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Augusta, Kansas

city · Butler County

At a glance

9,216
Population
$175,500
Median home value (all homes)
42% below U.S. median
$225,268
Typical market value
Zillow, 2026-07
$865/mo
Median rent
36% below U.S. median
$64,919
Median household income
17% below U.S. median
24.3 min
Average commute
82.6%
Homes with broadband
88.52%
Locations with fiber available
4.2%
Unemployment

Cost of living (Clay Affordability Index)

CAI 89 — 11% below the national average. how it's computed

Housing24% below
Goods & services6% below
Utilities16% above
Taxes7% below
Insurance16% below
Commute cost13% below
For business: Kansas is CBII band 2/5 · time to build band 1/5. See state page for the breakdown.

Living here

Nearest 4-year college15 mi
Nearest community college10 mi
Nearest technical college15 mi
High school graduates94.8%
College graduates23.9%

Doing business here

Economic development contacts, most local first:

state Kansas Department of Commerce
The Kansas Department of Commerce is the state agency providing business development resources, incentives, and workforce services. It serves businesses looking to locate or expand in Kansas.
State sales taxYes
State income taxYes
Right-to-work stateYes

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