Augusta County

VA · Pop. 116,491 · Suburban County

7Homestead Score

Augusta County is a suburban county in VA with a population of approximately 116,491.

$/Acre: $6,360

Property Tax: 0.82%

Growing Season: 181 days

Broadband: 88%

Safety: 7/10

Density: 98.1/sq mi

Pros

Long growing season, Good internet

Cons

Limited amenities

Taxes & Cost of Living

Property Tax Rate0.82%

Local Sales Tax0.02%

Combined Sales Tax5.32%

Cost of Living Index106.3

Median Household Income$75,600

Poverty Rate17.7%

Homestead ExemptionYes

Land & Building

Avg Land $/Acre$6,360

Median Home Price$414K

Acres for Sale3166

Building CodeBasic

Permit Required

Zoning TypeLimited Zoning

Tiny Home Friendly

Mobile Home Friendly

Min Lot Size0.5 acres

Climate & Growing

USDA Zone7

Growing Season181 days

Annual Rainfall47.9 inches

Avg Summer High83°F

Avg Winter Low32°F

Soil TypeClay

Soil Quality6/10

Elevation2,406 ft

Top CropsSoybeans

Natural Disaster Risk

Drought3/10

Wildfire2/10

Tornado1/10

Flood3/10

Water & Energy

Primary Water SourceMunicipal

Well Depth (avg)286 ft

Water AvailabilityAdequate

Solar (Avg PSH)4.4

Wind Potential5/10

Electric Rate$0.14/kWh

Laws & Regulations

Unincorporated

HOA PrevalenceSome

Livestock Allowed

Chicken OrdinanceRestricted

Burn Permit Required

Raw Milk AccessYes

Safety

Violent Crime /100K244

Property Crime /100K151

Overall Safety7/10

Sheriff Response35 minutes average

Healthcare

Nearest Hospital22.3 miles

Emergency Room

Healthcare Facilities3

Infrastructure & Community

Broadband Coverage88%

Cell CoverageGood

Starlink Available

Nearest Town10 miles

Nearest City36 miles

School District9/10

Farmers Markets1

Public Land Nearby52%

Business & Employment

Unemployment Rate5.4%

Ag EconomyModerate