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