Lee County, IA

Living in Lee County

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Bikeability 23
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Walkability 32
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Commute 90
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Public Transit 15
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Affordability 95
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Public Safety 59
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Airports 11
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Hospitals 73
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Colleges 33
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Schools 94
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Residents

34k Population -1.8k (2010–19)
43  y Median Age +1 (2010–19)
16% College-Educated +1% (2010–19)
66% Family Households -2% (2010–19)

Age

Under 14 years18%
15 to 34 years23%
35 to 54 years24%
55 to 74 years27%
75 years and over8%

Diversity

Asian1%
Black3%
Caucasian91%
Hispanic or Latino4%
Multiracial2%
Native American<1%
Other<1%

Education

Less than high school7%
High school graduate41%
Some College36%
Bachelor's degree12%
Graduate degree4%

Households

Family household66%
Householder living alone29%
Householder not living alone5%

Economy

$50k Median Household Income +$7.1k (2010–19)
87% Above Poverty
20  mi Average Commute
89% Lived Here Last Year +3% (2010–19)

Household Income

Less than $25K23%
$25K to $49K28%
$50K to $74K20%
$75K to $99K15%
$100K to $124K7%
$125K to $149K4%
$150K to $199K3%
$200K or more2%

Employers

Government7%
Private sector73%
Self-employed6%

Occupations

Construction and maintenance11%
Factory and transportation25%
Mgt, science, and arts28%
Military<1%
Sales and office17%
Service20%

Commute

Bicycle<1%
Car, truck, or van92%
Motorcycle<1%
Public transportation<1%
Taxicab<1%
Walked2%
Worked at home3%

Housing

$94k Median Home Value +$16k (2010–19)
8% Built 2000 or Later
$502 Median Monthly Rent +$126 (2010–19)
65% Owner-Occupied

Units in Structure

1 unit, attached2%
1 unit, detached77%
Multiple units2%
Mobile home5%

Year Structure Built

Built 2014 or later1%
Built 2010 to 20132%
Built 2000 to 20096%
Built 1990 to 19998%
Built 1980 to 19896%
Built 1970 to 197915%
Built 1960 to 19699%
Built 1950 to 195911%
Built 1940 to 19494%
Built 1939 or earlier39%

Home Value

Less than $50K19%
$50K to $99K35%
$100K to $149K17%
$150K to $199K12%
$200K to $249K6%
$250K to $299K4%
$300K to $399K4%
$400K to $499K1%
$500K to $749K1%
$750K to $999K<1%
$1M to $1.49M<1%
$1.5M to $1.99M<1%

House Heating Type

Electricity29%
Fuel oil, kerosene<1%
LP gas12%
Solar energy<1%
Utility gas54%
Wood3%

Crime

Violent Crime in Lee County

United States45
Iowa35

Property Crime in Lee County

United States48
Iowa43

Politics

Voting Patterns

Liberal (53%)(43%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Elections

Hillary Clinton38%
Donald Trump55%

Climate

Monthly Weather Averages

Temp (°F) Rain (in) Snow (in)
Jan 25 1 6
Feb 29 2 6
Mar 41 3 2
Apr 53 4 1
May 63 5 0
Jun 72 5 0
Jul 76 5 0
Aug 74 4 0
Sep 66 4 0
Oct 54 3 0
Nov 41 3 1
Dec 28 2 7

Natural Hazards

The Risk of Natural Hazards in Lee County

Excessive Heat6
Inland Flooding65
Tornado21
Blizzard4
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Location Map

Public Schools

Public Schools near Lee County, IA

Private Schools

Private Schools near Lee County, IA

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Sts Peter & Paul
8 miles, SE
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Colleges

Colleges near Lee County, IA

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Hospitals

Hospitals near Lee County, IA

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Blessing Hospital
19 miles, S
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Airports

Airports near Lee County, IA

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