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Augusta, Wisconsin is 20 miles SE of Eau Claire, Wisconsin (center to center) and 98 miles E of St. Paul, Minnesota. It is in Eau Claire county. The city is part of the Eau Claire metro area. The population of Augusta is 1,460.
In Augusta, about 52% of adults are married. Adults in Augusta are more likely than in most places to live alone.
The city has disproportionaly more women residents than most cities. Seniors are common in Augusta.
In 2000, Augusta had a median family income of $37,500.
Among Augusta political contributors, John Kerry was favored among Presidential candidates in 2004, with $500. The Democratic party attracted the largest share of donations from the city.
Of the housing in Augusta, approximately 73% is occupied by their owners. The average age of homes in the city is noticeably higher than in other similarly-sized communities. Rents in Augusta are lower than most places in Wisconsin. Property taxes in the city are low by Wisconsin standards.
In Augusta, 84% of commuters drive to work. Augusta offers good access to public transportation.
Comparing Augusta to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Wisconsin (State):
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