At a Glance
Median Income
$43,333
$35,628 per capita
Home Value
$215,000
Zillow: $422,952
Median Rent
$826/mo
9.0% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
23.0%
96.5% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
13.6% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
32.3%
15.0% smoking rate
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
3.4 / 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 $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 $422,952. 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.
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. Annual precipitation totals 15.5 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population222
Median Age63.2 yrs
Density241/mi²
Male / Female51% / 49%
Foreign Born0.0%
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$422,952
Housing Units181
Rent Burden9.0%
Health
Obesity32.3%
Diabetes8.0%
Smoking15.0%
Heart Disease5.2%
Premature Death7,922/100K
Climate
Avg Temp45°F
Rain15.5 in/yr
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.
15.3% of the population has a disability.
91 declared natural disasters on record.