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Augusta, Kansas

Introduction to Augusta, Kansas

Augusta, Kansas is located 19 miles E of Wichita, Kansas. It is in Butler county. The city is part of the Wichita metro area, and has a population of 8,423.

Augusta History

Augusta was originally inhabited by the Native Americans. Primarily the Osage Indians lived in the place. In 1868, C. N James settled in the area. He built a trading post and a general store. The city was named after his wife, Augusta. The city was introduced to train service in August, 1881. It was primarily started to support the agriculture and the livestock production in the area. The City of Augusta grew when natural gas and oil were discovered in the Butler County.

Augusta and nearby Attractions

  • Augusta Historical Museum
  • Butler State Park
  • Coutts Memorial Museum of Art
  • Kansas Aviation Museum
  • Omnisphere and Science Center
  • Amelia Earhart Birthplace

Things To Do In Augusta

You can check out the Great Plains Transportation Museum and the Kansas Oil Museum while in Augusta. The El Dorado State Park has facilities for boating, camping, and swimming. You can enjoy shopping at the Augusta Country Club Shopping Center and the North Star Shopping Center. If you love reading books, the Augusta Public Library can be visited.

Augusta Transportation

Air transportation can be availed from the Wichita Mid - Continent Airport.

Augusta Higher Education

Higher education opportunities are provided by Butler County Community College, Wichita State University, Cowley County Community College, and Hutchinson Community College.

High Points

Augusta strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Kansas):

CategoryTrophy
Median Family Income
(vs. State)
Top 13%Augusta Median Family Income
Well-Paid Single Women
(vs. State)
Top 13%Augusta Well-Paid Single Women
People in Middle Class or Better
(vs. State)
Top 15%Augusta People in Middle Class or Better
Low Rate of Poverty
(vs. State)
Top 19%Augusta Low Rate of Poverty

Comparative Profile of Augusta, KS

Comparing Augusta to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Kansas (State):

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Children Under 5 Years Old78
Female Share of the Population77
Senior Citizens74
Well-Paid Single Women69
Well-Paid Single Men69
Male Share of the Population44
Age of the Population44
Racial Diversity25

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Portion of People Married77
Average Household Size67

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People Above Poverty79
People in Middle Class or Better69
Median Family Income69
College Educated Adults68

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Short Commute Times63
Working at Home32
Walking and Biking to Work11
Public Transportation Use11

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Affordability of Rents72
Affordability of Property Taxes72
Housing Recently Built69
People Living Alone54
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals58
Seasonal and Vacation Housing22
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