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Jonesville, VA
Town in Lee County, Virginia.
Population
1,308
Land area
1.1sq mi
People per sq mi
1,178
ZIP codes
0
Jonesville and its ZIP codes
Jonesville at a glance
- Jonesville is about 5.3 times as dense as Virginia as a whole.
- The median household income is $18,421, 80% below the Virginia median of $93,170.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $115,400 (70% below Virginia) and median rent is $576 a month.
Local data for Jonesville, VA
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Jonesville, VA, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$18,421
Poverty rate
57.9%
Median home value
$115,400
Median rent
$576/mo
Homeownership
29.7%
Bachelor's or higher
14.8%
Median age
46.9
Average commute
23.3 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (123), Scottish Americans (54), Irish Americans (42).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Lee County. PPP loans are for Jonesville.
Unemployment rate
4.8%
Sep 2026, +0.2 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$47,306
4,198 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$43,193
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$176M
FY 2026, $7,919 per person
How people get to work
Jonesville, VA, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone66.6%
- Carpooled26.0%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked1.3%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
- Worked from home6.1%
Average one-way commute: 23.3 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Jonesville, VA, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: landslide
Storm events since 1996
342
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
32
0.3% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
85° / 23°F
49.7 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone1 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Jonesville, VA, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
42.0%
U.S. 33.3% +8.7 pts
Diabetes
17.7%
U.S. 12.1% +5.6 pts
Smoking
20.6%
U.S. 12.8% +7.8 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
10.4%
U.S. 11.1% -0.7 pts
Cities near Jonesville
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| Pennington GapTown | 7.1 mi | 1.7 |
| St. CharlesCensus-designated place | 8.7 mi | 0.2 |
| Cawood, KYCensus-designated place | 9.5 mi | 1.5 |
| StickleyvilleCensus-designated place | 11 mi | 2.9 |
| DrydenCensus-designated place | 11 mi | 7.1 |
| Kenvir, KYCensus-designated place | 12 mi | 0.3 |
| Sneedville, TNTown | 12 mi | 2.3 |
| Evarts, KYCity | 13 mi | 0.4 |
| Ages, KYCensus-designated place | 14 mi | 0.6 |
| Coxton, KYCensus-designated place | 15 mi | 0.2 |
| Rose HillCensus-designated place | 15 mi | 3.4 |
| Harlan, KYCity | 16 mi | 1.4 |
| KeokeeCensus-designated place | 16 mi | 4.7 |
| Loyall, KYCity | 17 mi | 0.3 |
| EwingCensus-designated place | 18 mi | 3.8 |
| DuffieldTown | 18 mi | 0.6 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Jonesville, VA in?
- Jonesville is in Lee County, Virginia.
- What is the population of Jonesville, VA?
- About 1,308 people live in Jonesville, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Jonesville?
- Nearby places include Pennington Gap (7.1 mi), St. Charles (8.7 mi), Cawood, KY (9.5 mi), Stickleyville (11 mi), Dryden (11 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023