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Augusta, WI

City in Eau Claire County, Wisconsin.

Population

1,341

Land area

2.2sq mi

People per sq mi

605

ZIP codes

0

Augusta and its ZIP codes

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Augusta at a glance

  • Augusta is about 5.5 times as dense as Wisconsin as a whole.
  • The median household income is $53,714, 31% below the Wisconsin median of $77,485.
  • A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $148,400 (44% below Wisconsin) and median rent is $837 a month.

Local data for Augusta, WI

Counts from official public data

Housing and community stats

Augusta, WI, American Community Survey 2020-2024

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Median household income

$53,714

Poverty rate

18.2%

Median home value

$148,400

Median rent

$837/mo

Homeownership

71.9%

Bachelor's or higher

13.5%

Median age

37.6

Average commute

22.5 min

Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (544), Norwegian Americans (198), Irish Americans (69).

Home values and rentsIncome, education and commute

Economy and federal money

Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Eau Claire County. PPP loans are for Augusta.

Details

Unemployment rate

3.1%

Aug 2026, 0.0 pts in a year

Average annual pay

$59,778

58,593 jobs, 2025

Income per person

$62,830

BEA, 2024

Federal spending

$638M

FY 2026, $6,034 per person

Eau Claire County economyFederal spending

How people get to work

Augusta, WI, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates

  • Drove alone79.5%
  • Carpooled6.4%
  • Public transit0.0%
  • Walked2.7%
  • Bicycle0.0%
  • Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other2.7%
  • Worked from home8.7%

Average one-way commute: 22.5 minutes for people who do not work from home.

Environment and hazard risk

Augusta, WI, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA

Full report

Natural hazard risk

Relatively Low

Top: cold wave

Storm events since 1996

381

Countywide, mostly hail

Flood insurance policies

87

0.3% of homes, county

July high / Jan low

82° / 4°F

34.5 inches of rain a year

Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone

Health statistics

Share of adults in Augusta, WI, CDC PLACES estimates

All 40 measures

Obesity

33.0%

U.S. 33.3% about the same

Diabetes

13.0%

U.S. 12.1% +0.9 pts

Smoking

17.4%

U.S. 12.8% +4.6 pts

Uninsured (18-64)

10.4%

U.S. 11.1% -0.7 pts

Cities near Augusta

NameDistanceLand area (sq mi)
OsseoCity8.2 mi2.1
FairchildVillage9.4 mi1.5
Fall CreekVillage9.7 mi2
HumbirdCensus-designated place16 mi1.1
StrumVillage16 mi1.2
Pigeon FallsVillage18 mi0.4
AltoonaCity18 mi5.2
ElevaVillage19 mi0.6
SeymourCensus-designated place19 mi2.3
CadottVillage19 mi3.4
Alma CenterVillage19 mi1
Lake WissotaCensus-designated place19 mi3.8
BoydVillage20 mi1.9
Lake HallieVillage21 mi14.2
HixtonVillage21 mi1.1
MerrillanVillage21 mi1.3

Frequently asked questions

What county is Augusta, WI in?
Augusta is in Eau Claire County, Wisconsin.
What is the population of Augusta, WI?
About 1,341 people live in Augusta, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
What cities are near Augusta?
Nearby places include Osseo (8.2 mi), Fairchild (9.4 mi), Fall Creek (9.7 mi), Humbird (16 mi), Strum (16 mi).

Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023