Economic Impact of Lee Health
Lee Health is a community-focused nonprofit health system, operating primarily throughout Lee County in Southwestern Florida. The Economic Impact Report provides an analysis of the ongoing annual economic contributions of Lee Health’s operations to the Lee County economy and the projected economic impacts of the system’s planned capital improvements through FY2028.
Capital improvements through FY2028 are expected to generate a total one-time benefit over the five-year period of:
The ongoing operation of Lee Health facilities generates an annual economic contribution of:
Lee Health annually supports approximately 10% of Lee County’s total employment and total earnings.
Lee Health Economic Impact Report
view reportWe have produced an Economic Impact Report showcasing Lee Health’s significant value to our community in terms of job creation, income generation, and business growth. This report underscores the critical role Lee Health plays not just in providing healthcare but as a major economic engine for the region, reinforcing the importance of our planned capital improvements and ongoing operations for the community’s well-being and economic health.
Key Highlights of the Lee Health Economic Impact Report
- Prominent Healthcare Provider: Lee Health is one of the largest non-profit hospital systems in Florida and the main healthcare provider in Southwest Florida.
- Job Creation: Lee Health employs over 16,000 people, which is a significant portion of the county's healthcare jobs.
- Construction Boost: Lee Health is planning to spend over $1.5 billion on building and upgrading its facilities by 2028. This will create 6,536 new jobs and pump nearly $1.3 billion into the local economy.
- High-Paying Jobs: Jobs at Lee Health pay about $25,000 more than the average job in Lee County.
- Ongoing Operations: Every year, Lee Health’s operations support over 30,000 jobs in the community and contribute $4.9 billion in sales to the Lee County economy. This means 1 out of every 10 jobs in the county is connected to Lee Health and nearly two-thirds of Lee County’s healthcare workers are employed by the health system.
- Community Impact: Lee Health’s spending on construction and daily operations helps local businesses and keeps money circulating in the local economy, which creates even more jobs and earnings for people in the community.