Each edition grades its towns against each other only.
21% of residents live below the poverty line in Augusta Township, above both the Illinois town median (8.4%) and the median of U.S. towns (9.6%). Augusta Township has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.
Where Augusta Township beats most towns.
In a town this size, neighbors are the best guide. Ask them anything.
Census counts: 1,015 in 1880, 553 in 2020. The archive holds 2 old photos and papers going back to 1949 and 3 maps from 1946 on.
Who provides power, water and the rest in Augusta Township, and how to reach them.
EPA SDWIS (Oct 9, 2026) · HIFLD + EIA-861 2025 · Census 2020 ZCTAs · NCES 2024–25 · registration: vote.gov, updated Sep 12, 2025.
Ordered by what stands out in Augusta Township.
Most working residents leave Augusta Township for work: only 6% work in town. At $45,000, Augusta Township’s median household income is against $83,000 in Illinois’ towns and $80,000 across U.S. towns. Since 2013, Augusta Township has lost 229 jobs, to 170 in 2023.
| Augusta Township | Illinois towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $45,000 | $83,000 | $80,000 |
| Average trip to work | 22 minutes | 26 minutes | 25 minutes |
| Working residents who work in town | 5.9% | 8.3% | 8% |
Census LEHD 2023 · ACS
Its public schools are run by Southeastern CUSD 337. Its one school is below.
| School | Level | Students | Letter |
|---|---|---|---|
| Southeastern Jr/Sr High SchoolLargest public high schoolGrades 7–12 | Grades 7–12 | 182 | C |
NCES · EDFacts
Augusta Township has chilly winters and warm summers. July afternoons reach 86°, January nights drop to 18° and about 24 inches of snow falls in a winter.
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020
Augusta Township beats the Illinois average on 3 of 32 CDC measures and trails it on 11. 39% of Augusta Township adults have high blood pressure.
| Augusta Township | Illinois towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| High blood pressure (CDC PLACES) | 39% | 35% | 35% |
| Frequent physical distress (CDC PLACES) | 15% | 13% | 14% |
| Smoke cigarettes (CDC PLACES) | 16% | 13% | 14% |
| Obesity (CDC PLACES) | 39% | 37% | 35% |
| What stands out | Augusta Township | IL |
|---|---|---|
| Fewer uninsured adults | 7.8% | 9.9% |
| Fewer adults facing housing insecurity | 10.8% | 13.2% |
| More older adults who have lost all their teeth | 15.7% | 10.3% |
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CMS · HRSA
| Biggest places to walk | Trails | Acres |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Weinberg-King State Park | — | 2 |
Trails & parks © OpenStreetMap contributors · Conserved land: USGS PAD-US
Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 52% of U.S. communities.
FEMA National Risk Index · OpenFEMA
None within 15 miles of Augusta Township; the nearest are
About 8 of every 100 Augusta Township residents are enrolled in college, against 6 across Illinois.
Where Augusta Township’s working residents go each day. Line width shows the share.
Census LEHD 2023
Village in Illinois, United States
Augusta is a village in southeast Hancock County, Illinois, United States. The population was 553 at the 2020 census. It is located near Weinberg-King State Park.
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Augusta Township has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.