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Augusta, IL
Full City Profile · Illinois · Schuyler County County
Augusta, IL
At a Glance
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)
Is Augusta a Good Place to Live?
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 4.4% (22% 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.
Safety & Crime
Augusta reports 0 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 100% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 514/100K.
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 75°F in July. The area gets 275 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 40.9 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.