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Augusta, KY


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Augusta, Kentucky

Augusta, Kentucky is 36 miles SE of Cincinnati, Ohio. It is in Bracken county. The population of the city is 1,204.

The People and Families of Augusta

In Augusta, about 50% of adults are married. Adults in Augusta are more likely than in most places to live alone. There are a lot of singles in the city.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Augusta had a median family income of $34,167. A sizable number of people in Augusta work from home.

Political Inclinations

Among Augusta political contributors, John Kerry was favored among Presidential candidates in 2004, with $550. The Democratic party attracted the largest share of donations from the city.

Augusta Housing

Of the housing in Augusta, approximately 60% is occupied by their owners. The average age of homes in the city is noticeably higher than in other similarly-sized communities.

Commuting

In Augusta, 87% of commuters drive to work. It's harder to live without a car in Augusta than most cities its size.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Low Property Crime
(vs. Peers)		Top 7%Augusta Low Property Crime
Affordability of Rents
(vs. Peers)		Top 15%Augusta Affordability of Rents

Comparative Profile of Augusta, KY

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

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


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Children Under 5 Years Old66
Male Share of the Population68
Well-Paid Single Women66
Senior Citizens65
Age of the Population66
Well-Paid Single Men57
Racial Diversity54
Female Share of the Population53

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Average Household Size24
Portion of People Married23

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
People in Middle Class or Better56
People Above Poverty35
College Educated Adults34
Median Family Income34

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Working at Home910
Walking and Biking to Work33
Public Transportation Use22
Short Commute Times21

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Affordability of Rents98
People Living Alone98
Affordability of Property Taxes97
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals86
Seasonal and Vacation Housing810
Housing Recently Built21

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Low Property Crime109
Low Violent Crime86
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