Augusta, ME

Living in Augusta

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Bikeability 26
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Walkability 56
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Commute 92
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Public Transit 21
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Affordability 93
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Public Safety 78
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Airports 27
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Hospitals 78
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Colleges 56
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Schools 14
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Residents

19k Population -545 (2010–19)
46  y Median Age +3 (2010–19)
26% College-Educated +4% (2010–19)
45% Family Households -4% (2010–19)

Age

Under 14 years13%
15 to 34 years26%
35 to 54 years24%
55 to 74 years28%
75 years and over10%

Diversity

Asian1%
Black1%
Caucasian93%
Hispanic or Latino2%
Multiracial2%
Native American1%
Native Hawaiian<1%
Other<1%

Education

Less than high school11%
High school graduate36%
Some College27%
Bachelor's degree18%
Graduate degree8%

Households

Family household45%
Householder living alone44%
Householder not living alone11%

Economy

$44k Median Household Income +$11k (2010–19)
81% Above Poverty -1% (2010–19)
19  mi Average Commute
81% Lived Here Last Year -4% (2010–19)

Household Income

Less than $25K29%
$25K to $49K26%
$50K to $74K19%
$75K to $99K13%
$100K to $124K7%
$125K to $149K2%
$150K to $199K2%
$200K or more2%

Employers

Government6%
Private sector59%
Self-employed5%

Occupations

Construction and maintenance6%
Factory and transportation12%
Mgt, science, and arts38%
Military<1%
Sales and office23%
Service21%

Commute

Bicycle<1%
Car, truck, or van89%
Walked5%
Worked at home3%

Housing

$145k Median Home Value +$14k (2010–19)
9% Built 2000 or Later
$650 Median Monthly Rent +$121 (2010–19)
47% Owner-Occupied -5% (2010–19)

Units in Structure

1 unit, attached1%
1 unit, detached50%
Multiple units6%
Mobile home5%

Year Structure Built

Built 2014 or later1%
Built 2010 to 20132%
Built 2000 to 20096%
Built 1990 to 19995%
Built 1980 to 198913%
Built 1970 to 197916%
Built 1960 to 19699%
Built 1950 to 195911%
Built 1940 to 19496%
Built 1939 or earlier31%

Home Value

Less than $50K4%
$50K to $99K14%
$100K to $149K35%
$150K to $199K27%
$200K to $249K7%
$250K to $299K7%
$300K to $399K3%
$400K to $499K2%
$500K to $749K1%
$2M or more<1%

House Heating Type

Coal or coke1%
Electricity8%
Fuel oil, kerosene64%
LP gas9%
Utility gas11%
Wood4%

Crime

Violent Crime in Augusta

United States45
Maine15
Kennebec County15

Property Crime in Augusta

United States48
Maine27
Kennebec County31

Politics

Voting Patterns

Liberal (53%)(42%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Elections

Hillary Clinton44%
Donald Trump48%

Climate

Monthly Weather Averages

Temp (°F) Rain (in) Snow (in)
Jan 18 3 18
Feb 22 3 16
Mar 30 4 14
Apr 42 4 3
May 53 4 0
Jun 62 4 0
Jul 68 4 0
Aug 66 4 0
Sep 59 4 0
Oct 47 5 0
Nov 37 5 2
Dec 25 4 15

Natural Hazards

The Risk of Natural Hazards in Augusta

Inland Flooding32
Tornado3
Coastal Flooding5
Blizzard4
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Location Map

Public Schools

Public Schools near Augusta, ME

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Cony
2 miles, SW
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Private Schools

Private Schools near Augusta, ME

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St Michael School
3 miles, SW
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Erskine Academy
8 miles, E
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Colleges

Colleges near Augusta, ME

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Thomas College
14 miles, N
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Colby College
16 miles, N

Hospitals

Hospitals near Augusta, ME

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Lincolnhealth
24 miles, SE
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Airports

Airports near Augusta, ME

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Manchester Airport
129 miles, SW