Lenox, Iowa
Lenox: human settlement in Taylor County, Iowa, United States of America
About
Lenox is a city located in the county of Taylor in the U.S. state of Iowa. Its population at the 2010 census was 1,407 and a population density of 264 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 1,386 inhabitants.
The city was created 155 years ago in 1870.
Quick Facts about Lenox
| Population | 1,386 (2020) |
| Country | United States of America |
| State | Iowa (United States) |
| County | Taylor County |
| Postal code | 50851 |
| Phone Area Codes | 641 |
| Area | 5.34 km2 |
| Latitude & Longitude | 40.8817,-94.5619 |
| Altitude | 1,296 feet / 395 meters |
| Establishment | January 01, 1871 (155 years ago) |
| Time Zone | America/Chicago |
| Local time | 00:59:16 (16th April 2026) |
| Density | 260 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth | -1.52% (2010-2020) |
| Weather | 78℉ Slight Chance Rain Showers 7-days weather |
Geography
Lenox is located at 40°52'54"N 94°33'43"W (40.8816500, -94.5619100).
Lenox map
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Weather
A slight chance of rain showers. Mostly sunny, with a high near 78.
7-Day ForecastDemographics
According to census records, the population of Lenox decreased by 1.52% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 1,407 | - | census |
| 2011 | 1,402 | -0.36% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 1,373 | -2.11% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 1,382 | 0.65% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 1,373 | -0.66% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 1,392 | 1.36% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 1,394 | 0.14% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 1,372 | -1.6% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 1,391 | 1.37% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 1,389 | -0.14% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 1,386 | -0.22% | estimation process |
Services and Civic Places in Lenox
1Lenox City Hall
200 S Main St, Lenox, IA 50851 View details
Phone: +16413332228
People born in Lenox (3)
People born in Lenox, including air racer Cliff Henderson, physicist John Torrence Tate, Sr., Ralph Ginn, .
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Nearby Schools and Colleges
Schools and campuses linked to Lenox, IA. Select a name to open its map and contact details.
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 154396 | Southwestern Community College | Creston (IA) | 50801 |
Nearby Transit Stations (2)
Rail and bus stations connected to Lenox, IA. Select a station to open its map and address details.
| Code | Name | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| CRN | Creston | Pine and Adams Avenue | RAIL |
| OSC | Osceola | Main & East Clay Streets | RAIL |
Closest post offices linked to Lenox.
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| Lenox Post Office | Lenox (IA) | 50851 |
Other places with the same name (4)
- Lenox, New York city in Madison County, New York, United States of America with a population of 8,762 people.
- Lenox, Massachusetts town of Massachusetts, United States with a population of 4,933 people.
- Lenox, Pennsylvania unincorporated community in Susquehanna County, Pennsylvania with a population of 1,767 people.
- Lenox, Georgia town in Cook County, Georgia, United States with a population of 843 people.
Other cities in Taylor County
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Taylor County , IA.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Bedford | 1,380 | Town in Taylor County, Iowa, United States |
| New Market | 397 | City in Taylor County, Iowa, United States |
| Clearfield | 343 | City in Taylor and Ringgold counties in the U. |
| Blockton | 184 | City in Taylor County, Iowa, United States |
| Gravity | 181 | City in Iowa, United States |
| Sharpsburg | 86 | City in Taylor County, Iowa, United States of America |
| Conway | 40 | City in Iowa, USA |
Distance to Other Cities
Lenox distances to largest Iowa cities