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Augusta, IL
Village in Hancock County, Illinois.
Population
669
Land area
0.7sq mi
People per sq mi
968
ZIP codes
0
Augusta and its ZIP codes
Augusta at a glance
- Augusta is about 4.2 times as dense as Illinois as a whole.
- Households here earn a median of $42,861 a year, 49% less than the Illinois figure of $83,390.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $83,400 (68% below Illinois) and median rent is $592 a month.
Local data for Augusta, IL
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Augusta, IL, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$42,861
Poverty rate
24.5%
Median home value
$83,400
Median rent
$592/mo
Homeownership
84.9%
Bachelor's or higher
23.6%
Median age
43.9
Average commute
21.1 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (139), Irish Americans (106), Italian Americans (16).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Hancock County. PPP loans are for Augusta.
Unemployment rate
3.1%
Aug 2026, -1.0 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$48,353
4,257 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$60,715
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$136M
FY 2026, $7,713 per person
How people get to work
Augusta, IL, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone88.0%
- Carpooled2.2%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked6.7%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.4%
- Worked from home2.6%
Average one-way commute: 21.1 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Augusta, IL, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Very Low
Top: drought
Storm events since 1996
627
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
48
0.7% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
87° / 16°F
Health statistics
Share of adults in Augusta, IL, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
39.1%
U.S. 33.3% +5.8 pts
Diabetes
13.2%
U.S. 12.1% +1.1 pts
Smoking
15.9%
U.S. 12.8% +3.1 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
7.5%
U.S. 11.1% -3.6 pts
Cities near Augusta
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| PlymouthVillage | 4.5 mi | 0.6 |
| BowenVillage | 6 mi | 0.4 |
| La PrairieVillage | 6.5 mi | 0.2 |
| GoldenVillage | 9.2 mi | 0.6 |
| CamdenVillage | 11 mi | 0.8 |
| BentleyTown | 11 mi | 0.1 |
| West PointVillage | 13 mi | 0.2 |
| TennesseeVillage | 14 mi | 0.4 |
| ClaytonVillage | 14 mi | 0.9 |
| Camp PointVillage | 15 mi | 1.3 |
| BascoVillage | 15 mi | 0.2 |
| LoraineVillage | 16 mi | 0.8 |
| ColchesterCity | 16 mi | 1.2 |
| CarthageCity | 16 mi | 2.5 |
| Mound StationVillage | 16 mi | 0.5 |
| LittletonVillage | 17 mi | 1.2 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Augusta, IL in?
- Augusta is in Hancock County, Illinois.
- What is the population of Augusta, IL?
- About 669 people live in Augusta, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Augusta?
- Nearby places include Plymouth (4.5 mi), Bowen (6 mi), La Prairie (6.5 mi), Golden (9.2 mi), Camden (11 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023