The Town FilesLee County, Texas
17,971 people. The median home is worth $267,800 (typical Texas town: $184,100) and the median household earns $76,371.
Towns in Lee County
| Town | People | Median home | Income | Median age |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Giddings | 4,969 | $252,300 | $72,913 | 43.9 |
People and housing
| Lee County | Typical Texas town | |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $267,800 | $184,100 |
| Median rent | $1,067 | $1,086 |
| Median household income | $76,371 | $65,842 |
| Median age | 42.6 | 37.1 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 20.9% | 18.9% |
| Below the poverty line | 11.3% | 13.1% |
Jobs and pay
7,847 jobs in 2024, average pay $62,553 a year.
Storms since 1996
NOAA recorded 256 storm events in Lee County from 1996 to 2026, with 3 deaths.
Federal disaster declarations
Lee County has been included in 22 FEMA declarations since 1953.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| July 9, 2024 | Hurricane | DR-4798: Hurricane Beryl |
| May 17, 2024 | Flood | DR-4781: Severe Storms, Straight-Line Winds, Tornadoes, And Flooding |
| April 21, 2023 | Winter Storm | DR-4705: Severe Winter Storm |
| February 19, 2021 | Severe Ice Storm | DR-4586: Severe Winter Storms |
| February 14, 2021 | Severe Ice Storm | EM-3554: Severe Winter Storm |
| March 25, 2020 | Biological | DR-4485: Covid-19 Pandemic |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2020–2024; BLS QCEW and LAUS; NOAA Storm Events; FEMA OpenFEMA (not endorsed by FEMA).