What are the schools like in Augusta, IA?

School district data for Augusta is sourced from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES).

What is the median household income in Augusta?

The median household income in Augusta, IA is N/A according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 0.0%.

What is the weather like in Augusta, IA?

Augusta has an average high temperature of 32.3°F in January and 85.2°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 40.1 inches and annual snowfall averages 21.8 inches.

Augusta, IA Cost of Living, Crime & Is It a Good Place to Live? (2026)

Q: What is the crime rate in Augusta, IA?

Augusta has a violent crime rate of 300.3 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 2227.5 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Augusta, IA a Good Place to Live?

Augusta is a small town of 57 in Iowa, with a median household income of N/A .

Strengths: Augusta stands out for below-average home prices.

Trade-offs: No major red flags stand out in the available data. Whether Augusta is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.

All Augusta city data on this page comes from official government sources — the US Census Bureau, FBI, NCES, BEA, and NOAA — updated annually.

Cost of Living

Cost of living data is based on the Bureau of Economic Analysis Regional Price Parities for the Augusta metro area.

Metric	Augusta, IA	National Avg
Median Home Value	$87,900	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	N/A	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	100.0%	65.9%
Median Household Income	N/A	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Safer than Average

Augusta's violent crime rate is 300.3 per 100,000 residents — 21% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

300.3 /100k

Property Crime

2227.5 /100k

Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.

Schools & Education

Metric	Augusta, IA	National Avg
School District	N/A	—
Elementary Schools	N/A	—
Middle Schools	N/A	—
High Schools	N/A	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	N/A	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	0.0%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	100.0%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Augusta sees average highs of 32.3°F in January and 85.2°F in July, with 40.1 inches of annual precipitation and 21.8 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Augusta, IA
Average High — January	32.3°F
Average High — July	85.2°F
Annual Precipitation	40.1"
Annual Snowfall	21.8"

Demographics

Metric	Augusta, IA	National Avg
Population	57	—
Median Age	64.4	38.9
Unemployment Rate	0.0%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	N/A	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	100.0%	59.3%
Black or African American	0.0%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	0.0%	18.9%
Asian	0.0%	6.3%
Under 18	0.0%	22.2%
65 and over	45.6%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

Denmark, IA 4 mi Middletown, IA 5 mi Wever, IA 5 mi Oak Hills, IA 7 mi West Burlington, IA 7 mi

Augusta vs Other Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Augusta, IA affordable or expensive?

Augusta has a median home value of $87,900 and median rent of N/A/month against a median household income of N/A.

What is the crime rate in Augusta, IA?

Augusta's violent crime rate is 300.3 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 2227.5 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Augusta?

School district information is sourced from NCES Common Core of Data.

Is Augusta, IA a good place to live?

Augusta, IA has a population of 57, a median household income of N/A, and an unemployment rate of 0.0%. Whether it's right for you depends on your priorities — use the compare tool above to stack it against another city you're considering.

What is the weather like in Augusta?

Augusta averages 32.3°F in January and 85.2°F in July. Annual rainfall is 40.1 inches with about 21.8 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What is the population of Augusta?

The population of Augusta, Iowa is 57 with a median age of 64.4. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Augusta?

Key numbers for living in Augusta: median home $87,900, median household income N/A, crime index 90 (100 = US average, lower is safer). Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Augusta side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.