taylor County / Lenox / Zip Codes
Lenox, IA is a small town located in Iowa with an estimated population of 1,500 people. Rent for a two bedroom apartment is more affordable in Lenox than the US average at $820 per month compared to $1,430 per month in the US. The grocery cost index in Lenox is also lower with a rating of 94 versus 100 nationally. Local companies that reside in Lenox include CMBJ Enterprises, IPTV Media Services, and Wade's Welding & Fabrication. All have helped to add to the economic growth of the city by providing employment opportunities for its residents.

Lenox has an unemployment rate of 3.3%. The US average is 6.0%.

Lenox has seen the job market increase by 0.5% over the last year. Future job growth over the next ten years is predicted to be 29.6%, which is lower than the US average of 33.5%.

Tax Rates for Lenox
- The Sales Tax Rate for Lenox is 7.0%. The US average is 7.3%.
- The Income Tax Rate for Lenox is 9.0%. The US average is 4.6%.
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Income and Salaries for Lenox
- The average income of a Lenox resident is $22,594 a year. The US average is $28,555 a year.
- The Median household income of a Lenox resident is $52,273 a year. The US average is $69,021 a year.

Income by Population Percent

  EconomyLenox, IowaUnited States
  3.36
  -6.5%-6.2%
  29.6%33.5%
  7.0%6.2%
  7.4%4.6%
  $27,559$37,638
  $52,273$69,021
  $71,313$85,028
  Population by Occupation
  16.1%1.2%
  0.0%0.5%
  5.4%6.8%
  28.3%10.0%
  1.8%2.5%
  6.2%11.0%
  1.7%4.8%
  0.7%0.8%
  1.9%1.9%
  4.4%4.7%
  0.0%1.9%
  1.1%7.6%
  0.0%0.1%
  0.0%4.2%
  2.4%9.3%
  20.9%14.0%
  0.0%2.1%
  2.9%7.0%
  1.7%4.8%
  4.6%4.7%
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