City safety & data profile

AugustaME

Augusta, ME is a 19K-resident city in Kennebec County with a median household income of $47,979.

Kennebec County, Maine. Federal health, economic, and safety indicators for Augusta, drawn from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey, CDC PLACES, and CMS Hospital Compare. Augusta has a population larger than 40% of the 4,640 U.S. cities Areazine tracks, a median home value of $201,000, and 3 hospitals serving the surrounding area.

Data updated 2026-07-20

19K
Population
Top 60%
By size
$47,979
Median income
$201,000
Median home
18.2%
Poverty rate

The read on Augusta

Augusta posts a median household income higher than 7% of U.S. cities Areazine tracks, where 3 hospitals serve the Augusta area.

Top 93%
by median income, US cities
3
hospitals in & near Augusta

Where Augusta income ranks nationally

Median household income vs. every place Areazine profiles (place-level ACS)

$47,979 Bottom 7% higher than 7% of 3,889 places Areazine profiles

$0–$20,000: 0 places Areazine profiles (0%). Below this entry. $20,000–$40,000: 71 places Areazine profiles (2%). Below this entry. $40,000–$60,000: 788 places Areazine profiles (20%). This entry sits in this band. $60,000–$80,000: 1,055 places Areazine profiles (27%). Above this entry. $80,000–$100,000: 768 places Areazine profiles (20%). Above this entry. $100,000–$120,000: 515 places Areazine profiles (13%). Above this entry. $120,000–$140,000: 308 places Areazine profiles (8%). Above this entry. $140,000–$160,000: 171 places Areazine profiles (4%). Above this entry. $160,000–$180,000: 92 places Areazine profiles (2%). Above this entry. $180,000–$200,000: 47 places Areazine profiles (1%). Above this entry. $200,000–$220,000: 28 places Areazine profiles (1%). Above this entry. $220,000–$240,000: 18 places Areazine profiles (0%). Above this entry. $240,000–$260,000: 28 places Areazine profiles (1%). Above this entry. ME $0 $260,000 every profiled place, bucketed by value

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Source U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (place-level) · 2024 ACS 5-year

The quick read

Reading Augusta, ME beyond the headline numbers

Augusta sits inside Kennebec County, Maine, at roughly 44.31°N, -69.78°W. Population 18,899, $47,979 median household income. Median home value $201,000, median rent $919. Poverty rate 18.2%, read against that income figure since two cities on the same median can differ underneath it.

CDC PLACES: Augusta's highest-prevalence health measure is short sleep duration at 36.8%, then high blood pressure at 36.7%. 3 hospitals in/around Augusta, 4/5 avg rating, 2 with an ER.

Sources: U.S. Census ACS, CDC PLACES, CMS Hospital Compare, plus live alerts for Augusta from FEMA, NOAA, FDA, and CPSC. Comparison bars benchmark each metric against the national reference.

Population
18,899
Augusta
Median Income
$47,979
-29% vs avg
Median Home Value
$201,000
-12% vs avg
Median Age
42.5
years

10-Year Trends 2013–2024

County-level trend (Kennebec County) - Augusta's own historical series isn't separately published by the Census Bureau, so these year-over-year figures track the surrounding county, not the city alone.

20132024
Population
127K+4%
Median Income
$69,077+48%
Median Home Value
$238,200+56%
Poverty Rate
11.6%-13%
Unemployment
3.9%-54%

Economics

Economics indicators for Augusta, ME
IndicatorValue
Median Rent
$919/mo
Poverty Rate
18.2% +28% vs avg
Unemployment 5.7%
Bachelor's Degree+ 28.9%
Work From Home 15.1%
Public Transit 0.4%

Population

White 88.7%
African American 2.3%
Asian 1.3%
Two or More Ethnicities 5.4%

Health Profile 15 measures

Health Indicators

Short Sleep Duration
36.8%
High Blood Pressure
36.7%
Obesity
34.4%
Physical Inactivity
27.7%
Frequent Mental Distress
19.2%
Current Smoking
17.5%
Frequent Physical Distress
16.3%
Diabetes
13.2%
Current Asthma
12.8%
Binge Drinking
12.4%

Preventive Care

Dental Visit 57%
Annual Checkup 81%

Other Measures

Lack of Health Insurance
9.3%
Coronary Heart Disease
8.5%
Stroke
4.2%

Hospitals 3 total

Rating Distribution
★★★★★
0
★★★★
2
★★★
0
★★
0
★
0
Average Rating
4/5
Total Hospitals
3
With ER
2
MAINE GENERAL MEDICAL CENTER
AUGUSTA · Acute Care Hospitals · ER
★★★★☆
TOGUS VA MEDICAL CENTER
AUGUSTA · Acute Care - Veterans Administration · ER
★★★★☆

Frequently Asked Questions 6

What is the population of Augusta, ME? ▼
Augusta, ME has a population of 18,899 people, located in Kennebec County, Maine.
What is the median household income in Augusta? ▼
The median household income in Augusta, ME is $47,979 per year, per the U.S. Census ACS. The poverty rate is 18.2%.
What is the median home value in Augusta? ▼
The median home value in Augusta, ME is $201,000. Median rent is $919/month.
What are the top health concerns in Augusta? ▼
The top health indicators in Augusta include Short Sleep Duration (36.8%), High Blood Pressure (36.7%), Obesity (34.4%). Data from CDC PLACES.
How many hospitals are in Augusta? ▼
Augusta has 3 hospitals with an average rating of 4/5 stars. 2 have emergency departments.
What is the median age in Augusta? ▼
The median age in Augusta, ME is 42.5 years. 28.9% of residents have a bachelor's degree or higher.

Safety Context

Augusta, ME is located in Kennebec County, Maine. With a population of 19K and a $47,979 median household income, the community faces health challenges including short sleep duration and high blood pressure. Residents have access to 3 hospitals with an average rating of 4/5 stars. Safety alerts for the Augusta area are monitored from federal and state agencies including FEMA, NOAA, FDA, and CPSC.

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Primary source data

EPA Outdoor Air Quality Data

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AirNow - Maine

Real-time AQI for every monitored Maine location

National Weather Service

NOAA active watches, warnings, advisories

CDC Air Quality & Health

Health-impact reference for every AQI category

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National Ambient Air Quality Standards, the regulatory thresholds

Nearby Cities 8

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Using Augusta's profile

Use this as a starting research checklist, not a verdict on whether to live here.

  • Check live recalls, weather and hazard alerts scoped to the Augusta area before relying on national headlines. Check your area
  • Read the poverty rate alongside the income figure, two places with the same median can have very different realities.
  • Compare Augusta against Maine peers on any ranking lens. Explore Maine

Population and economics (income, home value, poverty, education) are place-level U.S. Census ACS; health is CDC PLACES; hospital counts reflect facilities in and around the city.

Data Sources

All data on this page comes from official U.S. government sources. Population and economic data from the Census Bureau American Community Survey (2024 5-year estimates, place geography). Health data from the CDC PLACES program (2023). Hospital ratings from CMS Hospital Compare (2024). Climate data from NOAA. Education data from NCES. Cost of living from Bureau of Economic Analysis. Crime statistics, where referenced on Areazine, originate from the FBI Crime Data Explorer. Housing market figures referenced on Areazine come from HUD Fair Market Rents. Census economics and population are at place geography; some health and hospital indicators are reported at the county level (Kennebec County) where that is the smallest published unit.

Every figure on Areazine is published directly from official U.S. government sources, no number is typed in by an editor. City demographic and health figures are compiled directly from U.S. Census, CDC, and CMS releases, updated quarterly within 30 days of upstream release. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error. Data current as of 2026.