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St. Charles, VA

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Population
83
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
Elevation
1,544 ft
Median Home Value
$9,999
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
Median Income
$24,338
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
General Quality
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About St. Charles

Tucked into a narrow hollow along Straight Creek near the Kentucky border, St. Charles is a quiet community framed by Lone Mountain and Little Black Mountain. The area grew in the early 1900s as a lively railroad hub for Lee County's coal mines, with tracks reaching deep into the surrounding valleys. Today, it is a calm, close-knit rural neighborhood shaped by its rich history and rugged mountain scenery.

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Daily life here is low-key, with St. Charles Elementary serving local children from prekindergarten through fifth grade before they head to neighboring schools. Winding roads follow the valley floor, connecting residents to each other and leading out to U.S. 58 for shopping and services across Lee County. For anyone looking for quiet, affordable Appalachian living, St. Charles offers small-town familiarity amidst southwest Virginia's rolling hills.

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