St. Augusta is a small town of 3,520 in Minnesota, with a median household income of $120,526
and a 3.6% unemployment rate.
Its cost of living index is 89 (US average = 100), which is
11% below the national average.
Strengths:
St. Augusta stands out for an affordable cost of living, solid school ratings (B+), short average commutes.
Trade-offs:
No major red flags stand out in the available data. Whether St. Augusta is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.
All St. 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
Index: 89.3
St. Augusta's overall cost of living index is 89.3,
where 100 represents the US national average.
Living in St. Augusta costs roughly 11% less than the average American city.
Metric
St. Augusta, MN
National Avg
Median Home Value
$307,800
$244,900
Median Monthly Rent
$1,065
$1,163
Homeownership Rate
92.8%
65.9%
Median Household Income
$120,526
$74,755
Crime & Safety
Safer than Average
St. Augusta's violent crime rate is 233.4 per 100,000 residents
— 39% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.
Violent Crime
233.4 /100k
Property Crime
1831.4 /100k
Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.
Schools & Education
St. Augusta is served primarily by KIMBALL PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 14.6:1
(better than the national average of ~16:1).
Metric
St. Augusta, MN
National Avg
School District
KIMBALL PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT
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Elementary Schools
1
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Middle Schools
N/A
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High Schools
1
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Student/Teacher Ratio
14.6:1
16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
35.2%
35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher
95.0%
91.1%
Weather & Climate
St. Augusta sees average highs of 19.8°F in January
and 79.3°F in July,
with 30.8 inches of annual precipitation
and 47.9 inches of snow per year.
St. Augusta's cost of living index is 89, where 100 is the national average.
That makes St. Augusta roughly 11% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage.
The median home price is $307,800 and median rent is $1,065/month.
St. Augusta's violent crime rate is 233.4 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 1831.4 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.
Public schools in St. Augusta are operated by KIMBALL PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT.
The district has 1 elementary, several middle, and 1 high schools.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 14.6:1. 35.2% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
St. Augusta, MN has a population of 3,520, a median household income of $120,526, and an unemployment rate of 3.6%.
It offers below-average costs of living, which stretches take-home pay further than in most American cities. Whether it's right for you depends on your priorities — use the compare tool above to stack it against another city you're considering.
St. Augusta averages 19.8°F in January and 79.3°F in July. Annual rainfall is 30.8 inches
with about 47.9 inches of snow per year.
Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).
St. Augusta, MN is covered by 2 ZIP codes: 55320, 55353.
The population of St. Augusta, Minnesota is 3,520 with a median age of 35.8. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Key numbers for living in St. Augusta: cost of living index 89 (100 = US average), median home $307,800, median household income $120,526, crime index 72 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated B+. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare St. Augusta side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.
