Lee County , Iowa
Population: 33,175 residents · 2023 Census ACS
Income $59,803 Home $123,600 Rent $814/mo
Page updated: · Data vintage: CDC PLACES 2023 · FEMA NRI v1.20
Across 33,175 residents, Lee County tracks on the more affordable end of national norms — useful as a comparison anchor for Iowa and neighboring counties alike.
$59,803
Median Income
household
$123,600
Home Value
median
$814/mo
Monthly Rent
median gross
N/A
Unemployment
rate
Income & Housing
| Median Household Income | $59,803 |
| Per Capita Income | $32,537 |
| Poverty Rate | 13.0% |
| Median Home Value | $123,600 |
| Median Gross Rent | $814/mo |
| Owner Occupied | 75.5% |
| Renter Occupied | 24.5% |
Demographics & Education
| Total Population | 33,175 |
| Median Age | 43.7 yrs |
| Bachelor's or Higher | 21.0% |
Health Outcomes
CDC PLACES 2023 · % of adults
37.6%
Obesity
12.9%
Diabetes
17.5%
Smoking
31.2%
High Blood Pressure
26.1%
No Physical Activity
21.6%
Depression
36.5%
Insufficient Sleep
78.2%
Annual Checkup
Natural Hazard Risk
FEMA National Risk Index · county-level scores
Overall risk score: 62.9 · 63th national percentile
🌪️ Tornado
70.32
🌀 Hurricane
17.90
🔥 Wildfire
48.73
❄️ Winter Storm
52.01
🌍 Earthquake
55.50
☀️ Drought
82.89
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