New Augusta, MS

Full City Profile · Mississippi · Forrest County County

2.8 /5.0
C+ Fair
459 Population 89/sq mi density
$85,000 Home Value $152,364 Zillow
66°F Avg Temperature
C+
Overall
2.8 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Education
2.8 / 5.0
21.9% bachelor's degree or higher

New Augusta, MS

At a Glance

Home Value
$85,000
70% below
Zillow: $152,364
Bachelor's Degree+
21.9%
35% below
87.6% high school+
Unemployment
8.1%
125% above
35.2% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
48.4%
51% above
22.3% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
66°F

How New Augusta Compares to the U.S. Average

Each bar shows New Augusta's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)

Home Value
30%
Poverty
284%
Bachelor's
65%
Unemployment
225%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is New Augusta a Good Place to Live?

C+
2.8 / 5.0 - Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in New Augusta is $85,000 , 70% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $152,364. The cost of living index is 87.0 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1979.

Education

21.9% of adults in New Augusta hold a bachelor's degree or higher (35% below the national average). 87.6% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.0/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

New Augusta has an average annual temperature of 66°F (19°C). Winters average 49°F in January while summers reach 82°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 63.9 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 47.

Data Overview

People

Population459
Median Age37.7 yrs
Density89/mi²
Male / Female41% / 60%
Foreign Born4.4%
Veterans3.9%

Economy

Median Income
Per Capita$20,236
Unemployment8.1%
Poverty35.2%
County GDP$4,841M
Avg Weekly Wage$991

Housing

Home Value$85,000
Rent
Ownership56.0%
Zillow$152,364
Housing Units231
Rent Burden38.5%

Health

Obesity48.4%
Diabetes16.3%
Smoking22.3%
Heart Disease7.6%
Premature Death13,611/100K

Climate

Avg Temp66°F
Rain63.9 in/yr
AQI47 (Good)
Elevation104 ft

Education

C+
Bachelor's+21.9%
High School+87.6%
Graduate+13.4%
School Score5.0/10

Community

2024 VoteR 58% / D 40%
Commute28 min
Broadband79.9%
Internet Speed96 Mbps
EV Stations16
Libraries2

Did You Know?

The median home in New Augusta was built in 1979.
The nearest airport is Hattiesburg/Laurel Regional (26 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.501 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
20.3% of the population has a disability.
There are 195 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 20 fatal vehicle crashes.