Lee Township, IA

Living in Lee Township

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Bikeability 22
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Walkability 23
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Commute 85
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Public Transit 27
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Affordability 87
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Public Safety 45
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Airports 41
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Hospitals 72
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Colleges 69
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Schools 45
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Residents

65k Population +2.8k (2010–19)
33  y Median Age -1 (2010–19)
14% College-Educated +3% (2010–19)
61% Family Households -3% (2010–19)

Age

Under 14 years22%
15 to 34 years31%
35 to 54 years24%
55 to 74 years18%
75 years and over5%

Diversity

Asian6%
Black13%
Caucasian58%
Hispanic or Latino19%
Multiracial4%
Native American<1%
Other<1%

Education

Less than high school19%
High school graduate37%
Some College30%
Bachelor's degree10%
Graduate degree4%

Households

Family household61%
Householder living alone30%
Householder not living alone9%

Economy

$49k Median Household Income +$10k (2010–19)
83% Above Poverty -1% (2010–19)
21  mi Average Commute
82% Lived Here Last Year +3% (2010–19)

Household Income

Less than $25K24%
$25K to $49K26%
$50K to $74K22%
$75K to $99K14%
$100K to $124K7%
$125K to $149K3%
$150K to $199K3%
$200K or more1%

Employers

Government4%
Private sector78%
Self-employed4%

Occupations

Construction and maintenance12%
Factory and transportation21%
Mgt, science, and arts23%
Military<1%
Sales and office23%
Service22%

Commute

Bicycle<1%
Car, truck, or van92%
Motorcycle<1%
Public transportation1%
Taxicab<1%
Walked2%
Worked at home3%

Housing

$112k Median Home Value +$9.4k (2010–19)
9% Built 2000 or Later
$736 Median Monthly Rent +$155 (2010–19)
55% Owner-Occupied -5% (2010–19)

Units in Structure

1 unit, attached4%
1 unit, detached71%
Multiple units2%
Mobile home1%
Boat, RV, etc<1%

Year Structure Built

Built 2014 or later1%
Built 2010 to 20131%
Built 2000 to 20097%
Built 1990 to 19996%
Built 1980 to 19897%
Built 1970 to 197915%
Built 1960 to 196913%
Built 1950 to 195913%
Built 1940 to 19497%
Built 1939 or earlier29%

Home Value

Less than $50K5%
$50K to $99K34%
$100K to $149K41%
$150K to $199K15%
$200K to $249K2%
$250K to $299K1%
$300K to $399K<1%
$400K to $499K<1%
$500K to $749K<1%
$1M to $1.49M<1%
$1.5M to $1.99M<1%

House Heating Type

Coal or coke<1%
Electricity31%
LP gas1%
Utility gas68%
Wood<1%

Crime

Violent Crime in Lee Township

United States45
Iowa35
Des Moines Metro Area43
Polk County47

Property Crime in Lee Township

United States48
Iowa43
Des Moines Metro Area52
Polk County59

Politics

Voting Patterns

Liberal (53%)(44%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Elections

Hillary Clinton47%
Donald Trump47%

Climate

Monthly Weather Averages

Temp (°F) Rain (in) Snow (in)
Jan 21 1 8
Feb 26 1 7
Mar 38 2 5
Apr 50 4 1
May 61 5 0
Jun 70 5 0
Jul 75 5 0
Aug 73 4 0
Sep 64 3 0
Oct 52 3 0
Nov 38 2 2
Dec 24 1 8

Natural Hazards

The Risk of Natural Hazards in Lee Township

Excessive Heat5
Inland Flooding45
Tornado17
Blizzard4
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Location Map

Public Schools

Public Schools near Lee Township, IA

Private Schools

Private Schools near Lee Township, IA

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Holy Family School
2 miles, W
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Sterling Education
3 miles, N

Colleges

Colleges near Lee Township, IA

Hospitals

Hospitals near Lee Township, IA

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Airports

Airports near Lee Township, IA

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Eppley Airfield
122 miles, W