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Augusta, WI


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Augusta, Wisconsin

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.

The People and Families of Augusta

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.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Augusta had a median family income of $37,500.

Political Inclinations

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.

Augusta Housing

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.

Commuting

In Augusta, 84% of commuters drive to work. Augusta offers good access to public transportation.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Affordability of Property Taxes
(vs. State)
Top 7%Augusta Affordability of Property Taxes
Public Transportation Use
(vs. Peers)
Top 16%Augusta Public Transportation Use

Comparative Profile of Augusta, WI

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

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


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Senior Citizens99
Female Share of the Population910
Age of the Population78
Racial Diversity56
Well-Paid Single Men41
Children Under 5 Years Old43
Male Share of the Population21

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Average Household Size44
Portion of People Married33

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People Above Poverty62
Median Family Income41
People in Middle Class or Better41
College Educated Adults32

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Public Transportation Use99
Working at Home88
Short Commute Times75
Walking and Biking to Work11

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People Living Alone98
Affordability of Rents79
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals75
Seasonal and Vacation Housing67
Affordability of Property Taxes410
Housing Recently Built21
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