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Augusta, AR
Full City Profile · Arkansas · Woodruff County County
2.7
/5.0
C+
Fair
1,881
Population
909/sq mi density
$49,744
Median Income
$25,497 per capita
$117,100
Home Value
$75,238 Zillow
$619
Median Rent
16.3% income on rent
61°F
Avg Temperature
301 sunny days/yr
619
Violent Crime/100K
1,599 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.7 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.2 / 5.0
$49,744 median income, 4.1% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$117,100 home value, $619/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
619 violent crimes/100K (63% above avg)
D
Education
1.6 / 5.0
8.1% bachelor's degree or higher
Augusta enjoys a temperate climate with 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. The area receives 1.7 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.
Temperature
39°F Jan (4°C)
81°F Jul (27°C)
| Annual Average | 60.6°F |
| 12% above US avg | |
| January Average | 39°F (4°C) |
| July Average | 81°F (27°C) |
| Sunny Days | 301 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 215 ft (66 m) |
| Area | 2.0 sq mi (5.1 km²) |
| Population Density | 909/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 35.2866°N, 91.3609°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County | Woodruff County County |
| Nearest Airport | Searcy Regional (SRC) 20 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 43.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Very Low |
| Risk Score | 42.3 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 93.7 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 37.5 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Moderate |
| Hurricane | Very Low |
| Earthquake | Relatively Low |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Very Low |
| Hail | Relatively Low |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Low |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Low |
| Lightning | Relatively Low |
| Ice Storm | Relatively High |
| Drought | Relatively Moderate |
| Cold Wave | Very Low |
| Landslide | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Tsunami History
1 tsunami recorded within 500 km.
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1811 | AR: NE - NEW MADRID EARTHQUAKES | Eruption + Earthquake | — | — | 94 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 39°F (4°C) | 3.3 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 43°F (6°C) | 3.7 in | |
| March | 52°F (11°C) | 5.3 in | Wettest |
| April | 61°F (16°C) | 5.2 in | |
| May | 69°F (21°C) | 5.2 in | |
| June | 77°F (25°C) | 3.7 in | |
| July | 81°F (27°C) | 3.3 in | Warmest |
| August | 80°F (26°C) | 3.3 in | |
| September | 73°F (23°C) | 4.0 in | |
| October | 62°F (17°C) | 3.3 in | |
| November | 51°F (11°C) | 5.0 in | |
| December | 42°F (6°C) | 5.0 in |
Augusta has a seasonal temperature swing of 42°F / from 39°F in January to 81°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 50.2 inches, with March being the wettest month (5.3") and January the driest (3.3").