The Town FilesMount Sidney, Virginia
Community in Augusta County · population 678 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $348,800
- Household income
- $93,050
- Jan low / Jul high
- 25° / 84°
- Snow a year
- 22 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 6
- Median age
- 42.6
Mount Sidney is a community of 678 people in Augusta County, Virginia. The median home is worth $348,800, above the typical Virginia town ($298,050). It ranks easier by car than 99% of Virginia towns, better for families than 86% of Virginia towns, hipper than 70% of Virginia towns.
How Mount Sidney ranks
Percentile among Virginia towns with at least 500 people on The Town Files lifestyle rankings. 50 is typical for the state; 90 means better than 90% of Virginia towns.
Homes and cost of living
The median home in Mount Sidney is worth $348,800, above the typical Virginia town ($298,050). Homes cost about 3.7 times the median household income of $93,050, which is more affordable than 57% of Virginia towns. Median rent is $722 a month. 58.3% of households own their home.
| Housing | Mount Sidney | Typical Virginia town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $348,800 | $298,050 |
| Median rent | $722 | $1,254 |
| Median household income | $93,050 | $78,595 |
| Home value ÷ income | 3.7× | 3.8× |
| Homeownership | 58.3% | 69.2% |
| Median year built | 1990 | 1980 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 0.0% | — |
Who lives in Mount Sidney
| People | Mount Sidney | Typical Virginia town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 42.6 | 39.8 |
| Age 65 and over | 14.7% | 17.3% |
| Under 18 | 14.7% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 47.2% | 31.2% |
| Below the poverty line | 5.7% | 8.8% |
| Veterans | 15.2% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 11.1% | — |
| Work from home | 3.7% | 12.8% |
| Average commute | 24.0 min | 26.3 min |
| Homes with broadband | 100.0% | 91.8% |
Weather in Mount Sidney
July highs average 84.1°F and January lows 24.7°F. About 40.6 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 21.6 inches of snow (typical Virginia town: 13.4 in). Expect about 11 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 106 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
6 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Mount Sidney since 1950, compared with 11 for the typical Virginia town. 1 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an F2, struck on April 5, 1952 about 8.0 miles from the town center. The most recent was on August 6, 2020.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 27 times; the largest was 2.75 inches on August 24, 1989.
Severe weather in Augusta County since 1996
Augusta County has been included in 24 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for flood, drought, hurricane.
| 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 |
Jobs and pay in Augusta County
Augusta County had 29,861 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $59,516 a year. Unemployment was 2.5% in 2023; in Mount Sidney itself the ACS puts it at 0%.
Public schools in Mount Sidney
3 public schools with 2,029 students, about 15.0 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| Edward G. Clymore Elementary | PK-5 | 776 | 15.8 |
| Fort Defiance High | 9-12 | 737 | 15.4 |
| S. Gordon Stewart Middle | 6-8 | 516 | 13.6 |
Towns near Mount Sidney
- Weyers Cave, VA3.6 mi · 2,700 people · home $283,800
- Verona, VA4.7 mi · 4,398 people · home $256,200
- New Hope, VA6.0 mi · 843 people · home $323,600
- Grottoes, VA8.0 mi · 2,899 people · home $275,700
- Staunton, VA8.3 mi · 25,750 people · home $259,200
- Harriston, VA8.5 mi · 948 people · home $183,700
- Bridgewater, VA9.2 mi · 6,596 people · home $384,700
- Crimora, VA9.5 mi · 2,219 people · home $204,800
Mount Sidney questions
Is Mount Sidney, Virginia a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Mount Sidney scores better for retirees than 58% of Virginia towns and quieter than 63%. 14.7% of residents are 65 or older (median age 42.6).
How much does a house cost in Mount Sidney?
The median owner-occupied home in Mount Sidney is valued at $348,800 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $93,050, so homes cost about 3.7 times income. Median rent is $722 a month.
What is the weather like in Mount Sidney?
July highs average 84.1°F and January lows 24.7°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 40.6 inches of precipitation a year and 21.6 inches of snow.
Does Mount Sidney get tornadoes?
6 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Mount Sidney since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was a F2 on April 5, 1952. The typical Virginia town has had 11.
- U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024)
- U.S. Census Bureau, 2020 Census and 2025 Gazetteer (2020 / 2025)
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020)
- NOAA NCEI Storm Events Database (1950–2026)
- FEMA OpenFEMA Disaster Declarations (this product uses the FEMA OpenFEMA API but is not endorsed by FEMA) (1953–2026)
- NCES Common Core of Data (2023–24)
- BLS Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages; USDA ERS county unemployment (BLS LAUS) (2000–2024)
- The Town Files lifestyle rankings, built from federal demographic, school, crime and housing data (2025)