Augusta, MT

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 5/10
directions_run Walkability 3/10
directions_bus Transit 2/10
directions_car Commute 8/10
home Housing 10/10
visibility Safety 7/10
local_library Schools 7/10
local_airport Airports 2/10
school Colleges 5/10
accessibility Hospitals 6/10
directions_bike Bikeability
Challenging for Cyclists. Limited bike lanes or paths and challenging road conditions make biking difficult, suitable for only the most determined cyclists.
directions_run Walkability
Not Walkable. The area is heavily car-dependent, with almost no amenities within walking distance or pedestrian-friendly infrastructure.
directions_car Commute
Convenient Commutes. Commutes are manageable, with reasonable travel times and access to reliable transportation options.
directions_bus Transit
Very Limited Access. The area has little to no public transportation infrastructure, making it difficult to travel without a personal vehicle.
home Housing
Extremely Affordable. The area offers very low housing costs and an overall cost of living that is highly accessible for most budgets.
visibility Safety
Moderately Safe. The area experiences moderate crime levels; while safe in many aspects, some caution may be necessary.
local_airport Airports
Remote. Airport access is highly inconvenient or impractical, requiring extensive travel arrangements.
accessibility Hospitals
Adequate Access. Healthcare facilities are available within a reasonable distance, but options may be limited in number or specialization.
school Colleges
Limited Access. Few colleges are nearby, and travel or relocation may be necessary for quality higher education opportunities.
local_library Schools
Strong Performance. Well-regarded schools with above-average academic outcomes, dependable graduation success, and solid support for college preparation.

Residents

Population
222 332.4M (US)
Median Age
63.2 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
64.3% 64% (US)
College-Educated
23.0% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$43,333 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
88.9% 88% (US)
Average Commute
22 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
13.4% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$215,000 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$383 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$658 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
37.2% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

Lewis and Clark County
5
Helena Metro Area
5
Montana
4

Property Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing theft, burglary, or property damage.

How the Property Crime Score here compares with other places

Lewis and Clark County
6
Helena Metro Area
5
Montana
5

Climate

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 1 14 26
Feb 1 11 28
Mar 1 10 36
Apr 1 5 44
May 2 1 52
Jun 2 0 59
Jul 1 0 66
Aug 1 0 65
Sep 2 1 56
Oct 1 2 45
Nov 1 9 34
Dec 1 14 25

Hazards

Inland Flood Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place is deep red country, with 37% of residents leaning left and 57% leaning right.

Liberal (37%) (57%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 66%
Hillary Clinton 29%
Other 5%

Related Legislative Districts

Congressional District 2, MT State Senate District 9, MT State House District 17, MT
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Schools

Augusta 7-8
<1 miles, NW • 3.2 star
Augusta Elementary School
<1 miles, NW • 3.7 star
Augusta High School
<1 miles, NW • 3.2 star
Golden Ridge School
9 miles, E • 3.2 star
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Colleges

University of Providence
52 miles, E • 1.4 star
Carroll College
64 miles, S • 2.8 star
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Hospitals

Benefis Hospitals Inc
53 miles, E • 3.2 star
Great Falls Clinic Hospital
53 miles, E • 4.1 star
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Airports

Great Falls International Airport
48 miles, SE • 1 star
Helena Regional Airport
64 miles, S • 1 star
Missoula International Airport
89 miles, W • 1.4 star
Bert Mooney Airport
106 miles, SW • 1 star
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