At a Glance
Median Income
$60,581
$34,542 per capita
Home Value
$162,200
Zillow: $225,354
Median Rent
$950/mo
32.8% of income on rent
Violent Crime
324/100K
1,882/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
23.9%
94.3% high school+
Unemployment
3.2%
7.5% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
40.6%
17.0% 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
3.2 / 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 $60,581 , which is 19% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $34,542. The unemployment rate stands at 3.2% (11% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 7.5% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 1,695 business establishments, including 118 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Augusta is $162,200 , 42% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $225,354. Median rent is $950/month, with 32.8% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 90.1 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1971.
Safety & Crime
Augusta reports 324 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 15% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 1,882/100K.
Education
23.9% of adults in Augusta hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(29% below the national average).
94.3% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.4/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Augusta has an average annual temperature of 57°F (14°C).
Winters average 33°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 37.1 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population9,252
Median Age39.0 yrs
Density2,187/mi²
Male / Female47% / 53%
Foreign Born3.0%
Veterans10.9%
Economy
B+
Median Income$60,581
Per Capita$34,542
Unemployment3.2%
Poverty7.5%
County GDP$3,837M
Avg Weekly Wage$970
Housing
A+
Home Value$162,200
Rent$950
Ownership70.6%
Zillow$225,354
Housing Units3,965
Rent Burden32.8%
Crime
F
Violent324/100K
Property1,882/100K
Health
Obesity40.6%
Diabetes10.1%
Smoking17.0%
Heart Disease5.8%
Premature Death8,909/100K
Climate
Avg Temp57°F
Rain37.1 in/yr
Elevation1,277 ft
Education
C+
Bachelor's+23.9%
High School+94.3%
Graduate+7.7%
School Score6.4/10
Community
2024 VoteR 70% / D 28%
Commute26 min
Broadband80.4%
Internet Speed59 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries9
Did You Know?
Augusta was founded in 1868.
The median home in Augusta was built in 1971.
The nearest airport is Wichita Dwight D Eisenhower Ntl (25 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.404 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
22.3% of the population has a disability.
There are 118 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 8 fatal vehicle crashes.
91 declared natural disasters on record.