Augusta, IA
Full City Profile · Iowa · Des Moines County County
5.0
/5.0
A+
Excellent
47
Population
63/sq mi density
52°F
Avg Temperature
A+
Overall
5.0 / 5.0
Strong
A+
Education
5.0 / 5.0
0.0% bachelor's degree or higher
Augusta, IA
At a Glance
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
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%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Augusta a Good Place to Live?
A+
5.0 / 5.0 - Excellent
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
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. Annual precipitation totals 40.1 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population47
Median Age70.1 yrs
Density63/mi²
Male / Female77% / 23%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans23.4%
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%
Health
Obesity33.2%
Diabetes7.7%
Smoking13.3%
Heart Disease4.5%
Premature Death9,424/100K
Climate
Avg Temp52°F
Rain40.1 in/yr
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%
Broadband100.0%
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.
76.6% of the population has a disability.
There are 101 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 4 fatal vehicle crashes.
91 declared natural disasters on record.