St. Augusta, MN

Minnesota · Metropolitan Area

St. Augusta is a small town in Minnesota with a population of 3,576. Residents earn $116,384 per year, which is 55% above the national average.

4.5 /5.0
A+ Excellent
3,576 Population 120/sq mi density
$116,384 Median Income $61,488 per capita
$323,400 Home Value
$1,373 Median Rent 19.4% income on rent
43°F Avg Temperature
A+
Overall
4.5 / 5.0
Excellent overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
4.9 / 5.0
$116,384 median income, 2.8% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$323,400 home value, $1,373/mo rent
B+
Education
3.7 / 5.0
34.1% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $116,384
55% higher than US avg
Home Value $323,400
15% higher than US avg
Bachelor's+ 34.1%
1% higher than US avg
Median Rent $1,373
18% higher than US avg
Obesity Rate 35.0%
9% higher than US avg
Unemployment 2.8%
22% lower than US avg
Poverty Rate 2.4%
81% lower than US avg

How St. Augusta Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)

People

Population3,576
Median Age34.7 yrs
Density120/mi²
Male / Female53% / 47%
Largest GroupWhite 99%

Economy

A+
Median Income$116,384
Per Capita$61,488
Unemployment2.8%
Poverty2.4%
County GDP$2,398M
Commute24 min

Housing

A+
Home Value$323,400
Rent$1,373
OwnershipN/A
Rent Burden19.4%

Crime

ViolentN/A
PropertyN/A

Health

Obesity35.0%
UninsuredN/A
Depression25.9%
Heart Disease5.0%

Climate

Avg Temp43°F
AQI36 (Good)
Rain30.8 in/yr
Elevation1,046 ft

Education

B+
Bachelor's+34.1%
High School+95.8%
School Score6.08

Community

2024 VoteR 67% / D 31%
Commute24 min
Libraries1

Is St. Augusta a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, St. Augusta receives an overall livability score of 4.5 out of 5.0, earning a grade of A+. Key strengths include above-average household incomes, low unemployment, a low poverty rate, high health insurance coverage. St. Augusta stands out as an excellent place to live, with strong marks across most quality-of-life indicators.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in St. Augusta is $116,384, which is significantly higher than the national average — 55% above $75,149. This places St. Augusta among higher-income communities. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 2.8%. Only 2.4% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 24 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in St. Augusta is $323,400, 15% above the national median. Renters pay a median of $1,373 per month. At just 2.8x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.

Education

Educational attainment is solid, with 34.1% holding a bachelor's degree or higher, near the national average. 95.8% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.1/10 in standardized testing, reflecting strong academic performance.

Climate & Weather

St. Augusta has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 43°F. Winters average 11°F in January while summers reach 70°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 30.8 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 36.

St. Augusta has a population of 3,576 with a density of 120 people per square mile. The median age is 34.7 years, 11% younger than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (99.4%).

Population

3,576
Total Population
120
People / sq mi
34.7yrs
Median Age
11% below US avg
29.7mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 53.2%
Female 46.8%

Race & Ethnicity

St. Augusta vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only96.7%
23% above US avg
Spanish3.3%
75% below US avg

Social Characteristics

St. Augusta vs U.S. Average

The median household income in St. Augusta is $116,384, which is 55% above the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 2.8% (below the 3.6% US average). 2.4% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 24 minutes.

Income: St. Augusta vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$116,384
55% above US avg
Per Capita Income$61,488
Avg Weekly Wage$1,076
IRS Avg AGI$69,499

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment2.8%
22% below US avg
Poverty Rate2.4%
81% below US avg
Establishments (County)1,063
County GDP$2,398M

Business (County)

Restaurants56
Healthcare119
Retail117
Manufacturing68

Tax & Cost of Living

Property Tax (IRS)$4,076
16% above US avg
Effective Tax Rate1.26%

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time23.6 min
Work from Home6.8%

Walkability

The median home value in St. Augusta is $323,400, 15% above the national average. Monthly rent averages $1,373 (18% above US avg).

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$323,400
15% above US avg
Median List Price$564,950

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Median List Price$564,950
$/Sq Ft$151
Homes Sold2
Sale-to-List Ratio98.5%
Price Drops18.2%
Inventory11

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$1,373
18% above US avg
Rent Burden19.4%

HUD Fair Market Rent

Studio$809
1 Bedroom$899
2 Bedrooms$1,125
3 Bedrooms$1,483
4 Bedrooms$1,698

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied90.3%

Property Tax

Avg Tax (IRS)$4,076
16% above US avg
Effective Rate1.26%
In St. Augusta, 35.0% of adults are obese (above the 32.1% national rate). 25.9% report depression. 20.0% are physically inactive.

Health Metrics: St. Augusta vs U.S. Average (%)

Chronic Conditions

Obesity35.0%
9% above US avg
Diabetes8.1%
Heart Disease5.0%
High Blood Pressure26.5%
Asthma10.0%
COPD4.7%
Stroke2.6%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Binge Drinking21.1%
Physical Inactivity20.0%
Depression25.9%
Mental Distress16.5%
Physical Distress10.7%

Healthcare Access

Insurance Rate97.1%
Checkup Rate72.8%
Premature Death6,370/100K

Food & Exercise

Food Environment8.5/10
Exercise Access65.1%
Healthcare Facilities119

Crime Rates: St. Augusta vs U.S. Average (per 100,000)

Violent Crime

Property Crime

Traffic Safety

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)3

Safety Score

St. Augusta has an average annual temperature of 43°F (6°C). Winters average 11°F in January while summers reach 70°F in July. Annual precipitation is 30.8 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 36.

Temperature

11°F Jan (-12°C) 70°F Jul (21°C)
Annual Average42.5°F
21% below US avg
January Average11°F (-12°C)
July Average70°F (21°C)

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall30.8 inches
19% below US avg

Air Quality

AQI Median36.0
RatingGood

Geography

Elevation1,046 ft (319 m)
Area29.7 sq mi (76.9 km²)
Population Density120/sq mi
Coordinates45.4502°N, 94.1938°W
County FIPS27009
It is classified as Metro — under 250K. 34.1% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (1% above US avg). In the 2024 election, the county voted Republican by a 35.9-point margin.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 67%
D 31.1%

Winner: Republican by 35.9 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+34.1%
1% above US avg
High School+95.8%
School Test Score6.08
B+ Education Grade (3.7/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 3Metro — under 250K
Population Density120/sq mi
Total Area29.7 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Alt Fuel Stations2
Public Libraries1
Healthcare Facilities119
Restaurants56
Retail Stores117

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)3

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute23.6 min
Work from Home6.8%

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