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Lee, FL

Full City Profile · Florida · Madison County County

2.5 /5.0
C+ Fair
774 Population 317/sq mi density
$43,688 Median Income $17,430 per capita
$96,000 Home Value $243,575 Zillow
$766 Median Rent 51.0% income on rent
68°F Avg Temperature 306 sunny days/yr
1,361 Violent Crime/100K 6,499 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.5 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.7 / 5.0
$43,688 median income, 1.8% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$96,000 home value, $766/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
1,361 violent crimes/100K (258% above avg)
F
Education
1.5 / 5.0
5.8% bachelor's degree or higher
Lee enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 68°F (20°C). Winters average 52°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July. The area gets 306 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 52.8 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 37.

Temperature

52°F Jan (11°C) 81°F Jul (27°C)
Annual Average67.7°F
25% above US avg
January Average52°F (11°C)
July Average81°F (27°C)
Sunny Days306 days/yr

Geography

Elevation74 ft (23 m)
Area2.4 sq mi (6.2 km²)
Population Density317/sq mi
Coordinates30.4131°N, 83.3041°W
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
CountyMadison County County
Nearest AirportValdosta Regional (VLD)
26 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 52.8"
39% above US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jul) 6.61"
Driest Month (Oct) 2.48"

Air Quality

AQI Median37.0
RatingGood
Good Days %92.1%
Unhealthy Days0

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Low
Risk Score47.4 / 100
Social Vulnerability80.0 / 100
Community Resilience22.7 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado Relatively Low
Hurricane Relatively Moderate
Earthquake Very Low
Wildfire Relatively Low
Flood Very Low
Hail Very Low
Strong Wind Relatively Low
Heat Wave Relatively Low
Winter Weather Very Low
Lightning Relatively Moderate
Drought Relatively Low
Cold Wave Relatively Low
Landslide Very Low
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)

Hurricane History

15 hurricanes (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 5. Most recent: Helene (2024, Cat 4).

Year Name Category Closest
2024 Helene Category 4 47 km
2024 Debby Category 1 58 km
2023 Idalia Category 4 50 km
2018 Michael Category 5 166 km
2017 Irma Category 1 268 km
2016 Matthew Category 3 251 km
2016 Hermine Category 1 68 km
2004 Charley Category 1 243 km
2004 Jeanne Category 1 297 km
2000 Gordon Category 1 273 km
1998 Earl Category 1 233 km
1995 Erin Category 1 225 km
1985 Elena Category 3 186 km
1985 Kate Category 2 113 km
1985 Bob Category 1 269 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Tornado History

293 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF3. Total: 19 fatalities, 148 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Mar 3, 2019 EF3 79 km 0
Jan 22, 2017 EF3 71 km 11
Mar 3, 2012 EF3 66 km 0
Feb 19, 2009 EF3 66 km 0
Apr 19, 1988 EF3 12 km 4
Feb 27, 1984 EF3 42 km 0
Feb 25, 1960 EF3 69 km 0
Feb 4, 2024 EF2 41 km 0
Jan 22, 2023 EF2 83 km 0
Jan 22, 2017 EF2 85 km 0
Dec 29, 2014 EF2 45 km 0
Feb 18, 2009 EF2 87 km 0
Feb 18, 2009 EF2 95 km 0
Mar 7, 2008 EF2 71 km 0
Mar 7, 2008 EF2 68 km 1
Dec 25, 2006 EF2 91 km 0
Dec 5, 2005 EF2 75 km 0
Mar 13, 2001 EF2 27 km 0
Sep 29, 1998 EF2 23 km 0
Oct 1, 1989 EF2 94 km 2
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: BIG TURNAROUND COMPLEX (328,827 ac, 2007).

Year Name Acres Distance
2007 BIG TURNAROUND COMPLEX 328,827 92 km
2002 BLACKJACK BAY COMPLEX 107,076 99 km
1999 FRIENDLY 75,089 89 km
2001 UNNAMED 59,179 60 km
2012 COUNTY LINE 35,440 82 km
2004 IMPASSABLE ONE 29,836 87 km
1985 UNNAMED 25,845 15 km
1998 OAK 21,478 78 km
1990 SHORTS 21,413 90 km
2004 UNNAMED 18,577 77 km
1989 PIN HOOK 16,471 87 km
2014 UNNAMED 14,543 91 km
2002 BAY CREEK 11,917 94 km
2011 IMPASSABLE BAY 11,889 81 km
2011 ARABIA BAY 10,971 90 km
2020 CPT 3 ALBERT/CPT 119 HANCOCK 10,724 88 km
2009 UNNAMED 10,098 85 km
2008 UNNAMED 9,117 84 km
2018 UNNAMED 8,334 72 km
2007 UNNAMED 8,190 99 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 52°F (11°C) 4.7 in Coldest
February 55°F (13°C) 4.3 in
March 62°F (16°C) 5.0 in
April 67°F (19°C) 3.4 in
May 74°F (23°C) 3.4 in
June 79°F (26°C) 5.8 in
July 81°F (27°C) 6.6 in Warmest, Wettest
August 81°F (27°C) 6.4 in
September 78°F (26°C) 4.4 in
October 69°F (21°C) 2.5 in Driest
November 61°F (16°C) 2.8 in
December 54°F (12°C) 3.8 in

Lee has a seasonal temperature swing of 30°F / from 52°F in January to 81°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 53.1 inches, with July being the wettest month (6.6") and October the driest (2.5").

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