Illinois
Augusta is a small town in Illinois with a population of 710. Residents earn $41,094 per year, which is 45% below the national average.
Based on current data, Augusta receives an overall livability score of 3.5 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B+. Key strengths include affordable housing, high health insurance coverage. Areas to be aware of include an elevated poverty rate, below-average incomes, high obesity rates. Augusta offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
The median household income in Augusta is $41,094, 45% below the national average of $75,149. Unemployment stands at 4.4%, indicating a healthy job market. The poverty rate of 16.4% exceeds the national average of 12.4%, indicating economic hardship for a significant portion of the population. Workers commute an average of 22 minutes.
The median home value in Augusta is $86,500, 69% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $639 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. At just 2.1x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.
20.9% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 92.1% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.3/10.
Augusta experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 52°F. Winters average 25°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 40.9 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.
| English Only | 98.8% |
| 26% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 1.2% |
| 91% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $41,094 |
| 45% below US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $25,551 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $1,001 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $62,971 |
| Unemployment | 4.4% |
| 22% above US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 16.4% |
| 32% above US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 163 |
| County GDP | $346M |
| Restaurants | 16 |
| Healthcare | 13 |
| Retail | 19 |
| Manufacturing | 4 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $4,675 |
| 34% above US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 5.40% |
| Commute Time | 21.6 min |
| Drive Alone | 87.9% |
| Public Transit | 0.0% |
| Work from Home | 1.8% |
| Census Median | $86,500 |
| 69% below US avg |
| Census Median Rent | $639 |
| 45% below US avg | |
| Rent Burden | 22.5% |
| Studio | $774 |
| 1 Bedroom | $854 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,063 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,370 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,561 |
| Owner-Occupied | 80.9% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $4,675 |
| 34% above US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 5.40% |
| Obesity | 39.4% |
| 23% above US avg | |
| Diabetes | 9.9% |
| Heart Disease | 5.9% |
| High Blood Pressure | 31.9% |
| Asthma | 11.0% |
| COPD | 7.5% |
| Stroke | 3.1% |
| Binge Drinking | 20.5% |
| Physical Inactivity | 23.8% |
| Depression | 25.1% |
| Mental Distress | 19.6% |
| Physical Distress | 13.6% |
| Insurance Rate | 96.5% |
| Checkup Rate | 75.2% |
| Premature Death | 11,015/100K |
| Food Environment | 7.3/10 |
| Exercise Access | 63.6% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 13 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 1 |
| Annual Average | 51.7°F |
| 4% below US avg | |
| January Average | 25°F (-4°C) |
| July Average | 75°F (24°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 40.9 inches |
| 8% above US avg |
| AQI Median | 43.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 670 ft (204 m) |
| Area | 0.7 sq mi (1.8 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,029/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 40.2307°N, 90.9501°W |
| County FIPS | 17169 |
Winner: Republican by 46.8 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 20.9% |
| 38% below US avg | |
| High School+ | 92.1% |
| School Test Score | 5.34 |
| RUCC Code 9 | Nonmetro — Rural |
| Population Density | 1,029/sq mi |
| Total Area | 0.7 sq mi |
| Broadband Access | 80.3% |
| Public Libraries | 1 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 13 |
| Restaurants | 16 |
| Retail Stores | 19 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 1 |
| Avg Commute | 21.6 min |
| Drive Alone | 87.9% |
| Public Transit | 0.0% |
| Work from Home | 1.8% |