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Augusta, MO

Full City Profile · Missouri

3.6 /5.0
B+ Good
274 Population 308/sq mi density
$100,250 Median Income $49,831 per capita
$340,600 Home Value $552,479 Zillow
$1,357 Median Rent 51.0% income on rent
55°F Avg Temperature 266 sunny days/yr
310 Violent Crime/100K 2,241 property/100K
B+
Overall
3.6 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
5.0 / 5.0
$100,250 median income, 0.9% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.8 / 5.0
$340,600 home value, $1,357/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
310 violent crimes/100K
B+
Education
3.5 / 5.0
31.6% bachelor's degree or higher
Augusta experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 55°F (13°C). Winters average 29°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July. The area gets 266 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 38.4 inches. The area receives 6.7 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.

Temperature

29°F Jan (-2°C) 78°F Jul (25°C)
Annual Average54.7°F
1% above US avg
January Average29°F (-2°C)
July Average78°F (25°C)
Sunny Days266 days/yr

Geography

Elevation577 ft (176 m)
Area0.9 sq mi (2.4 km²)
Population Density308/sq mi
Coordinates38.5726°N, 90.8821°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Nearest AirportSt Louis Lambert International (STL)
30 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 38.4"
1% above US avg
Snowfall 6.7"
Wettest Month (May) 4.37"
Driest Month (Jan) 1.85"

Air Quality

AQI Median41.0
RatingGood

Earthquake History

30 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M3.9. Most recent: M2.6 on Sep 19, 2024.

Jun 7, 2011 18 km NNW of Potosi, Missouri M3.9 55 km
Aug 27, 1993 5 km SSE of Olympian Village, Missouri M3.3 66 km
Jul 1, 2017 9 km SSE of Mulberry Grove, Illinois M3.1 147 km
Jul 8, 2003 1 km N of Leasburg, Missouri M2.9 63 km
May 18, 2006 9 km SSE of De Soto, Missouri M2.9 66 km
Feb 8, 2004 6 km SSW of Stoutsville, Missouri M2.9 134 km
Apr 29, 2022 1 km SSW of Peerless Park, Missouri M2.8 34 km
Mar 28, 2024 1 km NNE of Germantown, Illinois M2.8 117 km
Jul 31, 1995 8 km SSW of Caledonia, Missouri M2.8 98 km
Sep 13, 1997 3 km SSE of Darmstadt, Illinois M2.8 107 km
Aug 26, 1992 5 km W of Frohna, Missouri M2.8 147 km
May 5, 2008 3 km SSE of Fenton, Missouri M2.8 42 km
Jul 15, 1990 7 km SW of Potosi, Missouri M2.7 77 km
Jun 16, 1993 2 km SE of Longtown, Missouri M2.7 142 km
Nov 12, 1996 15 km SSE of Olympian Village, Missouri M2.7 76 km
Jul 22, 1998 12 km NE of Mine La Motte, Missouri M2.7 116 km
Nov 5, 1996 11 km SW of Marquand, Missouri M2.7 145 km
Sep 5, 2015 5 km SE of High Ridge, Missouri M2.7 38 km
Sep 20, 1997 6 km NE of Ellington, Missouri M2.6 143 km
Nov 25, 2013 8 km NE of Bonne Terre, Missouri M2.6 75 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tornado History

509 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF4. Total: 65 fatalities, 1,108 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Apr 22, 2011 EF4 39 km 0
Apr 3, 1981 EF4 67 km 0
Jun 22, 1969 EF4 98 km 4
Jun 22, 1969 EF4 72 km 2
Jan 24, 1967 EF4 31 km 3
Feb 10, 1959 EF4 25 km 21
Feb 24, 1956 EF4 14 km 6
Dec 10, 2021 EF3 4 km 1
Dec 10, 2021 EF3 74 km 6
May 31, 2013 EF3 17 km 0
May 31, 2013 EF3 69 km 0
Dec 31, 2010 EF3 37 km 1
Mar 13, 2006 EF3 49 km 0
Mar 13, 2006 EF3 68 km 0
Mar 11, 2006 EF3 70 km 0
Jun 1, 1999 EF3 94 km 0
Nov 15, 1988 EF3 77 km 0
Nov 15, 1988 EF3 30 km 0
Apr 29, 1984 EF3 42 km 0
May 1, 1983 EF3 91 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: SMITH MILL HOLLOW (3,978 ac, 2022).

Year Name Acres Distance
2022 SMITH MILL HOLLOW 3,978 69 km
2021 COUNCIL BLUFF 3,035 95 km
2024 COUNCIL BLUFF WEST RX 2,846 95 km
2005 UNNAMED 2,751 88 km
2019 UNNAMED 2,688 69 km
2010 COUNCIL BLUFF LAKE 2,651 96 km
2006 UNNAMED 2,512 96 km
2021 BEAR PAW 2,080 86 km
2024 BEAR PAW RX 2,067 86 km
2004 CICERO CREEK 1,846 61 km
2021 BERRYMAN BLOCK B AND C 1,728 72 km
2015 UNNAMED 1,586 89 km
2010 DELBRIDGE SOUTH 1,574 89 km
2024 HARMON SPRING RX 1,330 67 km
2018 UNNAMED 1,285 67 km
2013 UNNAMED 1,196 85 km
2022 JOHNSON MOUNTAIN 1,155 96 km
2024 RENAULT 1,085 81 km
2021 COUNCIL BLUFF BEACH 1,059 93 km
2024 JOHNSON MTN BLOCK 2 RX 1,033 93 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 29°F (-2°C) 1.9 in Coldest, Driest
February 34°F (1°C) 2.1 in
March 44°F (7°C) 3.4 in
April 55°F (13°C) 3.7 in
May 64°F (18°C) 4.4 in Wettest
June 73°F (23°C) 3.6 in
July 78°F (25°C) 3.7 in Warmest
August 76°F (24°C) 3.2 in
September 68°F (20°C) 3.4 in
October 57°F (14°C) 3.1 in
November 45°F (7°C) 3.4 in
December 34°F (1°C) 2.8 in

Augusta has a seasonal temperature swing of 49°F / from 29°F in January to 78°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 38.4 inches, with May being the wettest month (4.4") and January the driest (1.9").

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