The Town FilesAugusta County, Virginia
78,033 people. The median home is worth $306,100 (typical Virginia town: $298,050) and the median household earns $82,049.
Towns in Augusta County
| Town | People | Median home | Income | Median age |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stuarts Draft | 12,142 | $294,300 | $79,332 | 45.5 |
| Fishersville | 9,629 | $348,900 | $83,671 | 42.4 |
| Verona | 4,398 | $256,200 | $74,000 | 43.2 |
| Weyers Cave | 2,700 | $283,800 | $97,791 | 32.9 |
People and housing
| Augusta County | Typical Virginia town | |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $306,100 | $298,050 |
| Median rent | $1,136 | $1,254 |
| Median household income | $82,049 | $78,595 |
| Median age | 45.1 | 39.8 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 25.1% | 31.2% |
| Below the poverty line | 6.6% | 8.8% |
Jobs and pay
29,861 jobs in 2024, average pay $59,516 a year.
Storms since 1996
NOAA recorded 673 storm events in Augusta County from 1996 to 2026, with 3 deaths.
Federal disaster declarations
Augusta County has been included in 24 FEMA declarations since 1953.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| January 23, 2026 | Winter Storm | EM-3631: Severe Winter Storm |
| April 2, 2020 | Biological | DR-4512: Covid-19 Pandemic |
| March 13, 2020 | Biological | EM-3448: Covid-19 |
| September 11, 2018 | Hurricane | EM-3403: Hurricane Florence |
| October 29, 2012 | Hurricane | EM-3359: Hurricane Sandy |
| July 27, 2012 | Severe Storm | DR-4072: Severe Storms And Straight-Line Winds |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2020–2024; BLS QCEW and LAUS; NOAA Storm Events; FEMA OpenFEMA (not endorsed by FEMA).