The Town FilesLee County, Alabama
181,134 people. The median home is worth $262,200 (typical Alabama town: $161,250) and the median household earns $65,824.
Towns in Lee County
| Town | People | Median home | Income | Median age |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Auburn | 76,143 | $364,800 | $63,668 | 25.9 |
| Opelika | 30,995 | $241,800 | $65,004 | 39.9 |
| Smiths Station | 5,384 | $203,300 | $64,669 | 36.8 |
People and housing
| Lee County | Typical Alabama town | |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $262,200 | $161,250 |
| Median rent | $1,058 | $834 |
| Median household income | $65,824 | $56,250 |
| Median age | 34.0 | 39.9 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 42.4% | 17.3% |
| Below the poverty line | 18.9% | 16.7% |
Jobs and pay
66,643 jobs in 2024, average pay $53,394 a year.
Storms since 1996
NOAA recorded 462 storm events in Lee County from 1996 to 2026, with 28 deaths.
Federal disaster declarations
Lee County has been included in 22 FEMA declarations since 1953.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| September 26, 2024 | Hurricane | EM-3618: Hurricane Helene |
| September 14, 2020 | Hurricane | EM-3545: Hurricane Sally |
| March 29, 2020 | Biological | DR-4503: Covid-19 Pandemic |
| March 13, 2020 | Biological | EM-3472: Covid-19 |
| March 5, 2019 | Tornado | DR-4419: Severe Storms, Straight-Line Winds, And Tornadoes |
| September 11, 2017 | Hurricane | EM-3389: Hurricane Irma |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2020–2024; BLS QCEW and LAUS; NOAA Storm Events; FEMA OpenFEMA (not endorsed by FEMA).