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Augusta, MT

Augusta, MT.

Population: 520 (Census ACS)

The typical home value in Augusta, MT is $321,082 — up 5.1% over the past year. 3 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Relatively Low, with winter weather, cold wave, avalanche the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 5.4% below the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$321,082

Typical home value

+5.1%

1-year change

Relatively Low

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Typical home value
$321,082
1-year appreciation
+5.1%
3-year appreciation
+11.6%
5-year appreciation
+28.6%
10-year appreciation
+82.3%
Peak value since 2000 (Aug 2026)
$321,082
House Price Index (state)
753.3 (+2.6% YoY)

Sources: home value index (ZIP-level) · FHFA House Price Index (state-level)

Market activity

Median list price
$190,000
For-sale inventory
5
Active listings
4
1-year forecast
+2.2%

Source: recent area sales and market data (ZIP-level)

Rents

Studio fair-market rent
$1,151/mo
1BR fair-market rent
$1,320/mo
2BR fair-market rent
$1,653/mo
3BR fair-market rent
$2,289/mo
4BR fair-market rent
$2,392/mo

Sources: market rent index (ZIP-level) · HUD Fair Market Rents (metro/county-level, 40th-percentile regulatory reference)

Affordability

Cost of living index (Below Average)
94.6 (100 = US avg)
Electricity rate (state-level)
13.0¢/kWh
Natural gas rate (state-level)
$9.00/MCF
30-year mortgage rate (national)
7.40%
15-year mortgage rate (national)
6.73%

Sources: BEA Regional Price Parities (metro/state-level) · EIA energy rates (state-level) · Freddie Mac PMMS (national)

Schools

Total schools
3
Elementary schools
1
Middle schools
1
High schools
1
Avg student-teacher ratio
8.0 : 1
School districts serving the area
Augusta Elem, Augusta H S
Schools include
Augusta Elementary School, Augusta 7-8, Augusta High School

Source: NCES school directory, 2024-25 (school-address-based)

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Relatively Low
Top hazards (county)
winter weather, cold wave, avalanche, landslide, lightning
Notable hazard ratings (county)
winter weather: Very High · cold wave: Relatively High · wildfire: Relatively Moderate · avalanche: Relatively Moderate · landslide: Relatively Moderate · lightning: Relatively Moderate
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 91% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
46.1%
Radon potential (county)
High radon potential — EPA Zone 1 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
None
EPA recommends radon testing for every home regardless of zone.

Sources: FEMA National Risk Index (county-level) · FEMA NFIP flood-insurance claims (ZIP-level) · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (county-level) · EPA radon zones + Superfund NPL

Climate (30-year normals)

Annual precipitation
44.6 in
USDA plant hardiness zone
4b (extreme annual low -25 to -20°F)

Sources: NOAA Climate Normals (30-year, nearest-station) · USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map (2023)

Air quality

Air quality rating
Good
Median AQI (annual)
44
Days with Good air quality
261
Days with Moderate air quality
104
Highest AQI recorded (year)
93

Source: EPA annual air quality index (county-level)

Amenities

Airports within 30 mi
6
Nearest airport
Augusta Airport (6 mi)
Hospitals in or near this ZIP
1
Hospitals include
BENEFIS TETON MEDICAL CENTER
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
3.1 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
5.0 / 5
Solar radiation rating
Fair (3.9 kWh/m²/day)

Sources: National Park Service · FAA airport data · CMS hospital data (same ZIP, else within ~40 mi) · DOE/NREL (proximity-based)

Migration

Net migration (county)
+607 tax filers

Source: IRS SOI county-to-county migration (county-level; published with a multi-year lag)

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1962
Housing built before 1970
58.2%
Housing built 2000 or later
15.5%
Median annual property tax
$1,444
Households with broadband internet
61.4%

Source: Census ACS 5-year estimates (ZIP-level)

Employment & development

Total county employment
28,654
Average weekly wage
$1,187
Top industries (by employment)
Health Care, Accommodation & Food, Professional Services
Annual residential building permits (county)
193

Sources: BLS QCEW (county-level) · Census Building Permits (county-level)

How it compares

AugustaState medianUS median
Typical home value$321,082$426,961$288,527
Median annual property tax$1,444$1,830$2,006

State and US medians are computed across all US ZIP codes with sufficient public-data coverage, from the same sources as the figures above.

Area data compiled from public government, academic, and industry research feeds. Data sources →

Common questions

What is the typical home value in Augusta, MT?
$321,082.
What is typical rent in Augusta, MT?
2-bedroom fair-market rent: $1,653/month (HUD FMR — a 40th-percentile regulatory reference, not market-observed).
What is the natural-hazard risk in Augusta, MT?
Overall risk: Relatively Low (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: winter weather, cold wave, avalanche, landslide, lightning.
What is the wildfire risk in Augusta, MT?
Risk to homes is higher than 91% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in Augusta, MT?
High radon potential — EPA Zone 1 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near Augusta, MT?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve Augusta, MT?
3 schools (1 elementary, 1 middle, 1 high) (NCES, 2024-25).
What is the air quality in Augusta, MT?
Good. Median AQI: 44. (EPA AQI).
What is the cost of living in Augusta, MT?
Regional Price Parity: 94.6 (100 = US average) (Below Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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