The Town FilesLee County, Georgia
33,626 people. The median home is worth $231,800 (typical Georgia town: $202,650) and the median household earns $89,168.
Towns in Lee County
| Town | People | Median home | Income | Median age |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Leesburg | 3,480 | $199,200 | $79,460 | 34.6 |
People and housing
| Lee County | Typical Georgia town | |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $231,800 | $202,650 |
| Median rent | $1,184 | $1,000 |
| Median household income | $89,168 | $57,176 |
| Median age | 37.7 | 37.1 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 34.1% | 19.6% |
| Below the poverty line | 5.7% | 16.2% |
Jobs and pay
7,353 jobs in 2024, average pay $48,163 a year.
Storms since 1996
NOAA recorded 266 storm events in Lee County from 1996 to 2026.
Federal disaster declarations
Lee County has been included in 15 FEMA declarations since 1953.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| October 9, 2026 | Tropical Storm | EM-3657: Hurricane Isaias |
| September 26, 2024 | Tropical Storm | EM-3616: Hurricane Helene |
| March 29, 2020 | Biological | DR-4501: Covid-19 Pandemic |
| March 13, 2020 | Biological | EM-3464: Covid-19 |
| October 14, 2018 | Hurricane | DR-4400: Hurricane Michael |
| October 10, 2018 | Hurricane | EM-3406: Hurricane Michael |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2020–2024; BLS QCEW and LAUS; NOAA Storm Events; FEMA OpenFEMA (not endorsed by FEMA).