Lee, Illinois

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Population in 2022: 311 (0% urban, 100% rural).
Population change since 2000: -0.6%
 
Males: 166  (53.4%)
Females: 145  (46.6%)
Median resident age:

37.9 years
Illinois median age:

39.1 years

Zip codes: 60530.

Estimated median household income in 2022: $70,294 (it was $42,813 in 2000)
Lee:

$70,294
IL:

$76,708

Estimated per capita income in 2022: $31,054 (it was $19,709 in 2000)

Lee village income, earnings, and wages data

Estimated median house or condo value in 2022: $163,419 (it was $101,600 in 2000)
Lee:

$163,419
IL:

$251,600

Mean prices in 2022: all housing units: $182,172; detached houses: $188,294; townhouses or other attached units: $198,007; in 2-unit structures: $216,156; in 3-to-4-unit structures: $102,272; in 5-or-more-unit structures: $76,128; mobile homes: $37,701

Median gross rent in 2022: $934.

March 2022 cost of living index in Lee: 85.3 (less than average, U.S. average is 100)
Percentage of residents living in poverty in 2022: 20.5%
(16.2% for White Non-Hispanic residents, 92.3% for Black residents, 32.4% for Hispanic or Latino residents, 46.7% for other race residents, 18.4% for two or more races residents)

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  • Races in Lee, IL (2022)
    • 25680.0%White alone
    • 3711.6%Hispanic
    • 134.1%Two or more races
    • 123.8%Black alone

Races in Lee detailed stats: ancestries, foreign born residents, place of birth

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Ancestries: Norwegian (14.9%), Polish (14.9%), American (12.4%), German (10.7%), Irish (6.6%), English (5.8%).

Current Local Time: CST time zone

Incorporated on 11/04/1874

Elevation: 940 feet

Land area: 0.22 square miles.

Population density: 1,395 people per square mile   (low).

Lee, Illinois map

2 residents are foreign born

This village:

0.6%
Illinois:

14.1%

Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units with mortgages in 2022: $2,764 (1.8%)
Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units with no mortgage in 2022: $3,065 (1.8%)

Nearest city with pop. 50,000+: Aurora, IL (33.2 miles , pop. 142,990).

Nearest city with pop. 200,000+: Chicago, IL (65.1 miles , pop. 2,896,016).

Nearest cities:

Shabbona, IL (2.0 miles ),
Steward, IL (2.4 miles ),
Paw Paw, IL (2.8 miles ),
Waterman, IL (3.0 miles ),
Creston, IL (3.1 miles ),
Malta, IL (3.2 miles ),
Compton, IL (3.2 miles ),
Rochelle, IL (3.3 miles )

Latitude: 41.79 N, Longitude: 88.94 W

Area code commonly used in this area: 815

Distribution of median household income in Lee, IL in 2022
Distribution of house value in Lee, IL in 2022
Lee satellite photo by USGS

Single-family new house construction building permits:

  • 2013: 1 building, cost: $140,000
  • 2006: 1 building, cost: $125,000
  • 2004: 2 buildings, average cost: $102,500
  • 2001: 2 buildings, average cost: $100,000
  • 2000: 1 building, cost: $100,000
  • 1999: 3 buildings, average cost: $100,000
  • 1997: 1 building, cost: $100,000
Number of permits per 10,000 Lee, IL residents
Average permit cost in Lee, IL
Unemployment in December 2023:
Here:

4.2%
Illinois:

4.2%
Most common industries in Lee, IL (%)
Both Males Females
Most common industries in 2000
  • Educational services (11.6%)
  • Department & other general merchandise stores (8.7%)
  • Health care (7.2%)
  • Accommodation & food services (7.2%)
  • Public administration (5.8%)
  • Construction (5.1%)
  • Broadcasting & telecommunications (5.1%)
Most common industries for males in 2000
  • Department & other general merchandise stores (12.3%)
  • Construction (9.6%)
  • Educational services (9.6%)
  • Public administration (8.2%)
  • Metal & metal products (6.8%)
  • Electrical equipment, appliances, components (6.8%)
  • Motor vehicle & parts dealers (5.5%)
Most common industries for females in 2000
  • Health care (15.4%)
  • Educational services (13.8%)
  • Accommodation & food services (9.2%)
  • Other direct selling establishments (6.2%)
  • Broadcasting & telecommunications (6.2%)
  • Computer & electronic products (4.6%)
  • Department & other general merchandise stores (4.6%)
Most common occupations in Lee, IL (%)
Both Males Females
Most common occupations in 2000
  • Retail sales workers, except cashiers (8.7%)
  • Electrical equipment mechanics and other installation, maintenance, and repair workers, including supervisors (6.5%)
  • Other office and administrative support workers, including supervisors (5.1%)
  • Secretaries and administrative assistants (5.1%)
  • Other management occupations, except farmers and farm managers (5.1%)
  • Preschool, kindergarten, elementary, and middle school teachers (4.3%)
  • Waiters and waitresses (4.3%)
Most common occupations for males in 2000
  • Retail sales workers, except cashiers (13.7%)
  • Electrical equipment mechanics and other installation, maintenance, and repair workers, including supervisors (12.3%)
  • Construction laborers (6.8%)
  • Drafters, engineering, and mapping technicians (5.5%)
  • Building and grounds cleaning and maintenance occupations (5.5%)
  • Other production occupations, including supervisors (5.5%)
  • Driver/sales workers and truck drivers (5.5%)
Most common occupations for females in 2000
  • Secretaries and administrative assistants (10.8%)
  • Waiters and waitresses (9.2%)
  • Bookkeeping, accounting, and auditing clerks (9.2%)
  • Other office and administrative support workers, including supervisors (7.7%)
  • Preschool, kindergarten, elementary, and middle school teachers (6.2%)
  • Health technologists and technicians (6.2%)
  • Other management occupations, except farmers and farm managers (6.2%)

Average climate in Lee, Illinois

Based on data reported by over 4,000 weather stations

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Tornado activity:

Lee-area historical tornado activity is slightly below Illinois state average. It is 51% greater than the overall U.S. average.

On 8/28/1990, a category F5 (max. wind speeds 261-318 mph) tornado 31.5 miles away from the Lee village center killed 29 people and injured 350 people and caused between $50,000 and $500,000 in damages.

On 4/21/1967, a category F4 (max. wind speeds 207-260 mph) tornado 29.5 miles away from the village center killed 24 people and injured 450 people and caused between $50,000 and $500,000 in damages.

Earthquake activity:

Lee-area historical earthquake activity is significantly above Illinois state average. It is 70% greater than the overall U.S. average.

On 4/18/2008 at 09:36:59, a magnitude 5.4 (5.1 MB, 4.8 MS, 5.4 MW, 5.2 MW, Class: Moderate, Intensity: VI - VII) earthquake occurred 237.8 miles away from Lee center
On 6/28/2004 at 06:10:52, a magnitude 4.2 (4.2 MW, Depth: 6.2 mi, Class: Light, Intensity: IV - V) earthquake occurred 23.2 miles away from the city center
On 6/10/1987 at 23:48:54, a magnitude 5.1 (4.9 MB, 4.4 MS, 4.6 MS, 5.1 LG) earthquake occurred 213.1 miles away from Lee center
On 4/18/2008 at 09:36:59, a magnitude 5.2 (5.2 MW, Depth: 8.9 mi) earthquake occurred 237.8 miles away from the city center
On 2/10/2010 at 09:59:35, a magnitude 3.8 (3.8 MW, Depth: 6.2 mi, Class: Light, Intensity: II - III) earthquake occurred 25.8 miles away from the city center
On 6/18/2002 at 17:37:15, a magnitude 5.0 (4.3 MB, 4.6 MW, 5.0 LG) earthquake occurred 270.4 miles away from the city center
Magnitude types: regional Lg-wave magnitude (LG), body-wave magnitude (MB), surface-wave magnitude (MS), moment magnitude (MW)

Natural disasters:

The number of natural disasters in Lee County (9) is smaller than the US average (15).
Major Disasters (Presidential) Declared: 4
Emergencies Declared: 3

Causes of natural disasters: Floods: 4, Storms: 4, Snowstorms: 2, Blizzard: 1, Hurricane: 1, Snow: 1, Winter Storm: 1, Other: 1 (Note: some incidents may be assigned to more than one category).
Lee topographic map

Hospitals and medical centers near Lee:

  • ROCHELLE GARDENS CARE CENTER (Nursing Home, about 10 miles away; ROCHELLE, IL)
  • ROCHELLE REHAB AND HEALTH CARE CENTER (Nursing Home, about 12 miles away; ROCHELLE, IL)
  • ROCHELLE COMMUNITY HOSPITAL Critical Access Hospitals (about 12 miles away; ROCHELLE, IL)
  • UNITY HOSPICE OF WESTERN ILLINOIS (Hospital, about 12 miles away; ROCHELLE, IL)
  • DEKALB COUNTY HEALTH DEPARTMEN (Home Health Center, about 14 miles away; DEKALB, IL)
  • DEKALB COUNTY REHAB AND NURSING (Nursing Home, about 14 miles away; DEKALB, IL)
  • ASHTON TERRACE (Hospital, about 16 miles away; ASHTON, IL)

Amtrak station near Lee:

  • 20 miles: MENDOTA (8TH ST.) . Services: enclosed waiting area, public restrooms, public payphones, free short-term parking, free long-term parking.

Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to Lee:

  • Kishwaukee College (about 11 miles; Malta, IL; Full-time enrollment: 3,356)
  • Northern Illinois University (about 14 miles; Dekalb, IL; FT enrollment: 18,126)
  • Waubonsee Community College (about 25 miles; Sugar Grove, IL; FT enrollment: 7,698)
  • Aurora University (about 31 miles; Aurora, IL; FT enrollment: 4,596)
  • Illinois Valley Community College (about 35 miles; Oglesby, IL; FT enrollment: 2,747)
  • Elgin Community College (about 36 miles; Elgin, IL; FT enrollment: 8,173)
  • Rock Valley College (about 36 miles; Rockford, IL; FT enrollment: 6,269)

Public high school in Lee:

Public elementary/middle schools in Lee:

See full list of schools located in Lee

User-submitted facts and corrections:

  • Lee, Illinois is actually partially in Lee County and partially in DeKalb County.
  • Lee, Illinois is actually partially in Lee County and partially in DeKalb County. added by Peter Espe

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Lee County has a predicted average indoor radon screening level greater than 4 pCi/L (pico curies per liter) - Highest Potential
Average household size:
This village:

2.7 people
Illinois:

2.6 people

Percentage of family households:
This village:

69.4%
Whole state:

65.8%

Percentage of households with unmarried partners:
This village:

8.9%
Whole state:

6.3%


Likely homosexual households (counted as self-reported same-sex unmarried-partner households)
  • Lesbian couples: 0.0% of all households
  • Gay men: 0.8% of all households

For population 15 years and over in Lee:

Marital status in Lee, IL
  • Never married: 30.3%
  • Now married: 52.7%
  • Separated: 0.4%
  • Widowed: 3.6%
  • Divorced: 13.0%

For population 25 years and over in Lee:

  • High school or higher: 94.6%
  • Bachelor's degree or higher: 13.2%
  • Graduate or professional degree: 5.9%
  • Unemployed: 2.8%
  • Mean travel time to work (commute): 29.5 minutes
Educational Attainment in 2022
School Enrollment by Level of School in 2022
Education Gini index (Inequality in education)
Here:

8.2
Illinois average:

12.5

Presidential Elections Results

Graphs represent county-level data. Detailed 2008 Election Results

Religion statistics for Lee, IL (based on Lee County data)

Religions Adherents in 2010
Religions Adherents - Change between 2000 and 2010
ReligionAdherentsCongregations
Catholic8,3799
Mainline Protestant6,33527
Evangelical Protestant3,52822
Black Protestant1191
Other32
None17,667-
Source: Clifford Grammich, Kirk Hadaway, Richard Houseal, Dale E.Jones, Alexei Krindatch, Richie Stanley and Richard H.Taylor. 2012. 2010 U.S.Religion Census: Religious Congregations & Membership Study. Association of Statisticians of American Religious Bodies. Jones, Dale E., et al. 2002. Congregations and Membership in the United States 2000. Nashville, TN: Glenmary Research Center. Graphs represent county-level data

Food Environment Statistics:

Number of grocery stores: 6
Here:

1.71 / 10,000 pop.
State:

2.24 / 10,000 pop.
Number of supercenters and club stores: 1
This county:

0.28 / 10,000 pop.
State:

0.08 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (no gas): 1
Lee County:

0.28 / 10,000 pop.
Illinois:

0.75 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (with gas): 16
Here:

4.56 / 10,000 pop.
Illinois:

2.61 / 10,000 pop.
Number of full-service restaurants: 30
Here:

8.55 / 10,000 pop.
Illinois:

6.86 / 10,000 pop.
Adult diabetes rate:
Here:

8.6%
State:

8.3%
Adult obesity rate:
This county:

27.3%
Illinois:

25.2%
Low-income preschool obesity rate:
Lee County:

13.6%
Illinois:

14.5%

Health and Nutrition:

Healthy diet rate:
Here:

50.3%
Illinois:

49.5%

Average overall health of teeth and gums:
Here:

48.3%
Illinois:

47.2%

Average BMI:
Here:

28.8
State:

28.6

People feeling badly about themselves:
Here:

20.9%
Illinois:

20.5%

People not drinking alcohol at all:
This city:

10.0%
Illinois:

10.8%

Average hours sleeping at night:
Lee:

6.8
Illinois:

6.8

Overweight people:
Here:

34.1%
Illinois:

33.4%

General health condition:
Here:

58.0%
Illinois:

56.4%

Average condition of hearing:
Lee:

79.6%
Illinois:

79.9%

More about Health and Nutrition of Lee, IL Residents
Local government employment and payroll (March 2022)
Function Full-time employees Monthly full-time payroll Average yearly full-time wage Part-time employees Monthly part-time payroll
Other Government Administration 0$0 9$4,733
Streets and Highways 0$0 2$2,319
Water Supply 0$0 1$497
Totals for Government 0$0 12$7,549

Lee government finances - Expenditure in 2017 (per resident):

  • Current Operations - Financial Administration: $102,000 ($327.97)
    Water Utilities: $76,000 ($244.37)
    Solid Waste Management: $26,000 ($83.60)
  • Total Salaries and Wages: $32,000 ($102.89)

Lee government finances - Revenue in 2017 (per resident):

  • Charges - Solid Waste Management: $22,000 ($70.74)
  • Miscellaneous - General Revenue - Other: $6,000 ($19.29)
  • Revenue - Water Utilities: $58,000 ($186.50)
  • State Intergovernmental - General Local Government Support: $51,000 ($163.99)
    Highways: $8,000 ($25.72)
  • Tax - Property: $21,000 ($67.52)
    Public Utilities Sales: $18,000 ($57.88)

Lee government finances - Debt in 2017 (per resident):

  • Long Term Debt - Retired Unspecified Public Purpose: $2,000 ($6.43)
    Beginning Outstanding - Unspecified Public Purpose: $2,000 ($6.43)

Lee government finances - Cash and Securities in 2017 (per resident):

  • Other Funds - Cash and Securities: $228,000 ($733.12)

Strongest AM radio stations in Lee:

  • WSCR (670 AM; 50 kW; CHICAGO, IL; Owner: INFINITY BROADCASTING OPERATIONS, INC.)
  • WGN (720 AM; 50 kW; CHICAGO, IL; Owner: WGN CONTINENTAL BROADCASTING CO.)
  • WBBM (780 AM; 50 kW; CHICAGO, IL; Owner: INFINITY BROADCASTING OPERATIONS, INC.)
  • WMVP (1000 AM; 50 kW; CHICAGO, IL; Owner: ABC, INC.)
  • WYLL (1160 AM; 50 kW; CHICAGO, IL; Owner: SCA LICENSE CORPORATION)
  • WLS (890 AM; 50 kW; CHICAGO, IL; Owner: WLS, INC.)
  • WTMJ (620 AM; 50 kW; MILWAUKEE, WI; Owner: JOURNAL BROADCAST CORPORATION)
  • WISN (1130 AM; 50 kW; MILWAUKEE, WI; Owner: CAPSTAR TX LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)
  • WAUR (930 AM; 4 kW; SANDWICH, IL; Owner: CHRISTIAN BROADCASTING SYSTEM, LTD.)
  • WLBK (1360 AM; 1 kW; DEKALB, IL; Owner: WPW BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • WVIV (1200 AM; 20 kW; CHICAGO, IL; Owner: WLXX-AM LICENSE CORP.)
  • WROK (1440 AM; 5 kW; ROCKFORD, IL; Owner: CUMULUS LICENSING CORP.)
  • WNVR (1030 AM; 5 kW; VERNON HILLS, IL; Owner: POLNET COMMUNICATIONS, LTD.)

Strongest FM radio stations in Lee:

  • WDEK (92.5 FM; DEKALB, IL; Owner: SPANISH BROADCASTING SYSTEM OF ILLINOIS, INC.)
  • WMKB (102.9 FM; EARLVILLE, IL; Owner: KM RADIO OF EARLVILLE, L.L.C.)
  • WDKB (94.9 FM; DEKALB, IL; Owner: DEKALB COUNTY RADIO, LIMITED)
  • WNIU (89.5 FM; DEKALB, IL; Owner: NORTHERN ILLINOIS UNIVERSITY)
  • WNIJ (90.5 FM; ROCKFORD, IL; Owner: NORTHERN ILLINOIS UNIVERSITY)
  • WRHL-FM (102.3 FM; ROCHELLE, IL; Owner: ROCHELLE BROADCASTING CO., INC.)
  • WYCH (106.3 FM; GENOA, IL; Owner: DONTRON, INC.)
  • WSPY-FM (107.1 FM; PLANO, IL; Owner: NELSON ENTERPRISES, INC.)
  • WGLC-FM (100.1 FM; MENDOTA, IL; Owner: MENDOTA BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • WWGN (88.9 FM; OTTAWA, IL; Owner: AMERICAN FAMILY ASSOCIATION, INC.)
  • WSEY (95.7 FM; OREGON, IL; Owner: NEWRADIO GROUP, LLC)

TV broadcast stations around Lee:

  • WWTO-TV (Channel 35; LASALLE, IL; Owner: TRINITY BROADCASTING NETWORK)
  • WSPY-LP (Channel 30; PLANO, IL; Owner: WSPY-TV, INC.)
  • W34CK (Channel 34; ARLINGTON HEIGHTS, IL; Owner: FIRST UNITED, INC.)
  • WIFR (Channel 23; FREEPORT, IL; Owner: GRAY MIDAMERICA TV LICENSEE CORP.)
  • WTVO (Channel 17; ROCKFORD, IL; Owner: WINNEBAGO TELEVISION CORPORATION)
  • National Bridge Inventory (NBI) Statistics
  • 11Number of bridges
  • 43ft / 12.6mTotal length
  • 1,600Total average daily traffic
  • 144Total average daily truck traffic
  • 2,494Total future (year 2032) average daily traffic
New bridges in Lee, IL - historical statistics
  • New bridges - historical statistics
  • 41950-1959
  • 21960-1969
  • 11980-1989
  • 21990-1999
  • 12000-2009
  • 12010-2019
See full National Bridge Inventory statistics for Lee, IL

FCC Registered Antenna Towers:

28 (See the full list of FCC Registered Antenna Towers in Lee)

FCC Registered Broadcast Land Mobile Towers:

1
  • Lee HBD, Bnsf Ls3 Mp71.3 - Lee Hbd (Lat: 41.791194 Lon: -88.938889), Type: Building, Structure height: 3.7 m, Overall height: 6.1 m, Call Sign: WPUX596,
    Assigned Frequencies: 44.5800 MHz, 161.160 MHz, Grant Date: 04/19/2022, Expiration Date: 05/22/2032, Certifier: Robert C Leedham, Registrant: Bnsf Railway Co., 4515 Kansas Avenue, Kansas City, KS 66106, Phone: (913) 551-4015, Email:


FCC Registered Microwave Towers:

9 (See the full list of FCC Registered Microwave Towers in this town)

FCC Registered Amateur Radio Licenses:

5
  • Call Sign: KA9WLS, Licensee ID: L01344155, Grant Date: 10/18/2017, Expiration Date: 01/12/2028, Registrant: William P Ponall, 1167 Paw Paw Rd, Lee, IL 60530

  • Call Sign: KC9YJ, Previous Call Sign: KA9KQQ, Licensee ID: L00277596, Grant Date: 07/05/1988, Expiration Date: 07/05/1998, Cancellation Date: 07/06/2000, Registrant: William A Springer, 1426 Paw Paw Rd, Lee, IL 60530

  • Call Sign: N9XFM, Licensee ID: L00841630, Grant Date: 05/14/2014, Expiration Date: 06/28/2024, Registrant: Jeffrey M Henderson, 251 W Hardanger Gate, Lee, IL 60530

  • Call Sign: KC9AFH, Licensee ID: L00396271, Grant Date: 07/22/2011, Expiration Date: 09/04/2021, Cancellation Date: 09/06/2023, Certifier: Steven R Gogol, Registrant: Steven R Gogol, 13801 Tower Rd, Lee, IL 60530

  • Call Sign: KC9FMN, Licensee ID: L00820358, Grant Date: 02/26/2004, Expiration Date: 02/26/2014, Cancellation Date: 02/27/2016, Certifier: Jonathan J Swanson, Registrant: Jonathan J Swanson, 391 Erickson Gate, Lee, IL 60530


Most common first names in Lee, IL among deceased individuals
NameCountLived (average)
Helen579.8 years
John466.2 years
Emma389.3 years
Lawrence365.3 years
Henry377.0 years
Grace382.4 years
Donald261.5 years
George280.5 years
Dorothy285.0 years
Alvin279.6 years
Most common last names in Lee, IL among deceased individuals
Last nameCountLived (average)
Johnson876.7 years
Prestegaard882.9 years
Hilleson585.6 years
Risetter577.6 years
Oleson477.5 years
Edwards386.6 years
Jacobson385.3 years
Wrigley373.0 years
Arne267.5 years
Holle271.0 years
Houses and condos Apartments
Most commonly used house heating fuel in houses and condos in Lee, IL
  • 96.3%Utility gas
  • 3.7%Electricity
Most commonly used house heating fuel in apartments in Lee, IL
  • 75.0%Utility gas
  • 12.5%Bottled, tank, or LP gas
  • 12.5%Electricity


Lee compared to Illinois state average:

  • Median house value below state average.
  • Unemployed percentage significantly below state average.
  • Black race population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Foreign-born population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Length of stay since moving in above state average.
  • Percentage of population with a bachelor's degree or higher below state average.
There is 1 pilot and 2 other airmen in this city.
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