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Lee, Illinois

Village · Population 308 · #1000 in Illinois

About Lee

Set in the northern part of Illinois, Lee is a tiny community with an estimated population of 308.

Lee holds the status of an incorporated village, one of the most intimate forms of local government in America. The community covers 0.2 square miles, giving it a balanced suburban layout with room to breathe at roughly 1,540 residents per square mile.

What Makes Lee Unique

  • One of the smallest municipal footprints in the country at just 0.2 sq mi.
  • Positioned in northern Illinois, convenient to the region's corridors and crossings.
  • Part of the fabric of Illinois — one of 1,461 recognized communities statewide.

Why People Love It Here

  • A tight community feel that bigger cities can't replicate.
  • Cost of living typically runs below the big-metro average.
  • Well connected: 3+ neighboring communities within 8 miles.

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⚡ Quick Facts

TypeVillage
Population (2024)308
Rank in state#1000 of 1,294
Land area0.2 sq mi
Density1,540/sq mi
Coordinates41.7954, -88.9417

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