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Augusta, WI
Full City Profile · Wisconsin · Eau Claire County County
Augusta, WI
At a Glance
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)
Is Augusta a Good Place to Live?
Economy & Jobs
Augusta residents earn a median household income of $50,080 , which is 33% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $27,331. The unemployment rate stands at 1.0% (72% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 10.9% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 3,254 business establishments, including 289 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Augusta is $140,100 , 50% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $278,485. Median rent is $823/month, with 35.2% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 94.1 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1955.
Safety & Crime
Augusta reports 174 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 54% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 2,033/100K.
Education
15.1% of adults in Augusta hold a bachelor's degree or higher (55% below the national average). 87.2% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.1/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Augusta has an average annual temperature of 43°F (6°C). Winters average 13°F in January while summers reach 70°F in July. The area gets 270 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 34.5 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 38.