Staunton: Community & Culture
Staunton hosts 1 library, 14 congregations, and 7 cultural organizations.
- 0.5 congregations per 1,000 residents (vs Virginia 0.7/1K).
- 2.7 cultural orgs per 10K residents (vs Virginia 1.4/10K).
Libraries & Learning
| Nearest Library · Name | Staunton Public Library |
|---|---|
| Nearest Library · Address | 1 Churchville Avenue |
| Nearest Library · Phone | (540) 332-3902 |
| Nearest Library · Zip | 24401 |
| Nearest Library · Hours Per Year | 3332 |
| Nearest Library · Total Libraries In City | 1 |
Sources: IMLS PLS — state+city name match
Faith & Tradition
Houses of worship counted via OpenStreetMap + IRS 990 nonprofit registry. Reflects active congregations, not historical churches.
Organizations (20)
STAUNTON ROTARY CLUB CHARITABLE FUND INC
FRATERNAL ORDER OF EAGLES
FRATERNAL ORDER OF EAGLES
AMVETS
STAUNTON LODGE NO 1635 LOYAL ORDER OF MOOSE
VETERANS OF FOREIGN WARS OF THE UNITED STATES DEPT OF VIRGINIA
BENEVOLENT & PROTECTIVE ORDER OF ELKS OF THE USA
KIWANIS INTERNATIONAL INC
ROTARY INTERNATIONAL
KIWANIS FOUNDATION OF STAUNTON VIRGINIA
VETERANS OF FOREIGN WARS OF THE UNITED STATES DEPT OF VIRGINIA
AMERICAN LEGION AUXILIARY
VETERANS OF FOREIGN WARS OF THE UNITED STATES DEPT OF VIRGINIA
KIWANIS INTERNATIONAL INC
ROTARY INTERNATIONAL
INTERNATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF LIONS CLUBS
VETERANS OF FOREIGN WARS OF THE UNITED STATES DEPT OF VIRGINIA
AMERICAN LEGION
AMVETS AUXILIARY 511
FRATERNAL ORDER OF EAGLES
| Churches · Total count | 14 |
|---|
Sources: IRS Exempt Organizations · Refreshed 2026-04-12
Arts & Culture
Cultural organizations: museums, performing-arts venues, and arts nonprofits.
Listings (10)
Folly
Mint Spring Tavern
Mount Pleasant
Sugar Loaf Farm
Cobble Hill Farm
Goodloe House
Lee, Robert E., High School
Staunton Coca-Cola Bottling Works
Staunton Steam Laundry
Western State Hospital Boundary Increase III
| Cultural Orgs · Total count | 7 |
|---|
Sources: IRS EO BMF · Refreshed 2026-04-12
Civic Organizations
Fraternal orders, service clubs, and civic-engagement organizations (Rotary, Lions, Elks, etc.).
Organizations (5)
AUGUSTA REGIONAL SPCA INC
BOY SCOUTS OF AMERICA
UNITED WAY OF GREATER AUGUSTA INC
HABITAT FOR HUMANITY INTERNATIONAL INC
AUGUSTA COUNTY 4-H & FFA MARKET ANIMAL SHOW AND SALE
| Chamber Of Commerce · Name | BEDFORD AREA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE FOUNDATION INC |
|---|---|
| Community Organizations · Total | 253 |
| Community Resource Links · Food Assistance | https://www.fns.usda.gov/snap/retailer-locator?location=Staunton+VA |
| Community Resource Links · Legal Aid | https://www.lsc.gov/about-lsc/what-legal-aid/get-legal-help?zip=24401 |
| Community Resource Links · Senior Services | https://eldercare.acl.gov/Public/Index.aspx?zip=24401 |
| Community Resource Links · Job Centers | https://www.careeronestop.org/LocalHelp/AmericanJobCenters/find-american-jo… |
| Community Resource Links · Substance Abuse | https://findtreatment.gov/?zip=24401 |
| Community Resource Links · Housing Assistance | https://www.hud.gov/program_offices/housing/sfh/hcc?searchZip=24401 |
Sources: IRS EO BMF · IRS EO BMF — full extraction by NTEE category · Federal agency locator URLs · Refreshed 2026-04-12
Dining & Nightlife
| Dining Scene · Full Service Restaurants | 33 |
|---|---|
| Dining Scene · Fast Food | 28 |
| Dining Scene · Coffee Snacks | 10 |
| Craft Beverages · Breweries · Total count | 2 |
Sources: Census CBP NAICS 722 · OSM Overpass — craft=brewery/winery
Attractions
Notable nearby attractions and visitor destinations from federal/state tourism data.
Nearby (15)
Augusta County Historical Society
Historic Staunton Foundation
Woodrow Wilson Presidential Library & Museum
Jumbo Antique Fire Engine Museum
American Frontier Culture Museum
Augusta Military Academy Museum
Plumb House Museum
Waynesboro Heritage Museum
Grand Caverns Museum and Entrance
Ridgely's Fun Park
Bridgewater Historical Society
Rockfish Valley Foundation Natural History Center
Brethren & Mennonite Heritage Center
Museum Of American Jewelry Design and Manufacturing
Virginia Quilt Museum
Attractions (4)
Augusta County Historical Society
Historic Staunton Foundation
Woodrow Wilson Presidential Library & Museum
Jumbo Antique Fire Engine Museum
Other
Organizations (2)
THE WOODROW WILSON PRESIDENTIAL LIBRARY FOUNDATION
AMERICAN FRONTIER CULTURE FOUNDATION INC
Clubs (3)
VIRGINIA FEDERATION OF GARDEN CLUB INC
AUGUSTA GARDEN CLUB OF VIRGINIA
GREENVILLE ATHLETIC CLUB INC
Stations (6)
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| Community Engagement · Orgs Per 1000 Residents | 9.80 |
|---|---|
| Community Engagement · Churches Per 1000 Residents | 50.0% |
| Community Engagement · Engagement Level | engaged |
| Community Engagement · Total Orgs | 253 |
| Homelessness · State homelessness rate per 10K | 8.35 |
| Homelessness · Estimated homeless population | 22 |
| Homelessness · Year | 2024 |
| Environmental Orgs · Total count | 10 |
| Senior Services · Total count | 2 |
| Youth Sports · Total count | 18 |
Sources: HUD AHAR 2024 PIT Counts — state rate applied · IRS BMF NTEE C/D · IRS BMF NTEE code match, city=Staunton