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Augusta, IA
Census-designated place in Des Moines County, Iowa.
Population
26
Land area
0.7sq mi
People per sq mi
35
ZIP codes
0
Augusta and its ZIP codes
Augusta at a glance
- Augusta is 40% less dense than Iowa as a whole.
Local data for Augusta, IA
Counts from official public data
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Des Moines County. PPP loans are for Augusta.
Unemployment rate
5.2%
Aug 2026, +0.5 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$54,600
20,080 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$64,329
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$498M
FY 2026, $12,792 per person
Environment and hazard risk
Augusta, IA, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: hail
Storm events since 1996
639
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
129
0.6% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
85° / 16°F
37.9 inches of rain a year
Cities near Augusta
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| DenmarkCensus-designated place | 3.3 mi | 1.7 |
| MiddletownCity | 4.5 mi | 0.5 |
| WeverCensus-designated place | 5 mi | 1.5 |
| DanvilleCity | 6.7 mi | 0.7 |
| West BurlingtonCity | 7 mi | 4.8 |
| Oak HillsCensus-designated place | 7.2 mi | 1.1 |
| BeaverdaleCensus-designated place | 7.4 mi | 3.2 |
| BurlingtonCity | 8.4 mi | 14.4 |
| LowellCensus-designated place | 9.6 mi | 1 |
| West PointCity | 9.6 mi | 0.6 |
| Pontoosuc, ILVillage | 10 mi | 1.4 |
| Niota, ILCensus-designated place | 10 mi | 0.5 |
| Fort MadisonCity | 11 mi | 9.6 |
| Dallas City, ILCity | 11 mi | 2.4 |
| Gulfport, ILVillage | 11 mi | 1.4 |
| Carman, ILCensus-designated place | 12 mi | 0.4 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Augusta, IA in?
- Augusta is in Des Moines County, Iowa.
- What is the population of Augusta, IA?
- About 26 people live in Augusta, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Augusta?
- Nearby places include Denmark (3.3 mi), Middletown (4.5 mi), Wever (5 mi), Danville (6.7 mi), West Burlington (7 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023