Lee County, GA

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 1/10
directions_run Walkability 1/10
directions_bus Transit 1/10
directions_car Commute 7/10
home Housing 7/10
visibility Safety 5/10
local_library Schools 4/10
local_airport Airports 1/10
school Colleges 3/10
accessibility Hospitals 1/10
directions_bike Bikeability
Not Bikeable. The area lacks biking infrastructure and has unsafe or impractical conditions for cyclists, requiring alternative transportation methods.
directions_run Walkability
Not Walkable. The area is heavily car-dependent, with almost no amenities within walking distance or pedestrian-friendly infrastructure.
directions_car Commute
Average Commutes. Travel times and convenience are typical, with some challenges during peak hours or in certain areas.
directions_bus Transit
Very Limited Access. The area has little to no public transportation infrastructure, making it difficult to travel without a personal vehicle.
home Housing
Moderately Priced. The area has a balanced cost of living, with housing and rent costs that are neither particularly high nor low.
visibility Safety
Safety Challenges. The area has higher crime rates, with a noticeable presence of violent or property crime requiring vigilance.
local_airport Airports
Remote. Airport access is highly inconvenient or impractical, requiring extensive travel arrangements.
accessibility Hospitals
Healthcare Scarce. The area has little to no access to hospitals or healthcare providers, requiring significant travel for most medical needs.
school Colleges
Higher Education Desert. The area has little to no access to colleges, requiring significant travel or relocation for education.
local_library Schools
Average to Mixed. Schools perform near average overall, though quality can vary by campus. Students have access to standard educational pathways, with some stronger programs available.

Residents

Population
33,337 332.4M (US)
Median Age
37.2 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
76.4% 64% (US)
College-Educated
33.5% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$88,024 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
93.8% 88% (US)
Average Commute
25 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
12.5% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$226,900 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$518 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$901 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
68.4% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

Albany Metro Area
6
Georgia
4
United States
4

Property Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing theft, burglary, or property damage.

How the Property Crime Score here compares with other places

Albany Metro Area
7
Georgia
5
United States
4

Climate

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 5 0 47
Feb 4 0 50
Mar 5 0 57
Apr 3 0 64
May 3 0 72
Jun 5 0 79
Jul 5 0 81
Aug 4 0 80
Sep 4 0 75
Oct 3 0 66
Nov 4 0 57
Dec 4 0 49

Hazards

Inland Flood Risk

Tornado Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place is a true purple area, with voters evenly split, with 47% of residents leaning left and 51% leaning right.

Liberal (47%) (52%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 49%
Hillary Clinton 50%
Other 1%

Related Legislative Districts

Congressional District 2, GA State Senate District 13, GA State House District 152, GA
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Schools

Lee High School 9th Grade Campus
5 miles, SW • 2.3 star
Twin Oaks Elementary
5 miles, SW • 3.7 star
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Colleges

Albany State University
17 miles, S • 1.9 star
Albany Technical College
18 miles, SW • 1.4 star
South Georgia Technical College
21 miles, N • 1.4 star
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Hospitals

Phoebe Putney Memorial Hospital
16 miles, SW • 1.4 star
Phoebe Sumter Medical Center
18 miles, N • 2.3 star
Crisp Regional Hospital
24 miles, E • 3.2 star
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Airports

Southwest Georgia Regional Airport
20 miles, SW • 1 star
Columbus Airport
67 miles, N • 1 star
Dothan Regional Airport
84 miles, W • 1 star
Valdosta Regional Airport
88 miles, S • 1 star
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