The Town FilesLee County, Iowa
32,893 people. The median home is worth $141,400 (typical Iowa town: $156,300) and the median household earns $62,382.
Towns in Lee County
| Town | People | Median home | Income | Median age |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fort Madison | 10,270 | $94,200 | $50,705 | 42.1 |
| Keokuk | 9,900 | $104,300 | $52,711 | 43.1 |
People and housing
| Lee County | Typical Iowa town | |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $141,400 | $156,300 |
| Median rent | $835 | $820 |
| Median household income | $62,382 | $69,254 |
| Median age | 43.6 | 40.2 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 21.7% | 21.8% |
| Below the poverty line | 13.1% | 9.3% |
Jobs and pay
13,719 jobs in 2024, average pay $57,333 a year.
Storms since 1996
NOAA recorded 626 storm events in Lee County from 1996 to 2026.
Federal disaster declarations
Lee County has been included in 22 FEMA declarations since 1953.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| August 25, 2023 | Flood | DR-4732: Flooding |
| March 23, 2020 | Biological | DR-4483: Covid-19 Pandemic |
| March 13, 2020 | Biological | EM-3480: Covid-19 |
| March 23, 2019 | Flood | DR-4421: Severe Storms And Flooding |
| September 12, 2018 | Severe Storm | DR-4392: Severe Storm And Tornadoes |
| July 31, 2015 | Severe Storm | DR-4234: Severe Storms, Tornadoes, Straight-Line Winds, And Flooding |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2020–2024; BLS QCEW and LAUS; NOAA Storm Events; FEMA OpenFEMA (not endorsed by FEMA).