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Augusta, KY
Full City Profile · Kentucky · Bracken County County
Augusta, KY
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 $43,854 , which is 42% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $24,403. The unemployment rate stands at 5.6% (56% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 24.8% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 222 business establishments, including 12 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Augusta is $100,700 , 64% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $192,309. Median rent is $696/month, with 30.6% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 90.2 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1938.
Safety & Crime
Augusta reports 88 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 77% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 969/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.
Education
20.0% of adults in Augusta hold a bachelor's degree or higher (41% below the national average). 87.8% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.1/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Augusta has an average annual temperature of 55°F (13°C). Winters average 32°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. The area gets 293 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 47.5 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.