The United States Department of Agriculture has rated the natural amenities of this region. On a scale of one to seven, Augusta county or independent city is rated a 3. The average temperature during the month of June is 73.8℉ and the average temperature in January is 34.0℉. The typical humidity of this area is approximately 64% and the area covered by water is 0.06%. The overall influence score for Augusta is 5.
The map below displays geographic boundaries of Augusta, Virginia with a blue border. Regions of Virginia that are highlighted in red are not eligible for USDA backed home loan programs in the state of Virginia. Typically these red-highlighted restricted areas represent areas of denser population areas such as city centers. USDAProperties.com can help you determine exactly what properties for sale are outside these exclusionary boundary areas. For higher resolution imagery click the map to zoom in or search for specific postal (zip) codes, city names or even counties and independent cities. You can also search for specific addresses using the power search feature here.
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Augusta County, Virginia is located in the Shenandoah Valley and is part of the Staunton-Waynesboro Metropolitan Statistical Area. According to the 2010 US Census, the population of Augusta County was 73,750. The racial makeup of the county was 90.2% White, 6.4% Black or African American, 0.4% Native American, 0.9% Asian, 0.1% Pacific Islander, 1.0% from other races, and 1.0% from two or more races.
The median income for a household in Augusta County was $42,719 and the median income for a family was $51,541. The per capita income for the county was $20,872. About 11.2% of families and 14.7% of the population were below the poverty line, including 19.9% of those under age 18 and 11.7% of those age 65 or over.
The living conditions in Augusta County are generally considered to be good; however there are pockets of poverty throughout the county. The cost of living is slightly lower than the national average and unemployment remains low compared to other areas in the state and nation.
State and area offices are open to the public Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. until 4:30 p.m.Featured Property from USDA Loan Eligible Regions of Virginia
State office:
1606 Santa Rosa Road, Suite 238
Richmond, Va. 23229
Phone: 804-287-1500
Fax: (855) 636-4613
TDD: 804-287-1753