Lee County, AL

Living in Lee County

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Bikeability 21
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Walkability 30
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Commute 68
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Public Transit 20
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Affordability 77
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Public Safety 38
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Airports 29
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Hospitals 47
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Colleges 9
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Schools 46
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Residents

161k Population +26k (2010–19)
32  y Median Age +3 (2010–19)
35% College-Educated +4% (2010–19)
62% Family Households +3% (2010–19)

Age

Under 14 years18%
15 to 34 years36%
35 to 54 years24%
55 to 74 years18%
75 years and over4%

Diversity

Asian4%
Black23%
Caucasian67%
Hispanic or Latino4%
Multiracial2%
Native American<1%
Other<1%

Education

Less than high school9%
High school graduate24%
Some College32%
Bachelor's degree20%
Graduate degree16%

Households

Family household62%
Householder living alone30%
Householder not living alone9%

Economy

$51k Median Household Income +$11k (2010–19)
79% Above Poverty
24  mi Average Commute
80% Lived Here Last Year +4% (2010–19)

Household Income

Less than $25K29%
$25K to $49K20%
$50K to $74K17%
$75K to $99K12%
$100K to $124K8%
$125K to $149K5%
$150K to $199K5%
$200K or more4%

Employers

Government7%
Private sector71%
Self-employed5%

Occupations

Construction and maintenance8%
Factory and transportation14%
Mgt, science, and arts41%
Military1%
Sales and office20%
Service17%

Commute

Bicycle<1%
Car, truck, or van92%
Motorcycle<1%
Public transportation1%
Taxicab<1%
Walked2%
Worked at home4%

Housing

$169k Median Home Value +$30k (2010–19)
37% Built 2000 or Later
$667 Median Monthly Rent +$167 (2010–19)
54% Owner-Occupied -3% (2010–19)

Units in Structure

1 unit, attached3%
1 unit, detached56%
Multiple units4%
Mobile home16%
Boat, RV, etc<1%

Year Structure Built

Built 2014 or later5%
Built 2010 to 20138%
Built 2000 to 200924%
Built 1990 to 199924%
Built 1980 to 198913%
Built 1970 to 197912%
Built 1960 to 19696%
Built 1950 to 19594%
Built 1940 to 19492%
Built 1939 or earlier2%

Home Value

Less than $50K15%
$50K to $99K11%
$100K to $149K16%
$150K to $199K17%
$200K to $249K11%
$250K to $299K9%
$300K to $399K10%
$400K to $499K4%
$500K to $749K4%
$750K to $999K1%
$1M to $1.49M<1%
$1.5M to $1.99M<1%
$2M or more<1%

House Heating Type

Coal or coke<1%
Electricity79%
Fuel oil, kerosene<1%
LP gas3%
Solar energy<1%
Utility gas17%
Wood<1%

Crime

Violent Crime in Lee County

United States45
Alabama48

Property Crime in Lee County

United States48
Alabama52

Politics

Voting Patterns

Liberal (37%)(59%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Elections

Hillary Clinton36%
Donald Trump58%

Climate

Monthly Weather Averages

Temp (°F) Rain (in) Snow (in)
Jan 45 5 0
Feb 49 5 0
Mar 55 6 0
Apr 62 4 0
May 70 3 0
Jun 77 4 0
Jul 80 5 0
Aug 80 4 0
Sep 75 4 0
Oct 65 3 0
Nov 55 4 0
Dec 47 5 0

Natural Hazards

The Risk of Natural Hazards in Lee County

Excessive Heat2
Inland Flooding35
Tornado31
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Location Map

Public Schools

Public Schools near Lee County, AL

Private Schools

Private Schools near Lee County, AL

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Lee-Scott Academy
6 miles, W
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Colleges

Colleges near Lee County, AL

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Auburn University
8 miles, W
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Point University
21 miles, NE
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Tuskegee University
24 miles, SW
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Hospitals

Hospitals near Lee County, AL

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Airports

Airports near Lee County, AL

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Columbus Airport
25 miles, E
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