Lee County, FL

County in Florida, South · ranked on 39 metrics

Rank among US counties

Lee County, FL is a county in Florida with a population of 889,547 (70th of 3,094). It ranks best for Adults with Obesity (%) (tied 277th of 2,916), Homes with Broadband Internet (%) (428th of 3,094), Bachelor’s Degree or Higher (% of Adults 25+) (666th of 3,094). It ranks lowest for Median Home Value ($2,000,001 Means $2M or More) (2,714th of 3,092), Average Commute (Minutes) (2,536th of 3,094).

Population
889.5K
70th highest of 3,094
Density
1,139.0
143rd highest of 3,094
Growth since 2020
16.2%
93rd highest of 3,094
Area
781
1,091st highest of 3,094
Region
South
Florida

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Percentile on 21 metrics that rank at least half of all US counties, given whether higher or lower is better.

Best at

Highest percentiles, given whether higher or lower is better

  1. Heating Degree Days per Year364
    Climate by County (1991–2020 Averages)
    7th of 3,050
  2. Adults with Depression (%)18.4%
    Health of Adults by County (CDC PLACES) · 2023
    tied 132nd of 2,916
  3. Adults with Obesity (%)31.2%
    Health of Adults by County (CDC PLACES) · 2023
    tied 277th of 2,916
  4. Adults Who Smoke (%)12.6%
    Health of Adults by County (CDC PLACES) · 2023
    tied 373rd of 2,916
  5. Homes with Broadband Internet (%)92.1%
    Housing, Income and Commutes by County (Census) · 2024
    428th of 3,094
  6. Bachelor’s Degree or Higher (% of Adults 25+)31.2%
    Housing, Income and Commutes by County (Census) · 2024
    666th of 3,094
  7. Adults with Frequent Mental Distress (%)17.1%
    Health of Adults by County (CDC PLACES) · 2023
    tied 621st of 2,916
  8. Median Household Income$76,107
    Housing, Income and Commutes by County (Census) · 2024
    773rd of 3,093
  9. Adults in Fair or Poor Health (%)17.9%
    Health of Adults by County (CDC PLACES) · 2023
    tied 918th of 2,916
  10. Adults with No Leisure-Time Exercise (%)24.4%
    Health of Adults by County (CDC PLACES) · 2023
    tied 964th of 2,916

Worst at

Lowest percentiles, given whether higher or lower is better

  1. Cooling Degree Days per Year4,007
    Climate by County (1991–2020 Averages)
    3,035th of 3,050
  2. Median Rent (Monthly; $3,501 Means $3,500 or More)$1,712
    Housing, Income and Commutes by County (Census) · 2024
    2,955th of 3,090
  3. Adults 18–64 Without Health Insurance (%)16.9%
    Health of Adults by County (CDC PLACES) · 2023
    tied 2,612th of 2,916
  4. Median Home Value ($2,000,001 Means $2M or More)$362,200
    Housing, Income and Commutes by County (Census) · 2024
    2,714th of 3,092
  5. Average Commute (Minutes)29.4
    Housing, Income and Commutes by County (Census) · 2024
    2,536th of 3,094
  6. Adults with Diabetes (%)10.8%
    Health of Adults by County (CDC PLACES) · 2023
    tied 1,466th of 2,916
  7. Adults Who Binge Drink (%)17.4%
    Health of Adults by County (CDC PLACES) · 2023
    tied 1,331st of 2,916
  8. Adults with a Yearly Checkup (%)75.8%
    Health of Adults by County (CDC PLACES) · 2023
    tied 1,283rd of 2,916
  9. Poverty Rate (%)12.0%
    Housing, Income and Commutes by County (Census) · 2024
    1,263rd of 3,094
  10. Median Income$76,107
    Poorest Counties
    773rd of 2,000

Profile by category

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Strongest category Health (65), weakest Economics (49). Select a category to list its metrics.

Notable facts

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Similar places

Closest percentiles on 14 widely reported measures from 6 categories, leaving out size and totals

  1. Volusia County, FL93% similar
    Compared on 11 of 14
  2. Palm Beach County, FL89% similar
  3. Hernando County, FL89% similar
    Compared on 10 of 14
  4. Dorchester County, SC88% similar
    Compared on 11 of 14
  5. Lexington County, SC88% similar
    Compared on 11 of 14

Quick answers

What is the population of Lee County, FL?
Lee County, FL has a population of 889,547, 70th among 3,094 US counties.
What does Lee County, FL rank best at?
Among US counties, Lee County, FL ranks best for Adults with Obesity (%) (tied 277th of 2,916); Homes with Broadband Internet (%) (428th of 3,094); Bachelor’s Degree or Higher (% of Adults 25+) (666th of 3,094).
Where does Lee County, FL rank worst?
Lee County, FL ranks lowest for Median Home Value ($2,000,001 Means $2M or More) (2,714th of 3,092); Average Commute (Minutes) (2,536th of 3,094).
How many statistics does Rankodex have for Lee County, FL?
Rankodex ranks Lee County, FL on 39 statistics compared with other US counties, compiled from World Population Review and the sources it cites.

Every metric

39 metrics with a value for this place, in 9 topics