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Augusta, AR
City in Woodruff County, Arkansas.
Population
1,859
Land area
2.1sq mi
People per sq mi
897
ZIP codes
0
Augusta and its ZIP codes
Augusta at a glance
- Augusta is about 15 times as dense as Arkansas as a whole.
- The median household income is $50,575, 17% below the Arkansas median of $60,773.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $117,000 (38% below Arkansas) and median rent is $650 a month.
Local data for Augusta, AR
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Augusta, AR, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$50,575
Poverty rate
28.7%
Median home value
$117,000
Median rent
$650/mo
Homeownership
63.6%
Bachelor's or higher
12.1%
Median age
45.5
Average commute
21.7 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Irish Americans (187), German Americans (107), Mexican Americans (21).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Woodruff County. PPP loans are for Augusta.
Unemployment rate
3.1%
Aug 2026, -0.5 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$51,973
2,039 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$56,453
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$56.5M
FY 2026, $9,009 per person
How people get to work
Augusta, AR, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone71.3%
- Carpooled21.6%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked3.6%
- Bicycle1.2%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other2.2%
- Worked from home0.0%
Average one-way commute: 21.7 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Augusta, AR, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Very Low
Top: ice storm
Storm events since 1996
642
Countywide, mostly flood
Flood insurance policies
29
0.9% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
93° / 30°F
51.8 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone10 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Augusta, AR, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
42.0%
U.S. 33.3% +8.7 pts
Diabetes
19.8%
U.S. 12.1% +7.7 pts
Smoking
20.2%
U.S. 12.8% +7.4 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
12.5%
U.S. 11.1% +1.4 pts
Cities near Augusta
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| PattersonCity | 7.8 mi | 1.1 |
| RussellTown | 9.6 mi | 0.2 |
| McCroryCity | 9.8 mi | 2.4 |
| GregoryCensus-designated place | 9.8 mi | 4.6 |
| BradfordCity | 10 mi | 0.9 |
| TupeloTown | 10 mi | 0.3 |
| Bald KnobCity | 12 mi | 5 |
| GeorgetownTown | 12 mi | 0.3 |
| WeldonTown | 13 mi | 0.2 |
| West PointTown | 15 mi | 0.4 |
| JudsoniaCity | 16 mi | 2.9 |
| BeedevilleTown | 17 mi | 1.1 |
| KensettCity | 17 mi | 1.9 |
| Fair OaksCensus-designated place | 19 mi | 2.4 |
| GriffithvilleTown | 20 mi | 0.5 |
| Cotton PlantCity | 20 mi | 1 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Augusta, AR in?
- Augusta is in Woodruff County, Arkansas.
- What is the population of Augusta, AR?
- About 1,859 people live in Augusta, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Augusta?
- Nearby places include Patterson (7.8 mi), Russell (9.6 mi), McCrory (9.8 mi), Gregory (9.8 mi), Bradford (10 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023