Lee County, GA
Living in Lee County
Bikeability1
Walkability2
Commute73
Public Transit1
Affordability75
Public Safety81
Airports2
Hospitals26
Colleges15
1←PoorGreat→100
Schools46
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
30kPopulation+1.5k (2010–19)
37 y Median Age+1 (2010–19)
25%College-Educated+6% (2010–19)
77%Family Households+1% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years22%
15 to 34 years25%
35 to 54 years28%
55 to 74 years20%
75 years and over4%
Diversity
Asian2%
Black21%
Caucasian72%
Hispanic or Latino3%
Multiracial2%
Native American<1%
Native Hawaiian<1%
Other<1%
Education
Less than high school9%
High school graduate30%
Some College36%
Bachelor's degree15%
Graduate degree10%
Households
Family household77%
Householder living alone20%
Householder not living alone3%
Economy
$69kMedian Household Income+$9.5k (2010–19)
89%Above Poverty
23 mi Average Commute
86%Lived Here Last Year-1% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K15%
$25K to $49K20%
$50K to $74K19%
$75K to $99K16%
$100K to $124K13%
$125K to $149K8%
$150K to $199K5%
$200K or more4%
Employers
Government9%
Private sector63%
Self-employed7%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance14%
Factory and transportation12%
Mgt, science, and arts40%
Military<1%
Sales and office23%
Service12%
Commute
Car, truck, or van96%
Motorcycle<1%
Walked<1%
Worked at home4%
Housing
$153kMedian Home Value+$7.5k (2010–19)
32%Built 2000 or Later
$693Median Monthly Rent+$135 (2010–19)
66%Owner-Occupied-6% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, attached1%
1 unit, detached75%
Multiple units5%
Mobile home13%
Year Structure Built
Built 2014 or later4%
Built 2010 to 20133%
Built 2000 to 200925%
Built 1990 to 199933%
Built 1980 to 198915%
Built 1970 to 197911%
Built 1960 to 19696%
Built 1950 to 19591%
Built 1940 to 1949<1%
Built 1939 or earlier1%
Home Value
Less than $50K8%
$50K to $99K12%
$100K to $149K29%
$150K to $199K20%
$200K to $249K15%
$250K to $299K6%
$300K to $399K6%
$400K to $499K2%
$500K to $749K2%
$750K to $999K<1%
$1M to $1.49M<1%
$1.5M to $1.99M<1%
House Heating Type
Electricity93%
LP gas4%
Utility gas1%
Wood1%
Crime
Violent Crime in Lee County
United States45
Georgia43
Property Crime in Lee County
United States48
Georgia59
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (23%)(76%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton22%
Donald Trump75%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 47 | 5 | 0 |
| Feb | 51 | 4 | 0 |
| Mar | 57 | 5 | 0 |
| Apr | 64 | 3 | 0 |
| May | 72 | 3 | 0 |
| Jun | 79 | 5 | 0 |
| Jul | 81 | 6 | 0 |
| Aug | 81 | 4 | 0 |
| Sep | 76 | 4 | 0 |
| Oct | 66 | 3 | 0 |
| Nov | 57 | 4 | 0 |
| Dec | 49 | 4 | 0 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in Lee County
Excessive Heat3
Inland Flooding35
Tornado33
Hurricane Force Winds3
1←Less frequentMore frequent→100
Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Lee County, GA
Private Schools
Private Schools near Lee County, GA
Byne Christian School
14 miles, S
Far Horizons Montessori
15 miles, S
St Teresa's School
16 miles, S
Southwest Georgia Institute of Education
17 miles, S
Colleges
Colleges near Lee County, GA
Georgia Southwestern State University
17 miles, N
Fort Valley State University
52 miles, N
Columbus State University
66 miles, NW
Thomas University
70 miles, S
Hospitals
Hospitals near Lee County, GA
Phoebe Putney Memorial Hospital
16 miles, S
Phoebe Sumter Medical Center
18 miles, N
Crisp Regional Hospital
24 miles, NE
Phoebe Worth Medical Center
28 miles, SE
Airports
Airports near Lee County, GA
Southwest Georgia Regional Airport
20 miles, S
Columbus Airport
67 miles, NW
Dothan Regional Airport
84 miles, SW
Valdosta Regional Airport
88 miles, SE