Augusta is a city in Eau Claire County, Wisconsin, United States. The population was 1,567 at the 2020 census, up from 1,550 at the 2010 census. The city is bordered by the Town of Bridge Creek.

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Town numbers

ZIP code54722

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Living in Augusta

Housing in Augusta

$283K▲ 6.1% in a year Typical home value · Zillow

The typical Augusta home is worth about $283,000, up 6.1% in a year, 17% below the Wisconsin typical home.

Only 1 sale in May 2026, too few for a market read. The typical value is the steadier guide.

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Safety in Augusta

Safety Grade B

Augusta reports less crime per resident than 57% of the U.S. towns and cities we grade.

Violent crime per 1,000

Augusta 2

Wisconsin 2.4

U.S. 3.3

Property crime per 1,000

Augusta 12.2

Wisconsin 10.3

U.S. 15.5

FBI crime data, 2025 · crimes reported to policeCrime & safety →

Work & commute in Augusta

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Most working residents leave Augusta for work: only 11% work in town. The top destinations are Eau Claire (16%), Osseo (9%) and Bridge Creek (8%). Half commute less than 20 miles.

Eau Claire

16%

Osseo

Bridge Creek

Altoona

11%Work in townlive and work in Augusta 20 miWhere do people commute?the commute map 548Jobs based herebalanced

Census LEHD 2023 · ACSWork & commute in Augusta →

Health in Augusta

Health Grade C

Healthier than 31% of U.S. towns on seven CDC estimates, and 60% of towns with similar incomes.

Compared with Wisconsin

12worse than WI

of 32 measures CDC estimates. The other 20 are too close to call.

Conditions 6▼ 6 close Habits 2▼ 2 close Care 1▼ 6 close Mind 2▼ 3 close Everyday needs 1▼ 3 close

BetterToo close to callWorse

What stands out

18.2%More older adults who have lost all their teethWI 9.9% · worse 9.3%More adults with COPDWI 6.5% · worse 8.8%More adults with heart diseaseWI 6.6% · worse

Care nearby

Mayo Clinic Health System OakridgeOsseo · 8.3 mi · ER · rural critical access

Northlakes - AugustaAugusta · 0.2 mi · sliding-scale fees

Primary careNo shortage

DentalNo shortage

Mental healthNo shortage

CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CDC's estimate for Augusta · CMS · HRSAHealth in Augusta →

Natural hazards in Augusta

High

Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 61% of U.S. communities.

🌊 Inland flooding🥶 Cold waves🌪️ Tornadoes

0Does Augusta flood?no paid flood claims on record 1Disasters that paid out herefederal disaster sent FEMA money to Augusta

FEMA National Risk Index December 2025 · OpenFEMANatural hazards in Augusta →

Climate in Augusta

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Augusta has cold, snowy winters and pleasant summers. A typical July afternoon reaches 81°, a January night drops to 5°, and about 55 inches of snow falls in a normal winter.

27° / 9°Winter

55° / 33°Spring

79° / 56°Summer

57° / 37°Fall

How much snow does Augusta get?About 55 inches a winter.Rain & snow →When is the first frost?Around Oct 1, with the last in spring around May 7.Frost dates →Is it warmer than it used to be?+1.7° vs. the 20th century.Then & now →

NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020Climate in Augusta →

Schools in Augusta

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School Grade C

The public schools Augusta’s kids attend trail 72% of Wisconsin’s districts on state tests. Among towns with similar incomes, they sit near the middle.

DistrictAugusta School DistrictSchools3

Augusta Elementary BElementary · Grades PK–5 · 215 students Augusta Middle C-Middle · Grades 6–8 · 109 students Augusta High C+High · Grades 9–12 · 144 students

School data from the U.S. Department of Education (NCES, EDFacts). The School Grade is our own summary of state test results, graded within WI. Ratings are from neighbors.