Augusta, Illinois

About Augusta

Set in the western part of Illinois, Augusta is a tiny community, home to 539 residents as of the latest Census estimates.

Augusta holds the status of an incorporated village, one of the most intimate forms of local government in America. The community covers 0.69 square miles, giving it a balanced suburban layout with room to breathe at roughly 781 residents per square mile.

📰 Augusta News Today

• Gerhard Jung Obituary (2026) - Augusta, IL - Hamilton Funeral Home - Augusta Legacy obituary · Aug 16
• Storms damage Augusta, Illinois, apartments WGEM · Jul 21
• Illini Finish 8th at Augusta Haskins Award Invitational fightingillini.com · Apr 5
• Larry Hiland Obituary (1943 - 2026) - Augusta, IL - WGEM Legacy obituary · Aug 13
• Augusta Southeastern Basketball Schedule MaxPreps · Aug 11

Live headlines via Google News — updates through the day.

What Makes Augusta Unique

• One of 10 places in the US named Augusta — but the Illinois one has a character all its own.
• Positioned in western Illinois, convenient to the region's corridors and crossings.
• Part of the fabric of Illinois — one of 1,461 recognized communities statewide.

Why People Love It Here

• A tight community feel that bigger cities can't replicate.
• Cost of living typically runs below the big-metro average.
• Well connected: 3+ neighboring communities within 7 miles.

🏞️ Parks & Outdoors in Augusta

• Weinberg-King State Park · Nature reserve reviews ★
• Weinborg-King State Park reviews ★

Parks mapped by the OpenStreetMap community · "reviews" opens each park's live Google reviews.

🏫 Schools in Augusta

• Southeastern Jr/Sr High School

Public schools, U.S. Dept. of Education (NCES) 2023–24 directory.

⚡ Quick Facts

🗺️ Map of Augusta

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