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Augusta, MT

Full City Profile · Montana · Teton County County

2.8 /5.0
C+ Fair
222 Population 241/sq mi density
$43,333 Median Income $35,628 per capita
$215,000 Home Value $389,420 Zillow
$826 Median Rent 9.0% income on rent
45°F Avg Temperature 273 sunny days/yr
192 Violent Crime/100K 2,340 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.8 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.5 / 5.0
$43,333 median income, 0.0% unemployment
B+
Affordability
3.9 / 5.0
$215,000 home value, $826/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
192 violent crimes/100K
C+
Education
2.8 / 5.0
23.0% bachelor's degree or higher

Augusta, MT

At a Glance

Median Income
$43,333
42% below
$35,628 per capita
Home Value
$215,000
24% below
Zillow: $389,420
Median Rent
$826/mo
29% below
9.0% of income on rent
Violent Crime
192/100K
50% below
2,340/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
23.0%
32% below
96.5% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
100% below
13.6% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
32.3%
1% above
15.0% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
45°F
273 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)

Income
58%
Home Value
76%
Rent
71%
Poverty
110%
Bachelor's
68%
Unemployment
0%
Crime
50%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Augusta a Good Place to Live?

C+
2.8 / 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 $43,333 , which is 42% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $35,628. The unemployment rate stands at 0.0% (100% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 13.6% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 331 business establishments, including 20 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Augusta is $215,000 , 24% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $389,420. Median rent is $826/month, with 9.0% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 94.6 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1965.

Safety & Crime

Augusta reports 192 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 50% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 2,340/100K.

Education

23.0% of adults in Augusta hold a bachelor's degree or higher (32% below the national average). 96.5% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.2/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Augusta has an average annual temperature of 45°F (7°C). Winters average 28°F in January while summers reach 67°F in July. The area gets 273 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 15.5 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 26.

Data Overview

People

Population222
Median Age63.2 yrs
Density241/mi²
Male / Female51% / 49%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans10.5%

Economy

B+
Median Income$43,333
Per Capita$35,628
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty13.6%
County GDP$300M
Avg Weekly Wage$843

Housing

B+
Home Value$215,000
Rent$826
Ownership57.9%
Zillow$389,420
Housing Units181
Rent Burden9.0%

Crime

F
Violent192/100K
Property2,340/100K

Health

Obesity32.3%
Diabetes8.0%
Smoking15.0%
Heart Disease5.2%
Premature Death7,922/100K

Climate

Avg Temp45°F
Sunny Days273/yr
Rain15.5 in/yr
AQI26 (Good)
Elevation4,074 ft

Education

C+
Bachelor's+23.0%
High School+96.5%
Graduate+12.4%
School Score6.2/10

Community

2024 VoteR 71% / D 26%
Commute21 min
Broadband63.5%
Internet Speed29 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries3

Did You Know?

The median home in Augusta was built in 1965.
16.8% work from home.
The nearest airport is Great Falls International (48 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.419 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
12.1% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
91 declared natural disasters on record.