The Town FilesAugusta-Richmond County, Georgia
Consolidated government in Richmond County · population 202,081 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $178,400
- Household income
- $55,485
- Jan low / Jul high
- 35° / 94°
- Snow a year
- 1 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 11
- Median age
- 35.2
Augusta-Richmond County is a consolidated government of 202,081 people in Richmond County, Georgia. The median home is worth $178,400, below the typical Georgia town ($202,650). It ranks better transit than 87% of Georgia towns, more walkable than 83% of Georgia towns, more vibrant than 83% of Georgia towns.
How Augusta-Richmond County ranks
Percentile among Georgia towns with at least 500 people on The Town Files lifestyle rankings. 50 is typical for the state; 90 means better than 90% of Georgia towns.
Homes and cost of living
The median home in Augusta-Richmond County is worth $178,400, below the typical Georgia town ($202,650). Homes cost about 3.2 times the median household income of $55,485, which is more affordable than 57% of Georgia towns. Median rent is $1,142 a month. 50.8% of households own their home.
| Housing | Augusta-Richmond County | Typical Georgia town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $178,400 | $202,650 |
| Median rent | $1,142 | $1,000 |
| Median household income | $55,485 | $57,176 |
| Home value ÷ income | 3.2× | 3.4× |
| Homeownership | 50.8% | 60.5% |
| Median year built | 1980 | 1984 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 1.7% | — |
Who lives in Augusta-Richmond County
| People | Augusta-Richmond County | Typical Georgia town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 35.2 | 37.1 |
| Age 65 and over | 15.3% | 15.9% |
| Under 18 | 22.8% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 24.7% | 19.6% |
| Below the poverty line | 20.1% | 16.2% |
| Veterans | 11.1% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 3.8% | — |
| Work from home | 9.1% | 7.9% |
| Average commute | 21.1 min | 26.6 min |
| Homes with broadband | 87.7% | 88.0% |
Weather in Augusta-Richmond County
July highs average 94.1°F and January lows 35.3°F. About 44.1 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 0.8 inches of snow (typical Georgia town: 0.4 in). Expect about 86 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 51 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
11 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Augusta-Richmond County since 1950, compared with 17 for the typical Georgia town. 5 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an EF3, struck on April 10, 2009 about 5.1 miles from the town center. The most recent was on November 16, 2011.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 60 times; the largest was 2.00 inches on May 6, 2022.
Severe weather in Richmond County since 1996
Richmond County has been included in 15 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for flood, drought, hurricane.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| January 24, 2026 | Winter Storm | EM-3642: Severe Winter Storm |
| September 30, 2024 | Hurricane | DR-4830: Hurricane Helene |
| September 26, 2024 | Tropical Storm | EM-3616: Hurricane Helene |
| August 5, 2024 | Tropical Storm | EM-3607: Hurricane Debby |
| March 29, 2020 | Biological | DR-4501: Covid-19 Pandemic |
Jobs and pay in Richmond County
Richmond County had 104,210 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $58,481 a year. Unemployment was 4.6% in 2023; in Augusta-Richmond County itself the ACS puts it at 8.6%.
Public schools in Augusta-Richmond County
17 public schools with 9,618 students, about 12.5 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| Richmond Hill K-8 | PK-8 | 1,159 | 13.6 |
| Cross Creek High School | 9-12 | 1,124 | 12.6 |
| Butler High School | 9-12 | 900 | 13.2 |
| Glenn Hills High School | 9-12 | 852 | 11.5 |
| Wheeless Road Elementary School | PK-5 | 751 | 15.3 |
| Glenn Hills Middle School | 6-8 | 744 | 12.6 |
| Freedom Park Elementary | PK-8 | 559 | 10.5 |
| Meadowbrook Elementary School | PK-5 | 467 | 13.7 |
| Goshen Elementary School | PK-5 | 450 | 12.5 |
| Gracewood Elementary School | PK-5 | 441 | 13.0 |
| Glenn Hills Elementary School | PK-5 | 432 | 12.7 |
| Tobacco Road Elementary School | PK-5 | 431 | 12.3 |
Towns near Augusta-Richmond County
- Hephzibah, GA5.2 mi · 3,830 people · home $185,700
- Grovetown, GA9.7 mi · 15,577 people · home $254,300
- Martinez, GA10.8 mi · 34,535 people · home $246,100
- North Augusta, SC12.8 mi · 24,379 people · home $233,600
- Clearwater, SC13.3 mi · 4,079 people · home $158,100
- Belvedere, SC14.5 mi · 5,380 people · home $143,500
- Evans, GA14.5 mi · 34,536 people · home $366,100
- Harlem, GA14.8 mi · 3,571 people · home $274,500
Augusta-Richmond County questions
Is Augusta-Richmond County, Georgia a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Augusta-Richmond County scores better for retirees than 12% of Georgia towns and quieter than 16%. 15.3% of residents are 65 or older (median age 35.2).
How much does a house cost in Augusta-Richmond County?
The median owner-occupied home in Augusta-Richmond County is valued at $178,400 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $55,485, so homes cost about 3.2 times income. Median rent is $1,142 a month.
What is the weather like in Augusta-Richmond County?
July highs average 94.1°F and January lows 35.3°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 44.1 inches of precipitation a year and 0.8 inches of snow.
Does Augusta-Richmond County get tornadoes?
11 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Augusta-Richmond County since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was an EF3 on April 10, 2009. The typical Georgia town has had 17.
- 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)