Deerfield, Virginia Explained

Official Name:Deerfield, Virginia
Settlement Type:Census-designated place (CDP)
Pushpin Map:Virginia
Subdivision Type:Country
Subdivision Name:United States
Subdivision Type1:State
Subdivision Name1:Virginia
Subdivision Type2:County
Subdivision Name2:Augusta
Timezone:Eastern (EST)
Utc Offset:-5
Timezone Dst:EDT
Utc Offset Dst:-4
Coordinates:38.1956°N -79.4106°W
Postal Code Type:ZIP code
Blank Name:GNIS feature ID
Blank Info:2584836[1]

Deerfield is a census-designated place (CDP) in Augusta County, Virginia, United States.[1] The population as of the 2010 Census was 132.[2] It has a very low population density, as it is a small unincorporated rural area. The Deerfield mall is the main store of the town. Deerfield consists of farms, hunting areas, old plantation houses, and scenic views of the mountains. Deer, bear, and other forms of wildlife fill the area. Deerfield has its own post office, fire department, rescue squad, dump, and a historic school house. Students who live in Deerfield attend Churchville Elementary School, Beverley Manor Middle School, and Buffalo Gap High School.

The Deerfield School was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1986.

Climate

The climate in this area is characterized by hot, humid summers and generally mild to cool winters. According to the Köppen Climate Classification system, Deerfield has a humid subtropical climate, abbreviated "Cfa" on climate maps.[3]

Notes and References

  1. February 13, 2014.
  2. http://mcdc.missouri.edu/webrepts/pl94trends/Virginia_stplace2.html Virginia Trend Report 2: State and Complete Places (Sub-state 2010 Census Data).
  3. http://www.weatherbase.com/weather/weather-summary.php3?s=513244&cityname=Deerfield%2C+Virginia%2C+United+States+of+America&units= Climate Summary for Deerfield, Virginia