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Independent city in Virginia

Staunton

$297kMedian Home
308Days with 5+ hrs sun
66°FAvg High Temp
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View on MapPopulation26kCenter elevation1,417 ft
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Staunton is an independent city in the U.S. Commonwealth of Virginia. As of the 2020 census, the population was 25,750. In Virginia, independent cities are separate jurisdictions from the counties that surround them, so the government offices of Augusta County are in Verona, which is contiguous to Staunton. Staunton is a principal city of the Staunton-Stuarts Draft Metropolitan Statistical Area, which had a 2020 population of 125,433. Staunton is known for being the birthplace of Woodrow Wilson, the 28th U.S.Wikipedia

Temperatures vary across four distinct seasons. Rain falls fairly evenly through the year. Spring and fall feel like real transition seasons. Annual snowfall is between 5 and 15 inches. Humidity stays fairly steady through the year.

Four seasonsEven rainfall5–15 inches annual snowQueen City of the Shenandoah Valley
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Where It Is

Location Context
Staunton, Virginia
Latitude38.15°
Longitude-79.07°
Population26k
Center elevation1,417 ft

State Context

VirginiaU.S. state

Virginia, officially the Commonwealth of Virginia, is a state in the Southeastern and Mid-Atlantic regions of the United States between the Atlantic Coast and the Appalachian Mountains. It borders Kentucky to the west, Tennessee to the south-west, North Carolina to the south, West Virginia to the north-west, and Maryland to the north. The state's capital is Richmond and its most populous city is Virginia Beach. With a population of 8.8 million, it is the 12th-most populous and 15th-most densely populated state.Wikipedia

Income tax: 2.00% - 5.75%Avg sales tax: 5.77%Property tax: 0.75%Official school data available

About the Region

Southeast

The Southeast spans Atlantic and Gulf coastal areas, inland cities, and Appalachian communities. Atlanta, Charlotte, and the Raleigh-Durham area are examples of metropolitan settings within a region that also includes smaller towns and rural areas.

Coastal exposure, elevation, and distance inland matter when comparing climate and natural hazards. A mountain community need not share the conditions of a Florida coastal city. Use the local climate and available risk information; housing costs and services also vary by place.

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Nearby Parks & Nature

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People

City Profile

Median Age41 yrs
College Educated34%bachelor's or higher
Work From Home6%of workforce
Poverty Rate11%
Practical

Housing Costs & Income

Housing
$1,419/mo
Median rent
$297k
Median home price
Rent burden29% of income
Household Income
$60k
Median annual
Daily life

Livability

Safety Score
81
Walk Score
35
School Rating
8.5/10
Internet
No internet coverage data yet.
The year

Climate Through the Year

Sunshine
308
days with 5+ hours of sun/year

Annual average of days with more than five hours of sunshine, not necessarily clear skies.

84% of the year
Avg High Temp
66°F
annual average
Humidity Pattern
Steady humidity
69% warm season / 69% cool season
Comfort Score
62/100
Good
Temp Swing
44°F
seasonal high-temp spread
Annual precipitation
37"
inches per year
Annual snowfall
14"
inches per year
Typical Air Quality
43
Good · 2024 modeled average
How To Read Comfort

Comfort combines temperature band fit, humidity fit, seasonal swing, and penalties for long stretches of extreme heat or cold. Higher scores mean the yearly pattern stays closer to an easier day-to-day climate band.

Monthly Temperature
Daylight Span (Sunrise to Sunset)
Precipitation Distribution
37" of precipitation per year
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Humidity Through The Year
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fairly steady humidity
Summer 69% · Winter 69% · Apr-Sep 63-74%
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Watchouts

Natural Hazard Risk

Flood Risk
minimal
FEMA classification
Wildfire Risk
minimal
FEMA rating
Poor Air Days
2 days
per year with AQI > 100
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