Lee County

VA · Pop. 171,270 · Mixed County

7Homestead Score

Lee County is a mixed county in VA with a population of approximately 171,270.

$/Acre: $6,438
Property Tax: 0.82%
Growing Season: 170 days
Broadband: 55%
Safety: 7/10
Density: 113.2/sq mi

Pros

No building codes

Cons

Limited amenities

Taxes & Cost of Living

Property Tax Rate0.82%
Local Sales Tax1.78%
Combined Sales Tax7.08%
Cost of Living Index103.1
Median Household Income$46,975
Poverty Rate12.6%
Homestead ExemptionYes

Land & Building

Avg Land $/Acre$6,438
Median Home Price$442K
Acres for Sale3735
Building CodeNone
Permit Required
Zoning TypeMinimal Zoning
Tiny Home Friendly
Mobile Home Friendly
Min Lot Size2.5 acres

Climate & Growing

USDA Zone7
Growing Season170 days
Annual Rainfall44.1 inches
Avg Summer High86°F
Avg Winter Low33°F
Soil TypeSilt
Soil Quality7/10
Elevation2,098 ft
Top CropsVegetables

Natural Disaster Risk

Drought2/10
Wildfire4/10
Tornado1/10
Flood3/10

Water & Energy

Primary Water SourceMunicipal
Well Depth (avg)305 ft
Water AvailabilityLimited
Solar (Avg PSH)4.2
Wind Potential6/10
Electric Rate$0.15/kWh

Laws & Regulations

Unincorporated
HOA PrevalenceRare
Livestock Allowed
Chicken OrdinanceRestricted
Burn Permit Required
Raw Milk AccessNo

Safety

Violent Crime /100K237
Property Crime /100K158
Overall Safety7/10
Sheriff Response42 minutes average

Healthcare

Nearest Hospital51.6 miles
Emergency Room
Healthcare Facilities3

Infrastructure & Community

Broadband Coverage55%
Cell CoveragePoor
Starlink Available
Nearest Town15 miles
Nearest City47 miles
School District8/10
Farmers Markets1
Public Land Nearby44%

Business & Employment

Unemployment Rate6%
Ag EconomyWeak