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