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Living in Lee County, Virginia
Virginia's westernmost county, wedged between Kentucky and Tennessee. Cumberland Gap National Historical Park anchors the far tip, with Pennington Gap the largest town and Jonesville the county seat.
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Commute & how people work
About 10% of Lee County workers work from home and the typical commute runs 26 min.
How long the commute is, share of commuters
| Under 10 min | 15% | |
|---|---|---|
| 10 to 19 min | 33% | |
| 20 to 29 min | 15% | |
| 30 to 44 min | 17% | |
| 45 min or more | 20% |
How people get to work, share of workers
| Drive alone | 82% | |
|---|---|---|
| Carpool | 6% | |
| Public transit | 0.4% | |
| Walk or bike | 0.6% | |
| Work from home | 10% | |
| Other | 0.9% |
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Source: U.S. Census ACS 5-year (2024). County-wide figures, not a specific address.
Schools
Lee County Public Schools reports a 89% on-time graduation rate, with 72% passing Math and 74% passing Reading on Virginia SOL assessments (VDOE School Quality Profile).
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Amenities & walkability
Within a few miles you'll find about 0 restaurants & cafes and 0 grocery stores. The town center is car-dependent (0 walkable spots within a mile). Counts from OpenStreetMap.
Local businesses
Use this as a daily-life snapshot: grocery stores, restaurants, cafes, and everyday places that help you picture a normal week in Lee County. Owner-approved details appear when available.
Grocery & markets
- Walmart Supercenter, 468 Trade Center Lane, Jonesville, VA 24263
- Grabeel's IGA, 32689 Main Street, Jonesville, VA 24263
Restaurants
- Subway, 32598 Wilderness Road, Jonesville, VA 24263
- Pizza Plus, 112 Fisher Road, Jonesville, VA 24263
- Hunt Brothers Pizza, 34179 Wilderness Road, Jonesville, VA 24263
- Tasha's, 33739 Main Street, Jonesville, VA 24263
- El Castillo, 301 Trade Center Lane, Jonesville, VA 24263
- Wayne’s Place
Cafes & coffee
- Sips n' Sweets, 154 Church Street, Jonesville, VA 24263
Shops & retail
- Dollar General, 33536 Main Street, Jonesville, VA 24263
- Shoe Show, 301 Trade Center Lane, Jonesville, VA 24263
Health & medical
- Lee County Health Clinic
Banks
- Powell Valley National Bank, 33785 Main Street, Jonesville, VA 24263
Auto services
- Creech's Auto Parts, 33629 Main Street, Jonesville, VA 24263
Churches & faith communities
- First Baptist Church, 33482 Main Street, Jonesville, VA 24263
- Faith Baptist Church
- First Methodist Church
- Bethel Church
- Bowling Church
- Corinth Church
Gas stations
- Sunoco, 32569 Wilderness Road, Jonesville, VA 24263
- Marathon, 32598 Wilderness Road, Jonesville, VA 24263
- Papa Bear's Market, 33836 Main Street, Jonesville, VA 24263
- Pure
Convenience stores
- Black Diamond Market 19, 32576 Wilderness Road, Jonesville, VA 24263
- Happy Mart, 34179 Wilderness Road, Jonesville, VA 24263
- Papa Bear's Market, 33836 Main Street, Jonesville, VA 24263
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Business listings start from OpenStreetMap (© OpenStreetMap contributors, ODbL) and public local directories; owner-approved updates appear after review. Own or manage one? Claim or add your listing.
Major employers & institutions
The biggest workplaces in and around Lee County: the universities, hospitals, plants, and offices that anchor the local economy.
Hospitals & health systems
- Lee County Community Hospital
- Lee County Health Clinic
Government & public sector
- Department of Social Serivices
- Lee County Courthouse
A starting list of the area's largest workplaces, compiled from public sources and OpenStreetMap (© OpenStreetMap contributors, ODbL).
By the numbers
Cost of living
Who lives here
Source: U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates.
Risk
Source: FEMA NFHL (approx, area-weighted)
Frequently asked questions
What are property taxes like in Lee County?
Lee County's real-estate tax rate is about $0.74 per $100 of assessed value (roughly 0.74% a year).
How are the schools in Lee County?
Lee County Public Schools reports a 89% on-time graduation rate, with 72% passing Math and 74% passing Reading on Virginia SOL assessments.
How long is the commute in Lee County?
The average commute for Lee County workers is about 26 minutes, and 48% get to work in under 20 minutes. County-wide Census figures, not a specific address.
Can I work remotely from Lee County?
About 10% of Lee County workers already work from home.
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Sources and freshnessLast rebuilt 2026-09-14 with public records and source notes for Living in Lee County.
- Last rebuilt 2026-09-14 from the latest records synced into this guide.
- 1 area shows an explicit coming-soon state rather than a guessed price.
- Property and tax figures come from county/city parcel, sales, and assessor records.
- School metrics use Virginia Department of Education profiles when available.
- Amenity and business counts use OpenStreetMap, so hours and listings can change.
- Jobs, events, news, and business-directory layers are included only after their feeds or curated sources sync.
- Use these figures as planning estimates, then verify taxes, listings, and school details before making an offer.
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