Warrenton, VA GIS Map
Warrenton is a city in Fauquier County, Virginia, with a population of about 10,003. The map below shows its location, boundary and surrounding roads, with federal GIS layers you can turn on for the area.
- County
- Fauquier County
- Population
- 10,003
- Elevation
- 643 ft
- Coordinates
- 38.7135, -77.7953
- ZIP codes (3)
- 20186, 20187, 20188
- Land area
- 4.4 sq mi
- Time zone
- America/New York
About Warrenton, VA
Warrenton is a town in Fauquier County, Virginia, United States. It is the county seat. The population was 10,057 as of the 2020 census, an increase from 9,611 at the 2010 census and 6,670 at the 2000 census. The estimated population in July 2021 was 10,109. It is at the junction of U.S. Route 15, U.S. Route 17, U.S. Route 29, and U.S. Route 211. The town is in the Piedmont region of Virginia just east of the Blue Ridge Mountains. The well-known Airlie Conference Center is 3 miles (5 km) north of Warrenton, and the historic Vint Hill Farms military facility is 9 miles (14 km) east. Fauquier Hospital is located in the town. Surrounded by Virginia wine and horse country, Warrenton is a popular destination outside Washington, D.C.
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GIS Data for Warrenton, VA
The Warrenton map loads live federal GIS layers in your browser, so you can check flood zones, terrain, land cover and district boundaries for any address in Warrenton without a separate GIS login. Everything below is drawn from public U.S. government data.
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FEMA flood zones
National Flood Hazard Layer — flood insurance rate map zones.
Elevation contours and hillshade
USGS 3DEP terrain, so you can read slope and relief.
Land cover
NLCD land cover classes — forest, developed, wetland, water.
School districts
Census TIGER unified and elementary school district boundaries.
ZIP code and county boundaries
Census TIGER ZCTA and county boundary lines.
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Warrenton Demographics
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates.
Population
10,176
Households
3,985
Median household income
$83,331
Median age
40.2 years
Median home value
$478,300
Median gross rent
$1,418/mo
Owner-occupied homes
63%
Bachelor's degree or higher
46.1%
Below poverty level
9.7%
Land area
4.4 sq mi
Population density
2,323 / sq mi
County
Warrenton Population Growth
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, 2010 Census and Population Estimates Program (Vintage 2024: April 2020 estimates base and July 1, 2024 estimate).
2010 Census
9,611
April 2020 (estimates base)
10,057
July 2024 estimate
10,224
Change 2010-2020
+4.6%
Change 2020-2024
+1.7%
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Soils of Warrenton
General soil map unit at the city center: Myersville-Catoctin
Soil Properties
- Drainage class
- Well drained
- Hydrologic soil group
- C (slow infiltration)
- Available water storage (0–150 cm)
- 12.2 cm
- Typical slope
- 35%
- Flooding frequency
- None
- Min. depth to bedrock
- 77 cm
Soil Components
- Catoctin24%
Inceptisols · Ruptic-Alfic Eutrudepts
- Catoctin19%
Inceptisols · Ruptic-Alfic Eutrudepts
- Myersville18%
Alfisols · Ultic Hapludalfs
- Catoctin10%
Inceptisols · Ruptic-Alfic Eutrudepts
- Rock outcrop9%
- Catoctin9%
Inceptisols · Ruptic-Alfic Eutrudepts
Source: USDA NRCS U.S. General Soil Map (STATSGO2). General soil map data (1:250,000 scale) is not suitable for site-specific decisions.
Climate of Warrenton
30-year averages (1991–2020) from the Sperryville, Va weather station, elevation 750 ft, 23.6 miles from the city center.
Warmest month
Jul · avg high 85°F
Coldest month
Jan · avg low 24°F
Annual precipitation
48.8 in
Annual snowfall
21.0 in
Average Monthly Temperatures (°F)
| Month | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Avg high °F | 43 | 47 | 54 | 65 | 73 | 81 | 85 | 84 | 77 | 67 | 57 | 46 |
| Avg low °F | 24 | 26 | 31 | 41 | 50 | 59 | 64 | 62 | 56 | 44 | 35 | 28 |
| Precip. in | 3.61 | 2.77 | 4.01 | 4.01 | 4.67 | 5.21 | 3.67 | 4.12 | 5.44 | 3.68 | 3.69 | 3.96 |
| Snow in | 6.9 | 6.9 | 1.9 | 0.2 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.3 | 4.8 |
Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020. Conditions at the station may differ from other parts of the city.
Natural Hazard Risk in Warrenton
FEMA National Risk Index ratings for Fauquier County, compared with all U.S. counties.
Overall risk
Score 47.7 of 100
Expected annual loss
Buildings, population & agriculture
Social vulnerability
Susceptibility to hazard impacts
Community resilience
Ability to prepare & recover
Risk by Hazard
- LightningRelatively Moderate
- HurricaneRelatively Low
- Inland FloodingRelatively Low
- Strong WindRelatively Moderate
- Heat WaveRelatively Low
- EarthquakeRelatively Low
- LandslideVery Low
- HailRelatively Low
- Winter WeatherRelatively Low
- DroughtRelatively Low
- WildfireVery Low
- Ice StormVery Low
- TornadoVery Low
- Cold WaveVery Low
- AvalancheVery Low
Source: FEMA National Risk Index (December 2025 release). County-level ratings are relative to other U.S. counties and are not a property-specific assessment.
Warrenton FAQ
What county is Warrenton in?
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Warrenton, Virginia is located in Fauquier County.
What is the population of Warrenton?
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Warrenton has a population of about 10,003, making it the number 41 of the 47 Virginia cities listed on GIS Map.
What is the elevation of Warrenton?
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The elevation of Warrenton is approximately 643 feet (196 meters) above sea level at the city center.
What ZIP codes are in Warrenton?
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ZIP codes for Warrenton include 20186, 20187, 20188.
What time zone is Warrenton in?
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Warrenton is in the Eastern Time zone (America/New York).
How far is Warrenton from Richmond?
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Warrenton is about 83 miles from Richmond, the capital of Virginia, in a straight line.
How far is Warrenton from Virginia Beach?
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Warrenton is about 162 miles from Virginia Beach, the largest city in Virginia listed on GIS Map, in a straight line.
What cities are near Warrenton?
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Cities near Warrenton include Gainesville, VA (11 miles); Manassas, VA (17 miles); Culpeper, VA (20 miles); Centreville, VA (22 miles); Front Royal, VA (26 miles).
Local notes for Warrenton, VA
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