Ferguson House · National Register of Historic Places
Augusta’s story
178 years in pictures
10 places on the National Register of Historic Places.
- 1848Augusta is settled
AugustaAR
A town of 1,859, settled in 1848. A typical home worth about $83K.
Photo: Calvin Beale · Public domain
Population
1,859
−9.1% since 2010
Typical home
$83K
−2.5% in a year
Household income
$51K
median
Median age
45.5
years
Jobs based here
711
Balanced
What makes Augusta stand out
The 3 things Augusta does most differently from other towns.
Augusta’s report card
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Weather
Forecast →68°
Clear
H 94° · L 72°
Local news
All →- Bruce JonesSports Illustrated · Sep 27
- Kristen Shepherd - Augusta Red Devils Freshman Boys Basketball (Augusta, AR)Sports Illustrated · Sep 7
- Augusta Red Devils Freshman Boys Basketball (Augusta, AR) RosterSports Illustrated · Sep 7
Upcoming events
Nothing on the calendar.
The data
Ordered by what stands out in Augusta. Another town gets a different order.
Housing
A typical Augusta home is worth about $83K
The typical Augusta home is worth about $83,000, down 2.5% in a year, 63% below the Arkansas typical home.
$83KZillow home value
Typical home value
Augusta$83K
Arkansas$227K
−2.5%
value change, 1 year
Zillow Home Value Index · Redfin Data CenterHousing market →
Health
Healthier than 3% of U.S. towns
Augusta beats the Arkansas average on 3 of 32 CDC measures and trails it on 17.
D−Health Grade
32 measures vs. Arkansas
3 better12 too close to call17 worse
| What stands out | Augusta | AR |
|---|---|---|
| Fewer binge drinkers | 10.9% | 14.6% |
| More adults treating high blood pressure | 82.2% | 76.9% |
| More adults facing a utility shut-off | 16.2% | 10.4% |
White County Medical Center
19.1 mi away · emergency room
3 of 3
care shortages: primary care, dental, mental health
12th
percentile among AR towns
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CMS · HRSAFull health report →
Schools
Augusta’s public schools outperform 8% of Arkansas districts
The public schools Augusta’s kids attend trail 92% of Arkansas’s districts on state tests. Among towns with similar incomes, they rank near the bottom.
DSchool Grade
| School | Grades | Students | Grade |
|---|---|---|---|
| Augusta Elementary School | PK–6 | 184 | D |
| Augusta High School | 7–12 | 145 | D |
NCES · EDFacts · graded within AR on state testsAll 2 schools →
Natural hazards
Very high risk, with inland flooding at the top
Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 91% of U.S. communities.
91risk score of 100
FEMA risk score
Inland floodingEarthquakesTornadoes
3
paid flood claims since 2011
7
federal disasters paid out here
FEMA National Risk Index · OpenFEMANatural hazards →
Climate
Mild winters, hot summers
Augusta has mild winters and warm summers, with plenty of rain. A typical July afternoon reaches 91°, a January night drops to 31°, and about 1 inches of snow falls in a normal winter.
1″snow a winter
Typical low → high °F
Winter33–51°
Spring51–71°
Summer70–90°
Fall51–73°
Nov 5
typical first frost
Mar 23
typical last frost
+0.7°
vs. the 20th-century average
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020Full climate →
Work & commute
About one in five working residents works right in Augusta
About one in 5 of Augusta’s working residents works in town. The top destinations are Searcy (12%), Gregory (9%) and McCrory (5%). Half commute less than 20 miles.
21%work in town
Where working residents work
In Augusta21%
Searcy12%
Gregory9%
McCrory5%
Little Rock5%
20 mi
median commute distance
711
jobs based in Augusta
Balanced
jobs vs. working residents
Census LEHD 2023 · ACSCommute map →
Safety
Crime reported in Augusta
Augusta's reported crime rate is below Arkansas's. Most reported incidents are property crimes, mainly thefts. 8 violent crimes were reported in 2025.
Violent crime per 1,000 residents
Augusta4.4
Arkansas5.4
U.S.3.3
Property crime per 1,000 residents
Augusta11
Arkansas16.7
U.S.15.5
8
violent crimes reported in 2025
20
property crimes reported in 2025
FBI crime data, 2025 · crimes reported to policeFull safety report →
Outdoors
5.6% of Augusta is conserved land
0.9 miles of trails across 2 parks and preserves.
5.6%conserved
5.6%
conserved · 74 of 1,332 acres
0.9 mi
of trails · 0.4 per sq mi
| Biggest places to walk | Trails | Acres |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Augusta City Park | — | 3 |
| 2. Stanley Park | — | 2 |
Trails & parks © OpenStreetMap contributors · Conserved land: USGS PAD-USParks & trails →
Landmarks
10 places in Augusta on the National Register of Historic Places.
Famous people from Augusta
3 notable people were born in Augusta.
About Augusta
City in Arkansas, United States
Augusta, officially the City of Augusta, is a city in Woodruff County, Arkansas, United States, located on the east bank of the White River. The population was 1,998 as of the 2020 Census. The city is the county seat of Woodruff County.
From Wikipedia, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0 · facts via Wikidata (CC0)
- Established
- 1848
- Population
- 1,998
- Area
- 2.0 sq mi
- Elevation
- 217 ft
- ZIP code
- 72006
- Area code
- 870
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