Location: Galax is located in the Blue Ridge mountains of Southwest Virginia on the Carroll-Grayson county line. It is an independent city with a population of 6,670. It occupies a land area of eight square miles (21 square kilometers). Galax is nine miles west of I-77 and it is served by U.S. highways 58/221 and 52 along with Virginia 89. It is 82 miles southwest of Roanoke and 68 miles northwest of Winston-Salem, NC.

Climate: Average Temperature, January, 33 degrees Fahrenheit Average Temperature, July, 70 degrees Fahrenheit Average annual precipitation: 41 inches Average annual snowfall: 23 inches

Elevation: 2,340-2,980 feet

Population: 1970 - 6,278 1980 - 6,524 1990 - 6,670

Labor Analysis: (as of June 1999) Civilian labor Force: 3,581

Unemployment rate: 5.5%

Water Source: Chestnut Creek

Tax Rates:Real property: per $100 of assessed valuaton: $.79 Machinery and Tools: $1.42 per $100, assess at 50% of original cost of equipment. Automobiles and trucks: $1.42 per $100, assessed at 100% of loan value. Industrial Telephone: 20% of first $150 of monthly bill Construction Summary: (July 1998 to June 1999) Total value: $18,886,997 Permits issued : 440 residential, commercial, mobile home and miscellaneous.

Industrial Park Information: Sites available :2 Size: 18, 2, 6, 4 acres Zoning: M2 Terrain: level, 100% cleared Distance to Galax: In city limits Nearest Interstate: I-77, 9 miles Electricity: 12 KV, 3 phase Water: 8" lines on site Sewer: 8" and 10" lines on site Solid Waste: public landfill 11 miles away Soil boring available: yes Price per acre: Negotiable On-site daycare center: yes

Enterprise Zone: A portion of Galax's downtown area has been designated a Virginia Enterprise Zone. Businesses that locate or expand in this zone are eligible for state and local tax relief. All building permit fees waived. Several properties are available for lease or sale in this zone. All have city water and sewer service.