Lee Township, IA
Living in Lee Township
Bikeability22
Walkability23
Commute85
Public Transit27
Affordability87
Public Safety45
Airports41
Hospitals72
Colleges69
1←PoorGreat→100
Schools45
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
65kPopulation+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
$49kMedian 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
$112kMedian Home Value+$9.4k (2010–19)
9%Built 2000 or Later
$736Median 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
Joshua Christian Academy
1 miles, NW
St Joseph Elementary School
2 miles, NE
Holy Family School
2 miles, W
Sterling Education
3 miles, N
Colleges
Colleges near Lee Township, IA
Grand View University
3 miles, NW
Mercy College of Health Sciences
3 miles, W
Drake University
4 miles, W
Hospitals
Hospitals near Lee Township, IA
Mercyone Des Moines Medical Center
3 miles, W
Broadlawns Medical Center
4 miles, W
Airports
Airports near Lee Township, IA
Des Moines International Airport
6 miles, SW
Waterloo Regional Airport
90 miles, NE
The Eastern Iowa Airport
98 miles, E
Eppley Airfield
122 miles, W