Photo: Jared Winkler · CC BY-SA 4.0Among U.S. towns with similar household incomes, Lenox is healthier than 54%
Lenox differs from Iowa on 13 of 32 measures CDC estimates: 2 better, 11 worse.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Lenox. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Lenox
Lenox is short on every kind of care federal data tracks
Lenox’s county is a federal shortage area for primary care, dental care and mental health care, meaning too few providers for the people who live there. Getting care ↓
Stroke, heart disease and diabetes run high in Lenox
1 in 24 adults have had a stroke (4.2%), vs 3.3% across Iowa. 1 in 12 adults have heart disease (8.3%), vs 6.6% across Iowa. Diabetes is also above the state: 13.6%, vs 11.2% across Iowa. In all, Lenox runs above Iowa on six of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
More Lenox adults get no exercise
1 in 3 adults get no exercise outside work (31.1%), vs 24.8% across Iowa. Habits ↓
More high blood pressure in Lenox, and more people treating it
39.7% of adults have high blood pressure (Iowa 33.9%), but 81.2% of them take medicine for it, vs 77.8% statewide. Checkups ↓
Lenox is healthier than its income would predict
Against all U.S. towns, Lenox is healthier than 35%. Against the 9,186 towns with similar household incomes ($46K–$76K), it’s healthier than 54%. Health Grade ↓
Written from the CDC, Medicare and HRSA data on this page. CDC PLACES 2025 release: modeled estimates for adults, not counts; “higher” and “lower” mean the Iowa figure falls outside Lenox’s likely range; at the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from D to B+.
What’s behind Lenox’s grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Lenox is healthier than 35% of U.S. towns. Mental distress holds the grade up (fewer adults with frequent mental distress than 77% of U.S. towns); no exercise pulls it down (better than 18%).
Health estimates follow income closely across the country: towns with higher household incomes usually score higher (a correlation of 0.77 across 21,157 graded towns). Lenox’s median household income is $61,000; among the 9,186 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($46K–$76K), it’s healthier than 54%, about where its income would put it.
Where Lenox compares well: taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure), 81.2% (U.S. 76.5%).
Care in and near Lenox
No hospital or community health center in Lenox itself. These are the nearest.
Hospitals: Medicare overall star ratings, 1–5. Community health centers charge on a sliding scale by income. Distances are straight-line from the center of Lenox; ≈ marks a hospital located by its town, not its street. Shortage areas: HRSA Health Professional Shortage Areas (a “population” designation covers specific residents, such as those with low incomes).
Out of every 100 Lenox adults…
Lenox runs above IA on 7 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Everyday habits, side by side with Iowa
Share of adults, with the Iowa figure marked.
Keeping up with care
Share of Lenox adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Iowa.
How Lenox adults are doing
About the same as Iowa on each measure.
1 in 3 Lenox adults feel lonely. A hello is a start.
Groups are the easiest way in: a walking group, a book club, your street.
If you or someone you know is struggling, call or text 988, the Suicide & Crisis Lifeline. It’s free, confidential and open 24/7.
Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
11.5% of Lenox adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 10% across Iowa.
Lenox and the towns around it
How health changes across the town line.
Health next door
| Town | Health | Obesity | Diabetes | Smoking | Figures from |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lenox | C+ | 39.6% | 13.6% | 15.2% | CDC place |
Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Lenox adults live with a disability (Iowa 28.1%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for Lenox
Share of adults, 40 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 32 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, Lenox is better than Iowa on 2 and worse on 11; on the rest, the Iowa figure falls inside Lenox’s likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | Lenox | IA | U.S. | vs IA |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 21.7%18.3–25.5 | 17.8% | 19.4% | Worse |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 14.9%12.7–17.1 | 12.7% | 13% | About the same |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 15.3%13.4–17.4 | 16.4% | 15.9% | About the same |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 39.6%31.3–47.7 | 37.7% | 32.9% | About the same |
| Diabetes | 13.6%11.7–15.7 | 11.2% | 12% | Worse |
| High blood pressure | 39.7%35.4–43.9 | 33.9% | 34.4% | Worse |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 38.9%34.5–43.3 | 35.3% | 37.1% | About the same |
| Arthritis | 31.3%27.8–34.7 | 27% | 25.3% | Worse |
| Asthma | 9.6%8.4–10.8 | 9.9% | 9.9% | About the same |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 10.3%9.1–11.5 | 8.7% | 7.9% | Worse |
| Coronary heart disease | 8.3%7.2–9.6 | 6.6% | 6.4% | Worse |
| COPD | 8.4%6.8–10 | 6.9% | 6.3% | About the same |
| Stroke | 4.2%3.6–4.9 | 3.3% | 3.4% | Worse |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 19.6%16–23.6 | 11.6% | 12.3% | Worse |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 15.2%12.6–18.2 | 14.5% | 11.8% | About the same |
| No exercise outside work | 31.1%25.9–36.6 | 24.8% | 24.7% | Worse |
| Binge drinking | 17.3%14.3–20.3 | 20.5% | 15.4% | Better |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 32.3%25.6–39.2 | 32.5% | 36% | About the same |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 11.6%9.4–14.2 | 7.3% | 11% | Worse |
| Checkup in the past year | 78.8%75.2–81.8 | 77.5% | 77.4% | About the same |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 62.6%58.8–66.2 | 66.8% | 63.2% | Worse |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 85.3%83.2–87.2 | 84.1% | 87.1% | About the same |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 81.2%78.7–83.4 | 77.8% | 76.5% | Better |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 68.2%62.9–73 | 66.6% | 65.5% | About the same |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 76.6%68.3–83.5 | 78.7% | 76.4% | About the same |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 19.3%16.2–22.6 | 20.7% | 20.6% | About the same |
| Feel lonely | 32.4%27.4–37.9 | 32.3% | 32.5% | About the same |
| Lack social and emotional support | 24.2%20.4–28.3 | 23.3% | 23.6% | About the same |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Worried about having enough food | 14.2%11.6–17.2 | 12% | 15% | About the same |
| Worried about keeping housing | 10.9%9.1–12.9 | 9.4% | 12% | About the same |
| Threatened with a utility shut-off | 6.8%5.7–8 | 6.4% | 7.6% | About the same |
| Lack reliable transportation | 7.3%6.2–8.5 | 6.8% | 7.9% | About the same |
| Received SNAP (food stamps) | 11.5%9.2–14.1 | 10% | 11.6% | About the same |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 33.7%29.1–38.7 | 28.1% | 30.1% | Higher |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 17%14.2–19.9 | 12.7% | 13.6% | Higher |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 14.2%12.2–16.4 | 13.5% | 13.9% | About the same |
| Hearing difficulty | 9.8%8.5–11.2 | 7.4% | 6.7% | Higher |
| Vision difficulty | 5.6%4.8–6.5 | 4.3% | 5.4% | Higher |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 8.6%7.3–10.1 | 7.4% | 7.9% | About the same |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 4.1%3.5–4.9 | 3.4% | 3.8% | Higher |
Each figure is the share of adults 18+ unless the label says otherwise; small numbers after it are CDC’s likely range (95% interval). “About the same” means the Iowa figure falls inside that range.
Questions about health in Lenox
Is Lenox a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Lenox is healthier than 35% of U.S. towns: ≈ C+ for health. These are modeled estimates of who lives there, not a measure of local care or habits alone.
What is the obesity rate in Lenox?
CDC estimates 39.6% of adults have obesity, likely between 31.3% and 47.7%, against 37.7% across Iowa and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to Lenox?
CHI Health - Mercy Corning in Corning, 12.3 miles in a straight line from Lenox’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; Medicare rates it 3 of 5 stars.
How many people in Lenox have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 11.6% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 9.4–14.2%), against 7.3% across Iowa.
How accurate are these numbers?
They’re modeled estimates: CDC applies national survey answers to each area’s age, sex, race and education mix, so they describe who lives in Lenox more than anything measured there. At the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from D to B+.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Lenox.
Health estimates: CDC PLACES: Local Data for Better Health, 2025 release. The Iowa figure combines its counties, weighted by adult population. Hospitals and star ratings: Medicare Care Compare (CMS). Health centers and shortage areas: HRSA. The Health Grade is our own summary of CDC’s estimates, not an official rating. Ages: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey. Town boundaries: U.S. Census Bureau. This page isn’t medical advice. In an emergency, call 911.