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Augusta, KS
City in Butler County, Kansas.
Population
9,216
Land area
4.2sq mi
People per sq mi
2,180
ZIP codes
0
Augusta and its ZIP codes
Augusta at a glance
- Augusta is about 60 times as dense as Kansas as a whole.
- By population, it ranks 38th among 721 cities and towns in Kansas.
- The median household income is $64,919, 13% below the Kansas median of $74,275.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $175,500 (19% below Kansas) and median rent is $865 a month.
Local data for Augusta, KS
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Augusta, KS, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$64,919
Poverty rate
11.9%
Median home value
$175,500
Median rent
$865/mo
Homeownership
71.1%
Bachelor's or higher
23.9%
Median age
38.4
Average commute
24.3 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (1,997), Irish Americans (1,094), Mexican Americans (269).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Butler County. PPP loans are for Augusta.
Unemployment rate
4.4%
Aug 2026, +0.1 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$51,558
19,973 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$59,909
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$469M
FY 2026, $6,967 per person
How people get to work
Augusta, KS, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone76.4%
- Carpooled11.4%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked0.4%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other1.6%
- Worked from home10.2%
Average one-way commute: 24.3 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Augusta, KS, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: wildfire
Storm events since 1996
1,725
Countywide, mostly hail
Flood insurance policies
151
0.5% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
91° / 20°F
38.7 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone5 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Augusta, KS, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
40.3%
U.S. 33.3% +7.0 pts
Diabetes
11.8%
U.S. 12.1% about the same
Smoking
16.5%
U.S. 12.8% +3.7 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
9.1%
U.S. 11.1% -2.0 pts
Cities near Augusta
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| TowandaCity | 7.1 mi | 0.9 |
| AndoverCity | 9.1 mi | 10.6 |
| BentonCity | 9.9 mi | 1.4 |
| LeonCity | 10 mi | 0.7 |
| El DoradoCity | 11 mi | 9.6 |
| DouglassCity | 12 mi | 1.1 |
| Rose HillCity | 13 mi | 2.3 |
| GreenwichCensus-designated place | 14 mi | 0.1 |
| EastboroughCity | 16 mi | 0.4 |
| McConnell AFBCensus-designated place | 17 mi | 4.1 |
| Bel AireCity | 17 mi | 7 |
| PotwinCity | 17 mi | 0.2 |
| RockCensus-designated place | 17 mi | 0.4 |
| DerbyCity | 18 mi | 11.1 |
| FurleyCensus-designated place | 18 mi | 0.2 |
| Oaklawn-SunviewCensus-designated place | 19 mi | 0.5 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Augusta, KS in?
- Augusta is in Butler County, Kansas.
- What is the population of Augusta, KS?
- About 9,216 people live in Augusta, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Augusta?
- Nearby places include Towanda (7.1 mi), Andover (9.1 mi), Benton (9.9 mi), Leon (10 mi), El Dorado (11 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023