The Town FilesAugusta, Wisconsin
City in Eau Claire County · population 1,567 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $148,400
- Household income
- $53,714
- Jan low / Jul high
- 4° / 82°
- Snow a year
- 54 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 19
- Median age
- 37.6
Augusta is a city of 1,567 people in Eau Claire County, Wisconsin. The median home is worth $148,400, below the typical Wisconsin town ($256,000). It ranks better for first-time buyers than 83% of Wisconsin towns, better for a vacation home than 72% of Wisconsin towns.
How Augusta ranks
Percentile among Wisconsin towns with at least 500 people on The Town Files lifestyle rankings. 50 is typical for the state; 90 means better than 90% of Wisconsin towns.
Homes and cost of living
The median home in Augusta is worth $148,400, below the typical Wisconsin town ($256,000). Homes cost about 2.8 times the median household income of $53,714, which is more affordable than 74% of Wisconsin towns. Median rent is $837 a month. 71.9% of households own their home.
| Housing | Augusta | Typical Wisconsin town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $148,400 | $256,000 |
| Median rent | $837 | $951 |
| Median household income | $53,714 | $82,217 |
| Home value ÷ income | 2.8× | 3.1× |
| Homeownership | 71.9% | 86.8% |
| Median year built | 1957 | 1978 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 0.5% | — |
Who lives in Augusta
| People | Augusta | Typical Wisconsin town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 37.6 | 45.1 |
| Age 65 and over | 20.9% | 21.0% |
| Under 18 | 24.9% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 13.5% | 23.8% |
| Below the poverty line | 18.2% | 7.2% |
| Veterans | 7.6% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 0.0% | — |
| Work from home | 8.7% | 10.9% |
| Average commute | 22.5 min | 24.6 min |
| Homes with broadband | 84.4% | 89.1% |
Weather in Augusta
July highs average 81.6°F and January lows 3.8°F. About 34.5 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 53.8 inches of snow (typical Wisconsin town: 45.7 in). Expect about 6 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 168 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
19 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Augusta since 1950, compared with 15 for the typical Wisconsin town. 6 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an F4, struck on June 4, 1958 about 7.7 miles from the town center and killed 4. Tornadoes within 10 miles have caused 4 deaths and 8 injuries since 1950. The most recent was on June 19, 2026.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 45 times; the largest was 2.50 inches on July 13, 2015.
Severe weather in Eau Claire County since 1996
Eau Claire County has been included in 9 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for flood, drought, hurricane.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| April 4, 2020 | Biological | DR-4520: Covid-19 Pandemic |
| March 13, 2020 | Biological | EM-3454: Covid-19 |
| September 13, 2005 | Hurricane | EM-3249: Hurricane Katrina Evacuation |
| June 18, 2004 | Severe Storm | DR-1526: Severe Storms And Flooding |
| July 2, 1993 | Severe Storm | DR-994: Severe Storms, Tornadoes & Flooding |
Jobs and pay in Eau Claire County
Eau Claire County had 58,758 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $58,079 a year. Unemployment was 2.7% in 2023; in Augusta itself the ACS puts it at 1.3%.
Public schools in Augusta
4 public schools with 571 students, about 10.2 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| Augusta Elementary | PK-5 | 230 | 11.0 |
| Augusta High | 9-12 | 164 | 8.2 |
| Augusta Middle | 6-8 | 106 | 10.6 |
| Wildlands Charter School (charter) | 7-12 | 71 | 14.2 |
Towns near Augusta
- Bridge Creek, WI4.3 mi · 2,214 people · home $280,100
- Lincoln, WI8.0 mi · 1,125 people · home $364,000
- Osseo, WI8.2 mi · 1,811 people · home $181,600
- Garfield, WI8.3 mi · 756 people · home $250,000
- Ludington, WI9.3 mi · 1,067 people · home $255,000
- Sumner, WI9.6 mi · 840 people · home $246,600
- Fall Creek, WI9.7 mi · 1,422 people · home $214,200
- Clear Creek, WI11.4 mi · 778 people · home $226,900
Augusta questions
Is Augusta, Wisconsin a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Augusta scores better for retirees than 1% of Wisconsin towns and quieter than 36%. 20.9% of residents are 65 or older (median age 37.6).
How much does a house cost in Augusta?
The median owner-occupied home in Augusta is valued at $148,400 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $53,714, so homes cost about 2.8 times income. Median rent is $837 a month.
What is the weather like in Augusta?
July highs average 81.6°F and January lows 3.8°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 34.5 inches of precipitation a year and 53.8 inches of snow.
Does Augusta get tornadoes?
19 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Augusta since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was a F4 on June 4, 1958. The typical Wisconsin town has had 15.
- U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024)
- U.S. Census Bureau, 2020 Census and 2025 Gazetteer (2020 / 2025)
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020)
- NOAA NCEI Storm Events Database (1950–2026)
- FEMA OpenFEMA Disaster Declarations (this product uses the FEMA OpenFEMA API but is not endorsed by FEMA) (1953–2026)
- NCES Common Core of Data (2023–24)
- BLS Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages; USDA ERS county unemployment (BLS LAUS) (2000–2024)
- The Town Files lifestyle rankings, built from federal demographic, school, crime and housing data (2025)