Lee County, NC

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 1/10
directions_run Walkability 1/10
directions_bus Transit 1/10
directions_car Commute 6/10
home Housing 8/10
visibility Safety 9/10
local_library Schools 5/10
local_airport Airports 5/10
school Colleges 2/10
accessibility Hospitals 2/10
directions_bike Bikeability
Not Bikeable. The area lacks biking infrastructure and has unsafe or impractical conditions for cyclists, requiring alternative transportation methods.
directions_run Walkability
Not Walkable. The area is heavily car-dependent, with almost no amenities within walking distance or pedestrian-friendly infrastructure.
directions_car Commute
Average Commutes. Travel times and convenience are typical, with some challenges during peak hours or in certain areas.
directions_bus Transit
Very Limited Access. The area has little to no public transportation infrastructure, making it difficult to travel without a personal vehicle.
home Housing
Relatively Affordable. Housing and rent are moderately priced, and the overall cost of living is manageable for the average household.
visibility Safety
Generally Safe. Crime rates are below average, with only occasional incidents, making the area a relatively secure place to live.
local_airport Airports
Limited Accessibility. Getting to the airport requires significant travel time or effort. Not ideal for frequent travel.
accessibility Hospitals
Healthcare Scarce. The area has little to no access to hospitals or healthcare providers, requiring significant travel for most medical needs.
school Colleges
Higher Education Desert. The area has little to no access to colleges, requiring significant travel or relocation for education.
local_library Schools
Average to Mixed. Schools perform near average overall, though quality can vary by campus. Students have access to standard educational pathways, with some stronger programs available.

Residents

Population
64,565 332.4M (US)
Median Age
39.9 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
70.1% 64% (US)
College-Educated
21.6% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$63,060 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
85.2% 88% (US)
Average Commute
28 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
11.4% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$213,800 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$457 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$756 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
60.6% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

Sanford Urban Area
1
North Carolina
1
United States
4

Property Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing theft, burglary, or property damage.

How the Property Crime Score here compares with other places

Sanford Urban Area
2
North Carolina
2
United States
4

Climate

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 4 1 40
Feb 3 0 43
Mar 4 0 50
Apr 3 0 59
May 4 0 67
Jun 4 0 75
Jul 5 0 79
Aug 5 0 77
Sep 4 0 71
Oct 3 0 60
Nov 3 0 51
Dec 3 0 42

Hazards

Inland Flood Risk

Tornado Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place is a Republican stronghold, with 41% of residents leaning left and 56% leaning right.

Liberal (41%) (57%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 56%
Hillary Clinton 41%
Other 3%

Related Legislative Districts

Congressional District 9, NC State Senate District 12, NC State House District 51, NC
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Schools

Bragg Street Academy
<1 miles, E • 2.3 star
Floyd L Knight Children Center
1 miles, S • 2.3 star
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Colleges

Central Carolina Community College
2 miles, SE • 1.4 star
Sandhills Community College
22 miles, SW • 1.4 star
Campbell University
25 miles, SE • 2.3 star
Wake Technical Community College
29 miles, E • 1.4 star
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Hospitals

Central Carolina Hospital
1 miles, W • 2.3 star
Firsthealth Moore Regional Hospital
25 miles, SW • 4.1 star
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Airports

Raleigh-Durham International Airport
35 miles, NE • 3.7 star
Florence Regional Airport
94 miles, SW • 1 star
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