The Town FilesAugusta, Kansas
City in Butler County · population 9,256 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $175,500
- Household income
- $64,919
- Jan low / Jul high
- 20° / 91°
- Snow a year
- 9 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 40
- Median age
- 38.4
Augusta is a city of 9,256 people in Butler County, Kansas. The median home is worth $175,500, above the typical Kansas town ($128,200). It ranks more walkable than 83% of Kansas towns, more vibrant than 82% of Kansas towns, more of a college town than 77% of Kansas towns.
How Augusta ranks
Percentile among Kansas towns with at least 500 people on The Town Files lifestyle rankings. 50 is typical for the state; 90 means better than 90% of Kansas towns.
Homes and cost of living
The median home in Augusta is worth $175,500, above the typical Kansas town ($128,200). Homes cost about 2.7 times the median household income of $64,919, which is more affordable than 21% of Kansas towns. Median rent is $865 a month. 71.1% of households own their home.
| Housing | Augusta | Typical Kansas town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $175,500 | $128,200 |
| Median rent | $865 | $815 |
| Median household income | $64,919 | $63,857 |
| Home value ÷ income | 2.7× | 2.1× |
| Homeownership | 71.1% | 73.7% |
| Median year built | 1977 | 1964 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 0.0% | — |
Who lives in Augusta
| People | Augusta | Typical Kansas town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 38.4 | 38.5 |
| Age 65 and over | 18.3% | 19.0% |
| Under 18 | 22.8% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 23.9% | 24.0% |
| Below the poverty line | 11.9% | 10.6% |
| Veterans | 8.8% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 2.6% | — |
| Work from home | 10.2% | 6.4% |
| Average commute | 24.3 min | 19.6 min |
| Homes with broadband | 82.6% | 89.2% |
Weather in Augusta
July highs average 91.3°F and January lows 20.2°F. About 38.7 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 8.5 inches of snow (typical Kansas town: 12.4 in). Expect about 53 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 112 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
40 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Augusta since 1950, compared with 26 for the typical Kansas town. 6 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an F5, struck on April 26, 1991 about 6.6 miles from the town center and killed 13. Tornadoes within 10 miles have caused 17 deaths and 236 injuries since 1950. The most recent was on April 30, 2024.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 200 times; the largest was 6.00 inches on May 17, 1959.
Severe weather in Butler County since 1996
Butler County has been included in 29 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for flood, tornado, hurricane.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| September 1, 2026 | Severe Storm | DR-4943: Severe Storms, Straight-Line Winds, Tornadoes, And Flooding |
| September 11, 2025 | Severe Storm | DR-4891: Severe Storms, Straight-Line Winds, Tornadoes, And Flooding |
| April 28, 2024 | Winter Storm | DR-4774: Severe Winter Storm |
| March 29, 2020 | Biological | DR-4504: Covid-19 Pandemic |
| March 13, 2020 | Biological | EM-3481: Covid-19 |
Jobs and pay in Butler County
Butler County had 19,881 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $50,462 a year. Unemployment was 2.7% in 2023; in Augusta itself the ACS puts it at 4.2%.
Public schools in Augusta
5 public schools with 1,962 students, about 14.9 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| Augusta Sr High | 9-12 | 627 | 14.9 |
| Augusta Middle School | 6-8 | 446 | 13.5 |
| Ewalt Elementary | PK-5 | 322 | 18.9 |
| Lincoln Elem | PK-5 | 307 | 13.3 |
| Garfield Elem | PK-5 | 260 | 15.3 |
Towns near Augusta
- Andover, KS8.8 mi · 14,892 people · home $291,400
- El Dorado, KS10.4 mi · 12,870 people · home $120,300
- Rose Hill, KS12.5 mi · 4,185 people · home $219,900
- Bel Aire, KS15.9 mi · 8,262 people · home $238,100
- Derby, KS18.2 mi · 25,625 people · home $236,900
- Oaklawn-Sunview, KS18.8 mi · 2,880 people · home $54,200
- Wichita, KS20.4 mi · 397,532 people · home $190,800
- Park City, KS20.7 mi · 8,333 people · home $177,100
Augusta questions
Is Augusta, Kansas a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Augusta scores better for retirees than 11% of Kansas towns and quieter than 20%. 18.3% of residents are 65 or older (median age 38.4).
How much does a house cost in Augusta?
The median owner-occupied home in Augusta is valued at $175,500 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $64,919, so homes cost about 2.7 times income. Median rent is $865 a month.
What is the weather like in Augusta?
July highs average 91.3°F and January lows 20.2°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 38.7 inches of precipitation a year and 8.5 inches of snow.
Does Augusta get tornadoes?
40 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Augusta since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was a F5 on April 26, 1991. The typical Kansas town has had 26.
- 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)