Lee County, IL
Living in Lee County
Bikeability13
Walkability15
Commute73
Public Transit10
Affordability83
Public Safety78
Airports53
Hospitals77
Colleges63
1←PoorGreat→100
Schools8
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
34kPopulation-1.7k (2010–19)
43 y Median Age+2 (2010–19)
18%College-Educated+3% (2010–19)
61%Family Households-7% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years16%
15 to 34 years23%
35 to 54 years26%
55 to 74 years26%
75 years and over8%
Diversity
Asian1%
Black5%
Caucasian86%
Hispanic or Latino6%
Multiracial1%
Native American<1%
Native Hawaiian<1%
Other<1%
Education
Less than high school11%
High school graduate34%
Some College37%
Bachelor's degree11%
Graduate degree7%
Households
Family household61%
Householder living alone32%
Householder not living alone7%
Economy
$58kMedian Household Income+$9.7k (2010–19)
87%Above Poverty-3% (2010–19)
23 mi Average Commute
86%Lived Here Last Year-3% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K20%
$25K to $49K24%
$50K to $74K18%
$75K to $99K16%
$100K to $124K9%
$125K to $149K4%
$150K to $199K6%
$200K or more4%
Employers
Government9%
Private sector66%
Self-employed7%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance10%
Factory and transportation20%
Mgt, science, and arts34%
Military<1%
Sales and office19%
Service17%
Commute
Bicycle<1%
Car, truck, or van94%
Motorcycle<1%
Public transportation<1%
Taxicab<1%
Walked1%
Worked at home3%
Housing
$120kMedian Home Value+$6.5k (2010–19)
8%Built 2000 or Later
$549Median Monthly Rent+$99 (2010–19)
66%Owner-Occupied-2% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, attached2%
1 unit, detached81%
Multiple units4%
Mobile home4%
Year Structure Built
Built 2014 or later1%
Built 2010 to 20131%
Built 2000 to 20097%
Built 1990 to 19999%
Built 1980 to 19895%
Built 1970 to 197914%
Built 1960 to 196910%
Built 1950 to 195911%
Built 1940 to 19497%
Built 1939 or earlier36%
Home Value
Less than $50K9%
$50K to $99K30%
$100K to $149K21%
$150K to $199K18%
$200K to $249K7%
$250K to $299K5%
$300K to $399K5%
$400K to $499K2%
$500K to $749K1%
$750K to $999K<1%
$1M to $1.49M<1%
$2M or more<1%
House Heating Type
Electricity17%
Fuel oil, kerosene<1%
LP gas13%
Solar energy<1%
Utility gas68%
Wood1%
Crime
Violent Crime in Lee County
United States45
Illinois50
Property Crime in Lee County
United States48
Illinois43
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (42%)(54%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton36%
Donald Trump56%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 20 | 1 | 10 |
| Feb | 25 | 2 | 6 |
| Mar | 36 | 2 | 3 |
| Apr | 49 | 3 | 1 |
| May | 59 | 4 | 0 |
| Jun | 69 | 4 | 0 |
| Jul | 72 | 4 | 0 |
| Aug | 70 | 4 | 0 |
| Sep | 63 | 4 | 0 |
| Oct | 51 | 3 | 0 |
| Nov | 38 | 3 | 1 |
| Dec | 25 | 2 | 9 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in Lee County
Excessive Heat5
Inland Flooding57
Tornado20
Blizzard4
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Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Lee County, IL
Private Schools
Private Schools near Lee County, IL
St Anne School
12 miles, NW
Faith Christian School
12 miles, NW
St Paul Lutheran School
17 miles, NE
Christ Lutheran School
20 miles, W
Colleges
Colleges near Lee County, IL
Northern Illinois University
30 miles, NE
Rockford University
39 miles, N
Saint Anthony College of Nursing
42 miles, N
Aurora University
49 miles, E
Hospitals
Hospitals near Lee County, IL
Katherine Shaw Bethea Hospital
11 miles, NW
Osf Saint Paul Medical Center
17 miles, SE
Rochelle Community Hospital
17 miles, NE
Cgh Medical Center
21 miles, W
Airports
Airports near Lee County, IL
Chicago-Rockford International Airport
33 miles, N
Quad City International Airport
66 miles, W
Chicago O'Hare International Airport
73 miles, E
General Downing-Peoria International Airport
78 miles, S