At a Glance
Median Income
$41,094
$25,551 per capita
Home Value
$86,500
Zillow: $104,536
Median Rent
$639/mo
22.5% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
20.9%
92.1% high school+
Unemployment
7.3%
16.4% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
39.4%
16.7% smoking rate
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)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Augusta a Good Place to Live?
B
3.4 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Augusta residents earn a median household income of $41,094 , which is 45% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $25,551. The unemployment rate stands at 7.3% (103% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 16.4% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 163 business establishments, including 16 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Augusta is $86,500 , 69% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $104,536. Median rent is $639/month, with 22.5% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 100.0 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1959.
Education
20.9% of adults in Augusta hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(38% below the national average).
92.1% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.1/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Augusta has an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C).
Winters average 25°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 40.2 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population710
Median Age42.1 yrs
Density1,029/mi²
Male / Female44% / 56%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans6.3%
Economy
C+
Median Income$41,094
Per Capita$25,551
Unemployment7.3%
Poverty16.4%
County GDP$346M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,001
Housing
A+
Home Value$86,500
Rent$639
Ownership80.9%
Zillow$104,536
Housing Units349
Rent Burden22.5%
Health
Obesity39.4%
Diabetes9.9%
Smoking16.7%
Heart Disease5.9%
Premature Death11,015/100K
Climate
Avg Temp52°F
Rain40.2 in/yr
Elevation670 ft
Education
C+
Bachelor's+20.9%
High School+92.1%
Graduate+5.1%
School Score5.1/10
Community
2024 VoteR 72% / D 26%
Commute22 min
Broadband80.3%
Internet Speed67 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries1
Did You Know?
Augusta was founded in 1832.
The median home in Augusta was built in 1959.
The nearest airport is Quincy Regional-Baldwin Field (24 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.414 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
28.2% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 1 fatal vehicle crashes.