Michigan · Metropolitan Area
Augusta is a small town in Michigan with a population of 726. Residents earn $58,958 per year, which is 22% below the national average.
Based on current data, Augusta receives an overall livability score of 2.9 out of 5.0, earning a grade of C+. Key strengths include low crime rates, affordable housing, a low poverty rate, high health insurance coverage. Areas to be aware of include above-average unemployment, below-average incomes. Augusta has some notable strengths but also faces challenges that prospective residents should consider.
The median household income in Augusta is $58,958, 22% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate of 7.1% is somewhat elevated compared to the national rate of 3.6%. Only 3.7% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 25 minutes.
The median home value in Augusta is $135,200, 52% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $816 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. At just 2.3x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.
Augusta is a very safe community with a violent crime rate of 110 per 100,000 residents — well below the national average of 380. Property crime occurs at a rate of 883 per 100,000, 55% below the national average.
15.5% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 94.2% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.2/10.
Augusta experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 50°F. Winters average 25°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 39.5 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 38.
| English Only | 99.3% |
| 26% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 0.7% |
| 95% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $58,958 |
| 22% below US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $32,663 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $1,264 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $82,017 |
| Unemployment | 7.1% |
| 97% above US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 3.7% |
| 70% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 5,972 |
| County GDP | $20,706M |
| Restaurants | 579 |
| Healthcare | 749 |
| Retail | 848 |
| Manufacturing | 295 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $7,471 |
| 113% above US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 5.53% |
| Commute Time | 25.1 min |
| Drive Alone | 87.8% |
| Public Transit | 0.0% |
| Work from Home | 3.1% |
| Census Median | $135,200 |
| 52% below US avg | |
| Zillow ZHVI | $318,160 |
| Census Median Rent | $816 |
| 30% below US avg | |
| Rent Burden | 19.8% |
| Studio | $807 |
| 1 Bedroom | $891 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,113 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,419 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,588 |
| Owner-Occupied | 60.8% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $7,471 |
| 113% above US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 5.53% |
| Obesity | 34.6% |
| 8% above US avg | |
| Diabetes | 7.2% |
| Heart Disease | 4.4% |
| High Blood Pressure | 26.9% |
| Asthma | 10.9% |
| COPD | 4.8% |
| Stroke | 2.3% |
| Binge Drinking | 20.3% |
| Physical Inactivity | 17.3% |
| Depression | 28.7% |
| Mental Distress | 16.9% |
| Physical Distress | 10.4% |
| Insurance Rate | 93.3% |
| Checkup Rate | 78.4% |
| Premature Death | 7,811/100K |
| Food Environment | 7.7/10 |
| Exercise Access | 91.7% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 749 |
| Total Violent | 110.4/100K |
| 71% below US avg | |
| Murder | 0.0/100K |
| 100% below US avg | |
| Rape | 0.0/100K |
| Robbery | 0.0/100K |
| Assault | 110.4/100K |
| Total Property | 883.0/100K |
| 55% below US avg | |
| Burglary | 0.0/100K |
| Theft | 772.6/100K |
| Vehicle Theft | 110.4/100K |
| Arson | 0.0/100K |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 31 |
| Safety Grade | F |
| Safety Score | 1.0 / 5.0 |
| Annual Average | 50.4°F |
| 7% below US avg | |
| January Average | 25°F (-4°C) |
| July Average | 73°F (23°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 39.5 inches |
| 4% above US avg |
| AQI Median | 38.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 818 ft (249 m) |
| Area | 1.0 sq mi (2.6 km²) |
| Population Density | 712/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 42.3377°N, 85.3525°W |
| Timezone | America/Detroit |
| County FIPS | 26077 |
Winner: Democrat by 17.7 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 15.5% |
| 54% below US avg | |
| High School+ | 94.2% |
| School Test Score | 5.23 |
| RUCC Code 2 | Metro — 250K–1M |
| Population Density | 712/sq mi |
| Total Area | 1.0 sq mi |
| Broadband Access | 94.0% |
| Public Libraries | 14 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 749 |
| Restaurants | 579 |
| Retail Stores | 848 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 31 |
| Avg Commute | 25.1 min |
| Drive Alone | 87.8% |
| Public Transit | 0.0% |
| Work from Home | 3.1% |