Augusta, Georgia

Population 197,696

Augusta is located in Richmond County, GA. The population is 197,696, making Augusta the largest city in Richmond County and the 3rd largest city in the state of Georgia.

There are 48 public schools in Augusta with an average Homefacts rating of C-. The total crime rate for Augusta is very low , and there are 535 registered sex offenders residing in the city. Unemployment in Augusta is moderate and the median home sales price is $0. Detailed and up-to-date Augusta property reports are available for any property address.

Cities near Augusta include Hephzibah, Blythe and Grovetown.

Augusta Neighborhood Report

Schools

School Rating is Below Average
  • No High School Diploma: 15.8%
  • High School Graduate or Higher: 62%
  • Bachelor's Degree or Higher: 22.3%

Crime Rate

49.14% Lower than national avg.
  • Auto theft: 127
  • Violent Crimes: 147
  • Robbery: 20
  • Burglary: 114
  • Property Crime: 1
  • Larceny Theft: 885

Registered Offenders

49.96% Higher than national avg.
  • 535 offenders in Augusta
  • 27.06 offenders/10,000 residents

Environmental Hazards

647 Found nearby
  • Brownfields: 3
  • Registered Polluters: 51
  • Superfunds: 59
  • Tanks & Spills: 534

Unemployment

Moderate 4.4%
  • Georgia unemployment average: 3.1%
  • National unemployment average: 3.7%

Property Values

Median Property Value $0

Schools view all

48 Public Schools view public schools

Summary
There are 48 K-12 public schools in Augusta, GA and 15 private schools. Homefacts rates Augusta's schools as Below Average, with an overall C- rating.
15 Private Schools

Abc Daycare & Kindergarten

Alleluia Community School

Aquinas High School

Augusta First Seventh Day Adventist School

Burns Memorial Umc Preschool

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9 Colleges & Universities view all colleges & universities

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*100 is national avg. Greater than 100 means higher crime, lower means less crime.
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22 Former Drug Labs view all

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Fair Market Rents

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  • Property Type Rent
  • Studio: $697
  • 1 Bedroom: $797
  • 2 Bedrooms: $915
  • 3 Bedrooms: $1,239
  • 4 Bedrooms: $1,550

Zip Codes

29842 30805 30808 30812 30813 30814 30815 30818 30830 30901 30903 30904 30905 30906 30907
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Environmental Hazards

647 Environmental Hazards

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Health Hazards

  • Air Quality HEALTHY (386/398)
    Augusta, GA has 96.98% good air quality.
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  • Radon ZONE 2 COUNTY
    Augusta, GA is a yellow zone.
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  • UV Index HIGH 6.02 Average
    Augusta, GA is a high risk area for ultra-violet rays.
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Weather

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Average Monthly Temperature

  • January 45.95°
  • February 48.72°
  • March 56.2°
  • April 63.93°
  • May 71.67°
  • June 79.54°
  • July 82.1°
  • August 81.06°
  • September 75.6°
  • October 64.07°
  • November 53.72°
  • December 50.07°

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Natural Disasters

Probability of Natural Disasters for Augusta, GA

Earthquakes
Augusta, GA has a low risk of earthquakes.
Hurricanes
Augusta, GA has no risk of hurricanes.
Hail
Augusta, GA has a high risk of hail storms.
Tornadoes
Augusta, GA has a high risk of tornadoes.

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Median Household Income

Median Household Income in Augusta, GA: $41,273

Unemployment

Unemployment in Augusta is 4.4%. It is higher than the state and national averages, 3.1% and 3.7% respectively

Workforce Breakdown

Blue Collar - 41.89%
White Collar - 58.11%

Politics

State Representatives

  • Gov. Nathan Deal
  • Sen. Johnny Isakson
  • Sen. David Perdue

City Representatives

  • Rick Allen

Neighborhood Info

2 Airports view all

Nearest Major Airports

31 Cemeteries view all

68 FCC Towers view all

21 Fire Stations view all

5 Hospitals view all

5 Libraries view all

2 Police Stations view all

11 Retirement Homes view all

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