WELCOME TO:

LEE COUNTY

LEE COUNTY FACTS~

Historical landmarks include

the Temple Theatre, Depot

Park and the Ole Gilliam Mill.

Lee County’s population is approximately 56,908! (as of 2007) Since 2000, it has had a population growth of 16% percent.

The County Seat of Lee County is

Sanford.

Lee County's cost of living averages 12.66%, which is lower than the

US average.

Major Employers in Lee County:

Lee County provides an variety of public schools,

though many other private schools are available to in

Lee County to attend. Central Carolina Community

College is a college that provides an opportunity to

attain several college degrees in various career

paths.

A program called Lee Early College is another

“plus” for education in Lee county. A program open

to rising 9th graders and above, this program is held

at the Central Carolina Community College campus

at no cost. Students will earn a diploma and

complete two years of college all within 4 years!

Educati

on

• Average home cost is $190,300.

• Average household income is $44,346.

• Average cost to rent apartments is $469 a month.

Housing

HealthcareLee County’s medical care has prepared for growth in population in their department. Having the Central Carolina Hospital at their service, Lee County is ready to serve residents at any time.

Healthcare is not only provided in the local hospital, but in other areas as well. Optometrists, chiropractors, dentists, and many other health needs are at Lee County’s doorstep.

All Animals Veterinary Hospital and Myers Animal Hospital

Animal Care…

Orthodontist Care…

Eye Care…

Roscoe

Optometric

Eye Clinic

Smith & Smith

Orthodontics

Dr. Cheeseborough John D MD

Dermatologist Care…

Religion

Lee County is open to many spiritual

beliefs in the community.

Islamic- 1.8 %Christian- 62.6%American Indian-

1.1%Other/unknown-

4.6%None- 29.9 %

BibliographyPopulation Census•http://www.sanford-nc.com/documents/14_Lee_County.pdfhttp://www.bestplaces.net/County/Lee-North_Carolina.aspx

Education Schools•http://www.lee.k12.nc.us/schools/index.html

Major Employers•http://www.lcedc.com/•http://www.leecountync.gov/economic-development/?lnav=8

Healthcare•http://www.leecountync.gov/departments/public-health/enviromental-health/enviromental-health.html•http://www.sanford-nc.com/documents/14_Lee_County.pdf

Religion:•http://crrp41.doc.state.nc.us/docs/hsql/DE/DOCUMENTS/LEE.pdf

Housing:•http://www.leecountync.gov/brac/demographics.html

Bonus Facts•http://www.bestplaces.net/County/Lee-North_Carolina.aspx•http://www.city-data.com/county/Lee_County-NC.html

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