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Augusta, IA

Full City Profile · Iowa · Des Moines County County

3.0 /5.0
B Good
47 Population 63/sq mi density
52°F Avg Temperature 275 sunny days/yr
165 Violent Crime/100K 8,391 property/100K
B
Overall
3.0 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
165 violent crimes/100K
A+
Education
5.0 / 5.0
0.0% bachelor's degree or higher

Augusta, IA

At a Glance

Violent Crime
165/100K
57% below
8,391/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
0.0%
100% below
100.0% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
100% below
0.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
33.2%
3% above
13.3% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
52°F
275 sunny days/yr

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)

Poverty
0%
Bachelor's
0%
Unemployment
0%
Crime
43%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Augusta a Good Place to Live?

B
3.0 / 5.0 — Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Safety & Crime

Augusta reports 165 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 57% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 8,391/100K.

Education

0.0% of adults in Augusta hold a bachelor's degree or higher (100% below the national average). 100.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.4/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Augusta has an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C). Winters average 24°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. The area gets 275 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 37.9 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.

Data Overview

People

Population47
Median Age70.1 yrs
Density63/mi²
Male / Female77% / 23%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans47.0%

Economy

Median Income
Per Capita$36,800
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$2,924M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,014

Housing

Home Value
Rent
Ownership100.0%
Zillow$173,150
Housing Units41
Rent Burden37.1%

Crime

F
Violent165/100K
Property8,391/100K

Health

Obesity33.2%
Diabetes7.7%
Smoking13.3%
Heart Disease4.5%
Premature Death9,424/100K

Climate

Avg Temp52°F
Sunny Days275/yr
Rain37.9 in/yr
AQI43 (Good)
Elevation619 ft

Education

A+
Bachelor's+0.0%
High School+100.0%
Graduate+0.0%
School Score5.4/10

Community

2024 VoteR 57% / D 42%
Broadband36.0%
Internet Speed84 Mbps
EV Stations3
Libraries2

Did You Know?

The median home in Augusta was built in 1966.
The nearest airport is Southeast Iowa Regional (8 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.475 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
63.2% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
There are 101 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 4 fatal vehicle crashes.
91 declared natural disasters on record.