Lenox township, Iowa
Lenox township profile, demographic data, and geographic information.
Lenox township is a geographic entity located in Iowa County, Iowa. As of official census estimates, it has a reported population of 2,312. The land area covers 36.12 sq mi. [1]
Demographics & Population
| Demographic Metric | Estimate / Count | Margin of Error | Survey Period / Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 2,312 | ±384 | 2020-2024 / Census ACS 5-Year 2024 |
| Median Age | 44.7 yrs | ±5.3 | 2020-2024 / Census ACS 5-Year 2024 |
| Total Households | 885 | ±151 | 2020-2024 / Census ACS 5-Year 2024 |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (PEP, ACS 5-Year).
Housing & Real Estate Profile
| Housing Metric | Estimate / Value | Margin of Error |
|---|---|---|
| Total Housing Units | 959 | ±146 |
| Occupied Housing Units | 885 | ±151 |
| Vacant Housing Units | 74 | ±62 |
| Median Home Value | $274,400 | ±$53,786 |
| Median Gross Rent | $678 | ±$27 |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year (2020-2024).
Economy & Workforce
| Economic Metric | Estimate / Value | Margin of Error |
|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $102,263 | ±$18,119 |
| Per Capita Income | $47,676 | ±$5,848 |
| Poverty Rate | 8.9% | ±4.2% |
| Population Below Poverty Level | 201 | ±101 |
| Unemployment Rate | 2.4% | ±2.7% |
| Civilian Labor Force, Employed | 1,237 | ±231 |
| Broadband Internet Rate | 96.3% | ±3.7% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year (2020-2024).
Local Government & Public Administration
Authoritative general-purpose local government units serving this area
U.S. Census Bureau GUS (2026) / GMAF
| Government Unit | Unit Type | Jurisdiction Role | Contact / Address |
|---|---|---|---|
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GUS Population: 16,423 (2024)
ID: 164254
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County | Official County Government |
Contact: CHAIRMAN
970 COURT AVE, MARENGO IA 52301
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Education
Listing 10 local institutions (NCES 2024-2025)
External reference via K12Guides
| Institution | Type | Grades | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular School Lenox | PK-06 | Lenox, IA | |
| Regular School Lenox | 07-12 | Lenox, IA | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-04 | Middle Amana, IA | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-03 | Atkins, IA | |
| Regular School Nearby | 07-08 | Van Horne, IA | |
| Regular School Nearby | 09-12 | Van Horne, IA | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-05 | Cedar Rapids, IA | |
| Regular School Nearby | 09-11 | Cedar Rapids, IA | |
| Regular School Nearby | 09-12 | Tiffin, IA | |
| Regular School Nearby | 06-08 | Tiffin, IA |
Source: k12guides.com.
Community Facilities & Infrastructure
Displaying 10 civic institutions across 2 datasets queried
CMS • IPEDS • IMLS
| Facility Name | Category | Relationship | Address / Location | Contact |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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Capri College-Cedar Rapids
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College Vocational | 13.8 mi away | 2945 Williams Parkway S.W., Cedar Rapids, IA, 52404 |
3193641541206
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NORWAY PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 6.3 mi away | 108 RAILROAD ST, NORWAY, IA, 52318 |
(319) 227-7487
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Kirkwood Community College
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College | 14.1 mi away | 6301 Kirkwood Blvd SW, Cedar Rapids, IA, 52406-2068 |
3193985411
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OXFORD PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 8.1 mi away | 112 N AUGUSTA AVE, OXFORD, IA, 52322 |
(319) 828-4087
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Mercy-St Luke's School of Radiologic Technology
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College | 16.8 mi away | 1026 A Ave NE, Cedar Rapids, IA, 52402 |
3193697097
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MARENGO PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 9.2 mi away | 235 E HILTON ST, MARENGO, IA, 52301 |
(319) 741-3825
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Coe College
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College | 17.0 mi away | 1220 First Ave NE, Cedar Rapids, IA, 52402-5092 |
3193998000
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FAIRFAX PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 9.3 mi away | 313 VANDERBILT ST, FAIRFAX, IA, 52228 |
(319) 846-2994
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Mount Mercy University
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College | 17.9 mi away | 1330 Elmhurst Dr NE, Cedar Rapids, IA, 52402-4797 |
3193638213
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SWISHER COMMUNITY LIBRARY
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Library | 10.4 mi away | 72 2ND ST, SWISHER, IA, 52338 |
(319) 857-4090
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Distances calculated from authoritative source coordinates. Source: CMS, IMLS, NCES IPEDS.
Climate & Weather Observations
NOAA Monthly Climate Normals
Observation Station: Climate data reflects NOAA 1991–2020 standard normals recorded at CEDAR RAPIDS MUNI AP, IA US, located 10.2 miles from Lenox township. Local microclimates, topography, and elevation may cause municipal conditions to differ.
| Month | High (°F) | Low (°F) | Mean (°F) | Precip (in) | Snow (in) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 27.9° | 11.3° | 19.6° | 0.95" | — |
| February | 32.6° | 15.5° | 24.1° | 1.22" | — |
| March | 46.3° | 26.8° | 36.5° | 1.99" | — |
| April | 60.1° | 37.6° | 48.9° | 3.56" | — |
| May | 71.1° | 49.5° | 60.3° | 4.25" | — |
| June | 80.1° | 59.7° | 69.9° | 5.56" | — |
| July | 82.8° | 62.7° | 72.8° | 4.41" | — |
| August | 81.2° | 60.4° | 70.8° | 4.07" | — |
| September | 74.7° | 51.9° | 63.3° | 3.40" | — |
| October | 61.5° | 39.9° | 50.7° | 2.91" | — |
| November | 46.2° | 27.7° | 37.0° | 2.00" | — |
| December | 33.3° | 17.1° | 25.2° | 1.59" | — |
Source: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020).
Local Weather Forecast
Weather forecast data is currently unavailable in the local cache.
Nearby Cities & Communities
Listing adjacent communities by spatial proximity (miles)
Proximity discovery
| Community Name | Classification | Distance | Population |
|---|---|---|---|
| Amana CDP | CDP | 1.1 mi | — |
| Middle Amana CDP | CDP | 1.4 mi | — |
| East Amana CDP | CDP | 2.0 mi | — |
| High Amana CDP | CDP | 2.7 mi | — |
| Homestead CDP | CDP | 3.8 mi | — |
| West Amana CDP | CDP | 3.8 mi | — |
Sources & Data Provenance
- Geographic Classification & Identifiers: U.S. Census Bureau Gazetteer (2026) and TIGER/Line Shapefiles. GEOID: 1909592415. • Official Source Dataset →
- Socioeconomic & Housing Metrics: U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates and Population Estimates Program (PEP). Margin of Error (MOE) intervals are reported where published; suppressed values are never estimated or replaced with false zeros.
- Civic Directory Datasets: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS Hospital Directory), National Center for Education Statistics (NCES IPEDS Postsecondary Directory), and Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS Public Libraries Survey). Airport landing facilities are provided by airport-data.com.
- Weather & Climate Observations: National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020 and National Weather Service (NWS) point forecasts.