Lee County Summary

Life in Lee County research summary. HomeSnacks has been researching the quality of life in Lee County over the past eight years using Census data, FBI crime data, cost of living data, and other primary sources. Based on the most recently available data, we found the following about life in Lee County:

  • The population in Lee County is 34,221.

  • The median home value in Lee County is $154,726.

  • The median income in Lee County is $64,588.

  • The median rent in Lee County is $806.

  • The unemployment rate in Lee County is 3.5%.

  • The poverty rate in Lee County is 12.5%.

  • The average high in Lee County is 67.6° and there are 87.8 inches of rainfall annually.

Cities & Towns in Lee County

List Of Cities & Towns in Lee County

Dixon, IL Population 15,573

Rochelle, IL Population 9,417

Amboy, IL Population 2,413

Franklin Grove, IL Population 1,102

Paw Paw, IL Population 981

Ashton, IL Population 808

Sublette, IL Population 359

Lee, IL Population 325

Steward, IL Population 262

Compton, IL Population 247

West Brooklyn, IL Population 153

Nelson, IL Population 136

Harmon, IL Population 78

Map Of Lee County

Lee County, IL Weather

  • The average high in Lee County is 67.6°.

  • There are 75.41 nice days each year.

  • Expect an average of 87.8 inches of rain each year with 10.3 inches of snow.

  • There is an average of 4:43 hours of sun each day in Lee County.

StatLee County
Mean High67.6
Nice Days75.41
Rainfall87.8
Snowfall10.3
Sunny_hours4:43
67.6°
Average High
87.8
Inches of Rain

Lee County Photos

Amboy Il Downtown
Source: Wikipedia User IvoShandor | GFDL
The Neon Arch On Galena Avenue In Dixonc Il
Source: Public Domain
Rochelle Il Sign
Source: Wikipedia User IvoShandor | GFDL
Rochellec Il Rail Road Park
Source: Wikipedia User Ben Jacobson (Kranar Drog | GFDL

Lee County Demographics

Population over time in Lee County

The current population in Lee County is 34,221. The population has decreased -0.0% from 2019.

Year Population % Change
2022 34,373 0.5%
2021 34,204 -0.5%
2020 34,389 -

Gender in Lee County

  • Lee County is 46.8% female with 16,016 female residents.

  • Lee County is 53.2% male with 18,205 male residents.

Female
46.8% (16,016)
Male
53.2% (18,205)
Gender Lee County IL USA
Female 46.8% 50.5% 50.4%
Male 53.2% 49.5% 49.6%

Race / Ethnicity in Lee County

Lee County is:

  • 85.3% White with 29,180 White residents.

  • 5.3% African American with 1,800 African American residents.

  • 0.0% American Indian with 7 American Indian residents.

  • 0.6% Asian with 209 Asian residents.

  • 0.0% Hawaiian with 0 Hawaiian residents.

  • 0.0% Other with 0 Other residents.

  • 2.1% Two Or More with 703 Two Or More residents.

  • 6.8% Hispanic with 2,322 Hispanic residents.

White
85.3% (29,180)
African American
5.3% (1,800)
American Indian
0.0% (7)
Asian
0.6% (209)
Hawaiian
0.0% (0)
Other
0.0% (0)
Two Or More
2.1% (703)
Hispanic
6.8% (2,322)

Table: Lee County By Race

Race Lee County IL USA
White 85.3% 59.6% 58.9%
African American 5.3% 13.7% 12.1%
American Indian 0.0% 0.1% 0.6%
Asian 0.6% 5.7% 5.7%
Hawaiian 0.0% 0.0% 0.2%
Other 0.0% 0.3% 0.4%
Two Or More 2.1% 2.8% 3.5%
Hispanic 6.8% 17.8% 18.7%

Household Income For Lee County, Illinois

  • 5.0% of households in Lee County earn Less than $10,000.

  • 5.0% of households in Lee County earn $10,000 to $14,999.

  • 9.2% of households in Lee County earn $15,000 to $24,999.

  • 7.1% of households in Lee County earn $25,000 to $34,999.

  • 11.5% of households in Lee County earn $35,000 to $49,999.

  • 19.4% of households in Lee County earn $50,000 to $74,999.

  • 13.5% of households in Lee County earn $75,000 to $99,999.

  • 16.5% of households in Lee County earn $100,000 to $149,999.

  • 7.5% of households in Lee County earn $150,000 to $199,999.

  • 5.3% of households in Lee County earn $200,000 or more.

Less than $10,000
5.0% (1,727)
$10,000 to $14,999
5.0% (1,719)
$15,000 to $24,999
9.2% (3,131)
$25,000 to $34,999
7.1% (2,438)
$35,000 to $49,999
11.5% (3,943)
$50,000 to $74,999
19.4% (6,644)
$75,000 to $99,999
13.5% (4,609)
$100,000 to $149,999
16.5% (5,630)
$150,000 to $199,999
7.5% (2,568)
$200,000 or more
5.3% (1,807)
Income Lee County IL USA
Less than $10,000 5.0% 5.3% 4.9%
$10,000 to $14,999 5.0% 3.5% 3.8%
$15,000 to $24,999 9.2% 6.7% 7.0%
$25,000 to $34,999 7.1% 7.1% 7.4%
$35,000 to $49,999 11.5% 10.1% 10.7%
$50,000 to $74,999 19.4% 15.4% 16.1%
$75,000 to $99,999 13.5% 12.9% 12.8%
$100,000 to $149,999 16.5% 17.6% 17.1%
$150,000 to $199,999 7.5% 9.4% 8.8%
$200,000 or more 5.3% 12.1% 11.4%

Highest level of educational attainment in Lee County for adults over 25

  • 2.0% of adults in Lee County completed < 9th grade.

  • 8.0% of adults in Lee County completed 9-12th grade.

  • 36.0% of adults in Lee County completed high school / ged.

  • 25.0% of adults in Lee County completed some college.

  • 10.0% of adults in Lee County completed associate's degree.

  • 12.0% of adults in Lee County completed bachelor's degree.

  • 5.0% of adults in Lee County completed master's degree.

  • 2.0% of adults in Lee County completed professional degree.

  • 0.0% of adults in Lee County completed doctorate degree.

< 9th Grade
2% (684)
9-12th Grade
8% (2,737)
High School / GED
36% (12,319)
Some College
25% (8,555)
Associate's Degree
10% (3,422)
Bachelor's Degree
12% (4,106)
Master's Degree
5% (1,711)
Professional Degree
2% (684)
Doctorate Degree
0% (0)
Education Lee County IL USA
< 9th Grade 2% 6% 3%
9-12th Grade 8% 5% 6%
High School / GED 36% 25% 26%
Some College 25% 20% 20%
Associate's Degree 10% 8% 9%
Bachelor's Degree 12% 22% 21%
Master's Degree 5% 11% 10%
Professional Degree 2% 2% 2%
Doctorate Degree 0% 1% 2%

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