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Augusta, KS

Founded 1868Butler CountyElev. 389 m
Population
9,252
Median home
$162,200
Disaster risk
Relatively Low
Public schools
6
Sex offenders
2

Overview

About Augusta

Augusta is a city in Kansas with about 9,252 residents. Augusta was founded in 1868 and sits in Butler County. The median age is 39 and the median household income is $60,581. Homes carry a median value of $162,200, and about 71% of residents own where they live. White residents make up the largest share of the population (89.5%). Around 24% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and the typical commute runs about 26 minutes.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (5-year).

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Who lives here

Demographics

Population
9,252
Median age
39
Median household income
$60,581
Per-capita income
$34,542
Poverty rate
11.3%
High-school grad or higher
94.3%
Bachelor's degree or higher
23.9%
Unemployment
3.2%
Avg. commute
25.6 min
Work from home
9%
Residents by race & ethnicity
White89.5%
Hispanic or Latino7.2%
Black0.1%
Asian0.1%
Workforce by occupation
Management, business, science & arts34.2%
Sales & office26.2%
Service16.3%
Production, transportation & material moving14.9%
Natural resources, construction & maintenance8.5%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (5-year).

Housing

Property report

Median home value
$162,200
Median gross rent
$950/mo
Owner-occupied
70.6%
Median year built
1975
Households
3,738
Avg. household size
2.44

Area-level figures. Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS (5-year). Parcel-level records coming next.

Education

Schools

Schools: Below average

Augusta has 6 public schools — 3 elementary, 1 middle, 1 high.

Student proficiency · grade 8, 1 school
Reading22%
Math27%

% of students at or above proficient on state assessments.

Augusta Sr HighHighGrades 9–12
Augusta Middle SchoolMiddleGrades 6–8
Ewalt ElementaryElementaryGrades -1–5
Garfield ElemElementaryGrades -1–5
Lincoln ElemElementaryGrades -1–5
Robinson Elem

Public schools + grade-8 proficiency. Source: U.S. Dept. of Education (NCES directory + EDFacts assessments), via Urban Institute.

Safety

Crime

violent crime27% below national
Augusta282
Kansas436
United States386
↓ 9% lower than 2019
2019–2023
property crime56% above national
Augusta3,050
Kansas2,084
United States1,952
↓ 17% lower than 2019
2019–2023

Rate per 100,000 residents/year, Augusta Police Department, 2023. Source: FBI UCR/NIBRS (Crime Data Explorer).

Environment

Environmental hazards

Toxic-release sites and regulated facilities in and around Augusta.

Data source being added: U.S. EPA — Toxics Release Inventory (public). We show real, sourced figures only — never estimates.

Risk

Natural disaster risk

Relatively Low
Top hazards · Butler County
Ice stormRelatively High
Strong windRelatively High
Winter weatherRelatively High
Cold waveRelatively Moderate
HailRelatively Moderate
Heat waveRelatively Moderate

County-level natural-hazard risk. Source: FEMA National Risk Index.

Context

Neighborhood info

Augusta is in Butler County — see county-wide risk, demographics, and registry.

Augusta was founded in 1868 and sits in Butler County. Elevation ~389 m.

Map of Augusta
Augusta, KS
Where Augusta is
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Historic places

6 on the National Register of Historic Places.

James, C. N., CabinUS Post Office--AugustaLoomis-Parry HouseViets BlockAugusta TheaterMoyle, John, Building
Notable people from Augusta
Edward R. WeidleinKristey WilliamsErnie Blandin
People searches in Augusta
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Nearby cities
Andover (9 mi)El Dorado (10 mi)Bel Aire (16 mi)Derby (18 mi)Wichita (20 mi)Park (21 mi)

Registered sex offenders in Augusta, KS (2)

Public sex-offender registry records for Augusta, Kansas.

Matthew Robert Brownlee, 31
Augusta · Bu County · 67010
Michael Paul Nelson, 57
Augusta · Bu County · 67010

Source: Dru Sjodin National Sex Offender Public Website (NSOPW) and state registries. Public record. This information is provided for public awareness. Using it to harass, threaten, or discriminate against any registrant, or for any purpose prohibited by law, is illegal. Verify against the official registry record before relying on it.

Common questions

Augusta — frequently asked

What is the population of Augusta, Kansas?
Augusta has a population of about 9,252, according to the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (5-year).
What is the average home value in Augusta?
The median home value in Augusta is $162,200, and the median gross rent is $950/month (U.S. Census ACS).
Is Augusta safe? What is the crime rate?
Augusta Police Department reported a violent-crime rate of about 282 per 100,000 residents in 2023 — lower than the U.S. rate of 386. Source: FBI UCR/NIBRS.
What natural-disaster risks does Augusta face?
FEMA's National Risk Index rates Butler County as "Relatively Low" overall, with top hazards including ice storm, strong wind, winter weather.
How many schools are in Augusta?
Augusta has 6 public schools (3 elementary, 1 middle, 1 high). Source: U.S. Dept. of Education, NCES.
How many registered sex offenders are in Augusta?
Public registry data lists 2 registered sex offenders in or near Augusta. This is neighborhood-safety information from the public state registry.
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