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Lee, FL
Town in Madison County, Florida.
Population
835
Land area
2.4sq mi
People per sq mi
343
ZIP codes
0
Lee and its ZIP codes
Lee at a glance
- The median household income is $46,264, 38% below the Florida median of $74,568.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $97,900 (73% below Florida) and median rent is $773 a month.
Local data for Lee, FL
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Lee, FL, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$46,264
Poverty rate
33.7%
Median home value
$97,900
Median rent
$773/mo
Homeownership
70.5%
Bachelor's or higher
7.1%
Median age
30.9
Average commute
22.9 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Puerto Ricans (79), Italian Americans (64), Cuban Americans (61).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Madison County. PPP loans are for Lee.
Unemployment rate
5.2%
Aug 2026, 0.0 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$45,601
4,960 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$47,115
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$140M
FY 2026, $7,818 per person
How people get to work
Lee, FL, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone58.5%
- Carpooled40.8%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked0.0%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.5%
- Worked from home0.3%
Average one-way commute: 22.9 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Lee, FL, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: hurricane
Storm events since 1996
426
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
88
1.1% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
91° / 40°F
52.8 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Lee, FL, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
33.5%
U.S. 33.3% about the same
Diabetes
14.0%
U.S. 12.1% +1.9 pts
Smoking
17.5%
U.S. 12.8% +4.7 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
14.7%
U.S. 11.1% +3.6 pts
Cities near Lee
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| MadisonCity | 8.7 mi | 2.6 |
| DayCensus-designated place | 15 mi | 0.9 |
| JenningsTown | 17 mi | 2.7 |
| Clyattville, GACensus-designated place | 19 mi | 2.3 |
| Live OakCity | 20 mi | 7.6 |
| Lake Park, GACity | 20 mi | 1.6 |
| GreenvilleTown | 20 mi | 1.3 |
| JasperCity | 22 mi | 4.3 |
| Dasher, GATown | 23 mi | 4.6 |
| MayoTown | 25 mi | 0.9 |
| PerryCity | 26 mi | 9.4 |
| AucillaCensus-designated place | 28 mi | 2 |
| Valdosta, GACity | 30 mi | 36 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Lee, FL in?
- Lee is in Madison County, Florida.
- What is the population of Lee, FL?
- About 835 people live in Lee, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Lee?
- Nearby places include Madison (8.7 mi), Day (15 mi), Jennings (17 mi), Clyattville, GA (19 mi), Live Oak (20 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023