Augusta is a small town of 215 in Montana, with a median household income of $41,118
.
Its cost of living index is 91 (US average = 100), which is
9% below the national average.
Strengths:
Augusta stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices, solid school ratings (A), short average commutes.
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
Index: 91.3
Augusta's overall cost of living index is 91.3,
where 100 represents the US national average.
Living in Augusta costs roughly 9% less than the average American city.
Metric
Augusta, MT
National Avg
Median Home Value
$194,400
$244,900
Median Monthly Rent
$769
$1,163
Homeownership Rate
60.2%
65.9%
Median Household Income
$41,118
$74,755
Crime & Safety
Safer than Average
Augusta's violent crime rate is 396.1 per 100,000 residents
— 4% higher than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.
Violent Crime
396.1 /100k
Property Crime
1748.5 /100k
Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.
Schools & Education
Augusta is served primarily by Augusta Elem.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 8.7:1
(better than the national average of ~16:1).
Metric
Augusta, MT
National Avg
School District
Augusta Elem
—
Elementary Schools
1
—
Middle Schools
1
—
High Schools
N/A
—
Student/Teacher Ratio
8.7:1
16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
23.8%
35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher
95.9%
91.1%
Weather & Climate
Augusta sees average highs of 39.0°F in January
and 82.4°F in July,
with 15.5 inches of annual precipitation
and 45.9 inches of snow per year.
Augusta's cost of living index is 91, where 100 is the national average.
That makes Augusta roughly 9% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage.
The median home price is $194,400 and median rent is $769/month.
Augusta's violent crime rate is 396.1 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 1748.5 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.
Public schools in Augusta are operated by Augusta Elem.
The district has 1 elementary, 1 middle, and several high schools.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 8.7:1. 23.8% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Augusta, MT has a population of 215, a median household income of $41,118, and an unemployment rate of 0.0%.
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.
Augusta averages 39.0°F in January and 82.4°F in July. Annual rainfall is 15.5 inches
with about 45.9 inches of snow per year.
Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).
Augusta, MT is covered by 1 ZIP code: 59410.
The population of Augusta, Montana is 215 with a median age of 63.2. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Key numbers for living in Augusta: cost of living index 91 (100 = US average), median home $194,400, median household income $41,118, crime index 96 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated A. 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.
