What are the schools like in Augusta, WI?

Augusta is served primarily by Augusta School District. The district operates 1 elementary schools, 1 middle schools, and 2 high schools with a student-to-teacher ratio of 9.5:1.

What is the median household income in Augusta?

The median household income in Augusta, WI is $50,243 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 4.2%.

What is the weather like in Augusta, WI?

Augusta has an average high temperature of 22.2°F in January and 81.6°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 34.5 inches and annual snowfall averages 54.0 inches.

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

Q: Is Augusta, WI affordable or expensive?

Augusta's cost of living index is 91, where 100 represents the national average. This means Augusta is 9% less expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $134,200 and the median rent is $779 per month.

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

Augusta has a violent crime rate of 198.8 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 1192.8 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Augusta, WI a Good Place to Live?

Augusta is a small town of 1,254 in Wisconsin, with a median household income of $50,243 and a 4.2% unemployment rate. 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, lower-than-average crime, 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: 91.4

Augusta's overall cost of living index is 91.4, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in Augusta costs roughly 9% less than the average American city.

Metric	Augusta, WI	National Avg
Median Home Value	$134,200	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$779	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	68.1%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$50,243	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Very Safe

Augusta's violent crime rate is 198.8 per 100,000 residents — 48% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

198.8 /100k

Property Crime

1192.8 /100k

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

Schools & Education

Augusta is served primarily by Augusta School District. The student-to-teacher ratio is 9.5:1 (better than the national average of ~16:1).

Metric	Augusta, WI	National Avg
School District	Augusta School District	—
Elementary Schools	1	—
Middle Schools	1	—
High Schools	2	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	9.5:1	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	12.2%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	88.6%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Augusta sees average highs of 22.2°F in January and 81.6°F in July, with 34.5 inches of annual precipitation and 54.0 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Augusta, WI
Average High — January	22.2°F
Average High — July	81.6°F
Annual Precipitation	34.5"
Annual Snowfall	54.0"

Demographics

Metric	Augusta, WI	National Avg
Population	1,254	—
Median Age	40.1	38.9
Unemployment Rate	4.2%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	23.6 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	89.4%	59.3%
Black or African American	0.0%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	1.2%	18.9%
Asian	0.0%	6.3%
Under 18	23.4%	22.2%
65 and over	20.8%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

Osseo, WI 8 mi Fairchild, WI 9 mi Fall Creek, WI 10 mi Humbird, WI 16 mi Strum, WI 16 mi

ZIP Codes in Augusta

Augusta, WI is covered by 1 ZIP code:

54722

Augusta vs Other Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Augusta, WI affordable or expensive?

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 $134,200 and median rent is $779/month.

What is the crime rate in Augusta, WI?

Augusta's violent crime rate is 198.8 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 1192.8 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Augusta?

Public schools in Augusta are operated by Augusta School District. The district has 1 elementary, 1 middle, and 2 high schools. The student-to-teacher ratio is 9.5:1. 12.2% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Is Augusta, WI a good place to live?

Augusta, WI has a population of 1,254, a median household income of $50,243, and an unemployment rate of 4.2%. 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.

What is the weather like in Augusta?

Augusta averages 22.2°F in January and 81.6°F in July. Annual rainfall is 34.5 inches with about 54.0 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What ZIP codes are in Augusta?

Augusta, WI is covered by 1 ZIP code: 54722.

What is the population of Augusta?

The population of Augusta, Wisconsin is 1,254 with a median age of 40.1. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Augusta?

Key numbers for living in Augusta: cost of living index 91 (100 = US average), median home $134,200, median household income $50,243, crime index 54 (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.