Eviction Risk Score
Very Low
#121
of 132 VA counties
3.2 / 10
#121 of 132 counties in Virginia for landlord eviction risk.
County brief·Updated June 2, 2026
Lee County, Virginia Eviction Risk: Low
7 incorporated cities and unincorporated areas. The county Eviction Risk Score is held aloft by the city of Pennington Gap (3.8) and a small number of dense urban cores. Rent-control coverage varies by city.
County Risk Score3.2/ 10 · Low
Cities tracked7municipalities
Census tracts7scored
Population5kLiving in 7 cities
Income spent on rent39.1%avg renter household
Average rent$695/ month
How Lee County ranks in Virginia
Cost of living
Elevated
#16
of 51 states (statewide)
101.1 index
Virginia ranks #16 of 51 states on overall cost of living (1.1% more expensive than the U.S. avg).
Housing services cost
Elevated
#17
of 51 states (statewide)
106.8 index
Virginia ranks #17 of 51 states on housing services (6.8% more expensive than the U.S. avg).
Income spent on rent
Very High
#10
of 132 VA counties
38.0% of income
#10 of 132 counties in Virginia on % of income spent on rent.
Cities in Lee County
Sorted by Eviction Risk Score · highest first
| City↕ | Population↕ | Risk↕ | % income on rent↕ | Average rent↕ | Lean↕ | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 001 | Pennington Gap | 1,798 | 3.0 | 40.8% | $766 | Rep |
| 002 | Jonesville | 1,308 | 3.8 | 39.5% | $576 | Rep |
| 003 | Dryden | 823 | 2.9 | 35.9% | $733 | Rep |
| 004 | Ewing | 365 | 3.2 | 40.3% | $686 | Rep |
| 005 | Keokee | 174 | 3.3 | 40.3% | $686 | Rep |
| 006 | Stickleyville | 143 | 2.4 | 29.1% | $713 | Rep |
| 007 | St. Charles | 83 | 3.1 | 40.3% | $686 | Rep |
County heatmap
Local landlord context
One county, multiple regulatory regimes.
Lee County spans 7 cities serving approximately 4,694 residents. The average landlord eviction risk across the county is 3.2/10. The county voted Republican by 69.1 points in 2020.
Risk varies city-by-city. The table above shows exact scores, population, and average rent for every municipality. Click any city for the full sub-score breakdown, including local political climate, rent-control exposure, tenant organizing strength, and typical eviction cost and timeline.
Eviction filings in Lee County
The Princeton Eviction Lab Tracking System covers Virginia statewide (no county-level tracker available). In the past month, 10,534 filings were recorded, 1.07× the historical baseline (near baseline). YTD filings: 46,492; pandemic-era total: 643,855.
- 10,534Past month
- 139,873Past 12 months
- 1.02×vs baseline (12 mo)
- $1,567Average rent
Last 36 months of filings
2023-05-01 - 2026-04-01
Filings dropped 12% over the past 12 months.
Notice requirement: at least five days notice (in some cases more). Filing fee: minimum filing fee of $36.
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3.2
/ 10 · Low
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/ 10 · Low
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/ 10 · Low
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/ 10 · Low
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Where eviction risk concentrates in Lee County
Top cities by population
Frequently asked
Frequently asked questions about Lee County
Q1
How many renters live in Lee County?
Renter share is 49.5%, so approximately 2,323 of Lee County's 4,694 residents are renters.
Q2
What is the lowest-risk city in Lee County?
The lowest score in Lee County is 2.4/10. See the city grid above for the specific municipality.
Q3
What is the highest-risk city in Lee County?
The highest score in Lee County is 3.8/10. See the city grid above for the specific municipality.