CITY · FL

What county is Fort Myers, FL in?

Fort Myers, FL is mostly in Lee County. County FIPS code 12071, population 834,573 (2023 estimate).

County details

City: Fort Myers, Florida
Primary county: Lee County
FIPS code: 12071
County population: 834,573

Some cities extend into more than one county. Fort Myers is placed in the county that contains its center. For a specific address, use the address lookup.

Questions

What county is Fort Myers in?

Fort Myers, FL is mostly in Lee County.

What is the county seat of Lee County?

County seats are not part of the data on this site. Check the county’s official website.

Can a city be in two counties?

Yes. Large cities such as Houston and Atlanta cross county lines. The address lookup shows the exact county for any street address.

Sources: U.S. Census Bureau geographic reference files; FCC Area API; Census Bureau Population Estimates, Vintage 2023. Last reviewed 2026-10-27.