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About Lena
Village in Illinois, United StatesLena is a village in Stephenson County, Illinois. The population was 2,772 at the 2020 census. Lena was platted in 1853 and named after a place mentioned in a poem by Ossian.
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Housing in Lena
The typical Lena home is worth about $213,000, up 10.1% in a year, 28% below the Illinois typical home.
Only 2 sales in May 2026, too few for a market read. The typical value is the steadier guide.
Work & commute in Lena
Full picture →Most working residents leave Lena for work: only 13% work in town. The top destinations are Freeport (15%), Monroe (10%) and Rockford (5%). Half commute less than 17 miles.
Health in Lena
Health Grade B
Healthier than 65% of U.S. towns on seven CDC estimates.
Compared with Illinois
of 32 measures CDC estimates. The other 20 are too close to call.
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Natural hazards in Lena
Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 26% of U.S. communities.
Climate in Lena
Full climate →Lena has cold, snowy winters and pleasant summers. A typical July afternoon reaches 83°, a January night drops to 12°, and about 36 inches of snow falls in a normal winter.
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