At a Glance
Median Income
$48,756
$34,778 per capita
Home Value
$188,900
Zillow: $267,101
Median Rent
$887/mo
28.9% of income on rent
Violent Crime
263/100K
3,151/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
28.0%
94.7% high school+
Unemployment
4.1%
14.8% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
34.3%
18.0% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
46°F
251 sunny days/yr
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
3.0 / 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 $48,756 , which is 35% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $34,778. The unemployment rate stands at 4.1% (14% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 14.8% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 4,431 business establishments, including 314 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Augusta is $188,900 , 33% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $267,101. Median rent is $887/month, with 28.9% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 97.1 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1963.
Safety & Crime
Augusta reports 263 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 31% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 3,151/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.
Education
28.0% of adults in Augusta hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(17% below the national average).
94.7% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.6/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Augusta has an average annual temperature of 46°F (8°C).
Winters average 20°F in January while summers reach 70°F in July. The area gets 251 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 41.8 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 34.
Data Overview
People
Population18,999
Median Age44.1 yrs
Density345/mi²
Male / Female47% / 53%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans10.3%
Economy
B
Median Income$48,756
Per Capita$34,778
Unemployment4.1%
Poverty14.8%
County GDP$8,569M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,170
Housing
A+
Home Value$188,900
Rent$887
Ownership55.6%
Zillow$267,101
Housing Units10,048
Rent Burden28.9%
Crime
F
Violent263/100K
Property3,151/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault91/100K
Burglary317/100K
Health
Obesity34.3%
Diabetes10.6%
Smoking18.0%
Heart Disease6.4%
Premature Death9,353/100K
Climate
Avg Temp46°F
Sunny Days251/yr
Rain41.8 in/yr
AQI34 (Good)
Elevation171 ft
Education
B
Bachelor's+28.0%
High School+94.7%
Graduate+9.4%
School Score5.6/10
Community
2024 VoteR 50% / D 47%
Commute16 min
Broadband87.5%
Internet Speed137 Mbps
EV Stations36
Libraries18
Did You Know?
The median home in Augusta was built in 1963.
The nearest airport is Knox County Regional (37 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.441 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
18.6% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 137 Mbps.
There are 314 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 19 fatal vehicle crashes.
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