Augusta

Augusta, Maine Overview

Augusta faces challenges across several categories, earning a C+ grade (52.1/100) and ranking #20 of 20 cities in Maine. Even so, the city scores 77/100 in Environment — a relative bright spot compared to its Fiscal Health score of 26/100.

Income & Employment in Augusta

Augusta’s median income of $48,756 is 29% below the state median, but positive population growth of 0.2% signals that affordability or other factors are still attracting residents. The local unemployment rate is 3%.

Safety in Augusta

Augusta’s violent crime rate of 287.3 per 100,000 runs above the Maine average of 100. The property crime rate is 4293.8 per 100,000.

Cost of Living in Augusta

Augusta has a cost of living index of 91 (where 100 equals the national average), slightly below the national benchmark. The median home value is $188,900. Median monthly rent is $887. Renters spend 21.8% of income on rent, well within the 30% affordability guideline.

Health & Wellness in Augusta

The adult obesity rate in Augusta is 34.4% (CDC PLACES). The diabetes prevalence rate is 13.2%. Residents report an average of 19.2 poor mental health days per month, above the typical range. Maine ranks #11 nationally for overall health.

Education & Schools in Augusta

Augusta has a high school graduation rate of 79.6%. The student-teacher ratio of 12.9:1 indicates smaller class sizes. Per-pupil spending is $15,703. The city has 8 public schools serving 2,849 students. School data is sourced from the NCES Common Core of Data and EDFacts.

Climate & Commute in Augusta

The annual average temperature in Augusta is 47.9°F. Summers average 66.5°F. Winters average 28.6°F. Precipitation is abundant at 58.9 inches per year. The average commute of 14.9 minutes is notably short.

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