At a Glance
Median Income
$58,958
$32,663 per capita
Home Value
$135,200
Zillow: $318,160
Median Rent
$816/mo
19.8% of income on rent
Violent Crime
333/100K
1,552/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
15.5%
94.2% high school+
Unemployment
7.1%
3.7% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
34.6%
10.3% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
50°F
260 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?
C+
2.9 / 5.0 - Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Augusta residents earn a median household income of $58,958 , which is 22% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $32,663. The unemployment rate stands at 7.1% (97% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 3.7% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 5,972 business establishments, including 579 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Augusta is $135,200 , 52% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $318,160. Median rent is $816/month, with 19.8% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 96.2 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1955.
Safety & Crime
Augusta reports 333 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 12% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 1,552/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.
Education
15.5% of adults in Augusta hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(54% below the national average).
94.2% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.3/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Augusta has an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C).
Winters average 25°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. The area gets 260 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 39.5 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 38.
Data Overview
People
Population726
Median Age36.9 yrs
Density712/mi²
Male / Female41% / 59%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans9.4%
Economy
B
Median Income$58,958
Per Capita$32,663
Unemployment7.1%
Poverty3.7%
County GDP$20,706M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,264
Housing
A+
Home Value$135,200
Rent$816
Ownership60.8%
Zillow$318,160
Housing Units399
Rent Burden19.8%
Crime
F
Violent333/100K
Property1,552/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault0/100K
Burglary0/100K
Health
Obesity34.6%
Diabetes7.2%
Smoking10.3%
Heart Disease4.4%
Premature Death7,811/100K
Climate
Avg Temp50°F
Sunny Days260/yr
Rain39.5 in/yr
AQI38 (Good)
Elevation818 ft
Education
C
Bachelor's+15.5%
High School+94.2%
Graduate+2.7%
School Score5.3/10
Community
2024 VoteR 40% / D 58%
Commute25 min
Broadband94.0%
Internet Speed208 Mbps
EV Stations4
Libraries14
Did You Know?
The median home in Augusta was built in 1955.
The nearest airport is Kalamazoo/Battle Creek International (12 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.461 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
9.7% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 208 Mbps.
There are 579 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 31 fatal vehicle crashes.
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