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Augusta, KY

Full City Profile · Kentucky · Bracken County County

2.8 /5.0
C+ Fair
1,514 Population 1,272/sq mi density
$43,854 Median Income $24,403 per capita
$100,700 Home Value $192,309 Zillow
$696 Median Rent 30.6% income on rent
55°F Avg Temperature 293 sunny days/yr
88 Violent Crime/100K 969 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.8 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C
Economy
2.4 / 5.0
$43,854 median income, 5.6% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$100,700 home value, $696/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
88 violent crimes/100K
C+
Education
2.6 / 5.0
20.0% bachelor's degree or higher
Augusta experiences four distinct seasons with 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.

Temperature

32°F Jan (0°C) 76°F Jul (25°C)
Annual Average55.2°F
2% above US avg
January Average32°F (0°C)
July Average76°F (25°C)
Sunny Days293 days/yr

Geography

Elevation515 ft (157 m)
Area1.6 sq mi (4.2 km²)
Population Density1,272/sq mi
Coordinates38.7726°N, 84.0002°W
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
CountyBracken County County
Nearest AirportCincinnati/Northern Kentucky International (CVG)
41 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 47.5"
25% above US avg
Wettest Month (May) 4.57"
Driest Month (Jan) 2.80"

Air Quality

AQI Median41.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskVery Low
Risk Score12.0 / 100
Social Vulnerability32.6 / 100
Community Resilience40.1 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado Relatively Low
Hurricane Very Low
Earthquake Very Low
Wildfire Very Low
Flood Very Low
Hail Very Low
Strong Wind Relatively Moderate
Heat Wave Very Low
Winter Weather Very Low
Lightning Relatively Low
Ice Storm Very Low
Drought Very Low
Cold Wave Very Low
Landslide Very Low
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)

Earthquake History

19 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M3.6. Most recent: M2.8 on May 11, 2025.

Feb 19, 1995 8 km SSE of Rocky Fork Point, Ohio M3.6 60 km
Apr 24, 2009 7 km ENE of Rio Grande, Ohio M3.4 148 km
May 24, 2017 1 km S of McArthur, Ohio M3.4 141 km
Sep 8, 1990 5 km N of Owingsville, Kentucky M3.3 67 km
Feb 3, 2025 2 km NNW of Oak Hill, Ohio M3.1 124 km
Apr 25, 2020 2 km SE of South Shore, Kentucky M2.9 93 km
Aug 20, 2015 6 km SE of Lawrenceburg, Kentucky M2.8 113 km
Mar 17, 1999 2 km NNE of Ripley, Ohio M2.8 15 km
May 11, 2025 11 km SE of High Bridge, Kentucky M2.8 125 km
Jan 12, 2023 4 km E of Burgin, Kentucky M2.6 130 km
Aug 4, 2023 11 km ENE of Lancaster, Kentucky M2.6 129 km
May 11, 2015 5 km ESE of Maysville, Kentucky M2.6 32 km
Jul 23, 2013 6 km NNE of Germantown, Kentucky M2.6 9 km
Feb 11, 2015 8 km SE of Richmond Dale, Ohio M2.6 117 km
Mar 8, 2016 0 km N of Thurman, Ohio M2.6 136 km
Jan 21, 2018 8 km SSE of High Bridge, Kentucky M2.6 127 km
Jan 28, 2024 3 km SW of Old Washington, Kentucky M2.5 24 km
Jan 4, 1999 9 km WNW of Mount Sterling, Kentucky M2.5 77 km
Mar 20, 2023 13 km SSW of Rio Grande, Ohio M2.5 136 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tornado History

371 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF5. Total: 72 fatalities, 2,632 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Apr 3, 1974 EF5 79 km 3
Apr 3, 1974 EF5 95 km 36
Mar 2, 2012 EF4 55 km 4
Sep 20, 2000 EF4 98 km 1
Apr 9, 1999 EF4 60 km 4
Nov 22, 1992 EF4 95 km 1
Jun 2, 1990 EF4 94 km 0
Apr 3, 1974 EF4 61 km 2
Apr 23, 1968 EF4 34 km 6
Apr 23, 1968 EF4 43 km 1
Mar 2, 2012 EF3 31 km 3
May 27, 2004 EF3 90 km 0
May 10, 2003 EF3 30 km 0
Jul 2, 1997 EF3 18 km 0
Jun 30, 1993 EF3 58 km 0
Oct 1, 1977 EF3 79 km 0
Apr 3, 1974 EF3 62 km 0
Apr 3, 1974 EF3 35 km 1
Apr 3, 1974 EF3 89 km 0
Apr 23, 1970 EF3 81 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Wildfire History

2 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: UNNAMED (3,259 ac, 2009).

Year Name Acres Distance
2009 UNNAMED 3,259 68 km
2003 PEACH ORCHARD 1,043 81 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 32°F (0°C) 2.8 in Coldest, Driest
February 33°F (1°C) 2.9 in
March 43°F (6°C) 4.3 in
April 53°F (11°C) 4.0 in
May 62°F (17°C) 4.6 in Wettest
June 70°F (21°C) 3.8 in
July 76°F (25°C) 4.5 in Warmest
August 73°F (23°C) 3.9 in
September 67°F (19°C) 3.4 in
October 55°F (13°C) 2.9 in
November 45°F (7°C) 3.5 in
December 35°F (2°C) 3.5 in

Augusta has a seasonal temperature swing of 44°F / from 32°F in January to 76°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 43.9 inches, with May being the wettest month (4.6") and January the driest (2.8").

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