Lee County, IA
Living in Lee County
Bikeability23
Walkability32
Commute90
Public Transit15
Affordability95
Public Safety59
Airports11
Hospitals73
Colleges33
1←PoorGreat→100
Schools94
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
34kPopulation-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
$50kMedian 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
$94kMedian Home Value+$16k (2010–19)
8%Built 2000 or Later
$502Median 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
1←Less frequentMore frequent→100
Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Lee County, IA
Private Schools
Private Schools near Lee County, IA
Holy Trinity Catholic Elementary
5 miles, N
Holy Trinity Catholic Schools
7 miles, E
Sts Peter & Paul
8 miles, SE
Keokuk Catholic Schools
16 miles, S
Colleges
Colleges near Lee County, IA
Iowa Wesleyan University
23 miles, N
Culver-Stockton College
36 miles, S
Maharishi University of Management
36 miles, NW
Western Illinois University
43 miles, E
Hospitals
Hospitals near Lee County, IA
Fort Madison Community Hospital
5 miles, E
Unitypoint Health-Keokuk
17 miles, S
Blessing Hospital
19 miles, S
Great River Medical Center
19 miles, NE
Airports
Airports near Lee County, IA
Quincy Regional Airport-Baldwin Field
51 miles, S
Quad City International Airport
75 miles, NE
The Eastern Iowa Airport
86 miles, N
General Downing-Peoria International Airport
94 miles, E