Augusta, KS
Full City Profile · Kansas · Butler County County
3.2
/5.0
B
Good
9,252
Population
2,187/sq mi density
$60,581
Median Income
$34,542 per capita
$162,200
Home Value
$225,354 Zillow
$950
Median Rent
32.8% income on rent
57°F
Avg Temperature
324
Violent Crime/100K
1,882 property/100K
B
Overall
3.2 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.9 / 5.0
$60,581 median income, 3.2% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$162,200 home value, $950/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
324 violent crimes/100K
C+
Education
2.9 / 5.0
23.9% bachelor's degree or higher
Augusta enjoys a temperate climate with 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. The area receives 8.5 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
33°F Jan (0°C)
81°F Jul (27°C)
| Annual Average | 57.0°F |
| 6% above US avg | |
| January Average | 33°F (0°C) |
| July Average | 81°F (27°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,277 ft (389 m) |
| Area | 4.8 sq mi (12.3 km²) |
| Population Density | 2,187/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 37.6980°N, 96.9732°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County | Butler County County |
| Nearest Airport | Wichita Dwight D Eisenhower Ntl (ICT) 25 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Low |
| Risk Score | 74.4 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 13.6 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 67.3 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Moderate |
| Hurricane | Very Low |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Relatively Moderate |
| Flood | Relatively Low |
| Hail | Relatively Moderate |
| Strong Wind | Relatively High |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Moderate |
| Winter Weather | Relatively High |
| Lightning | Relatively Moderate |
| Ice Storm | Relatively High |
| Drought | Relatively Low |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Moderate |
| Landslide | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 33°F (0°C) | 0.9 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 37°F (3°C) | 1.4 in | |
| March | 47°F (8°C) | 2.5 in | |
| April | 56°F (14°C) | 3.4 in | |
| May | 66°F (19°C) | 6.2 in | Wettest |
| June | 76°F (24°C) | 5.4 in | |
| July | 81°F (27°C) | 3.9 in | Warmest |
| August | 79°F (26°C) | 3.7 in | |
| September | 71°F (21°C) | 3.4 in | |
| October | 59°F (15°C) | 3.2 in | |
| November | 46°F (8°C) | 2.0 in | |
| December | 35°F (2°C) | 1.3 in |
Augusta has a seasonal temperature swing of 48°F / from 33°F in January to 81°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 37.1 inches, with May being the wettest month (6.2") and January the driest (0.9").