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Augusta, AR
Full City Profile · Arkansas · Woodruff County County
Augusta, AR
At a Glance
How Augusta Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Augusta's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Is Augusta a Good Place to Live?
Economy & Jobs
Augusta residents earn a median household income of $49,744 , which is 34% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $25,497. The unemployment rate stands at 4.1% (14% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 15.8% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 185 business establishments, including 8 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Augusta is $117,100 , 58% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $75,238. Median rent is $619/month, with 16.3% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 86.9 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1976.
Safety & Crime
Augusta reports 619 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 63% above the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 1,599/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.
Education
8.1% of adults in Augusta hold a bachelor's degree or higher (76% below the national average). 83.2% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.9/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Augusta has an average annual temperature of 61°F (16°C). Winters average 39°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July. The area gets 301 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 51.1 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.