1. WELCOME TO: LEE COUNTY

2. 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.

4. Major Employers in Lee County:

5. 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! Education

6. Average home cost is $190,300. Average household income is $44,346. Average cost to rent apartments is $469 a month. Housing

7. Healthcare Lee 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…

8. 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 %

9. Bibliography Population Census http://www.sanford-nc.com/documents/14_Lee_County.pdf http://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=8http://www.leecountync.gov/economic- development/?lnav=8 Healthcare http://www.leecountync.gov/departments/public- health/enviromental-health/enviromental-health.htmlhttp://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/LE E.pdfhttp://crrp41.doc.state.nc.us/docs/hsql/DE/DOCUMENTS/LE E.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 Pictures: http://www.inkcinct.com.au/Web/CART OONS/2006/2006-614-future-country- road-signs.jpghttp://www.inkcinct.com.au/Web/CART OONS/2006/2006-614-future-country- road-signs.jpg http://www.artie.com/summer/arg-kid- in-pool-bg-207x165-url.gifhttp://www.artie.com/summer/arg-kid- in-pool-bg-207x165-url.gif http://thelibrary.org/lochist/periodicals /bittersweet/6i1p55b.jpghttp://thelibrary.org/lochist/periodicals /bittersweet/6i1p55b.jpg http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_MgRvaQlgV Ng/SHr5my-DOuI/AAAAAAAAAD8/J- A3dOJoGT0/s400/BrownBrickWall_tile able.jpghttp://3.bp.blogspot.com/_MgRvaQlgV Ng/SHr5my-DOuI/AAAAAAAAAD8/J- A3dOJoGT0/s400/BrownBrickWall_tile able.jpg http://www.agr.state.nc.us/Research/i mages/Tobacco.JPGhttp://www.agr.state.nc.us/Research/i mages/Tobacco.JPG http://cottonsale.com/wp- content/uploads/2008/10/cotton.jpg