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Augusta is part of the [[Helena, Montana|Helena]] [[Helena, Montana micropolitan area|Micropolitan Statistical Area]].
Augusta is part of the [[Helena, Montana|Helena]] [[Helena, Montana micropolitan area|Micropolitan Statistical Area]].


The original townsite was dedicated on May 8, 1893. A fire on April 4, 1901, destroyed part of the town.<ref name="mhs">{{cite web|title=Montana Place Names Companion|url=http://mtplacenames.org/|publisher=Montana Historical Society|accessdate=20 June 2017}}</ref>
The original townsite was dedicated on May 8, 1893. A fire on April 4, 1901, destroyed part of the town.<ref name="mhs">{{cite web|title=Montana Place Names Companion|url=http://mtplacenames.org/|publisher=Montana Historical Society|accessdate=June 20, 2017}}</ref>


==Geography==
==Geography==
Augusta is located in northern Lewis and Clark County at {{coord|47|29|27|N|112|23|39|W|type:city}} (47.490892, -112.394181),<ref name="GR1">{{cite web|url=https://www.census.gov/geographies/reference-files/time-series/geo/gazetteer-files.html|publisher=[[United States Census Bureau]]|accessdate=2011-04-23|date=2011-02-12|title=US Gazetteer files: 2010, 2000, and 1990}}</ref> on the north side of Elk Creek (or the South Fork of the Sun River), which flows out of the [[Lewis and Clark Range]] to the southwest and leads northeast to the [[Sun River]], part of the [[Missouri River]] watershed.
Augusta is located in northern Lewis and Clark County on the north side of Elk Creek (or the South Fork of the Sun River), which flows out of the [[Lewis and Clark Range]] to the southwest and leads northeast to the [[Sun River]], part of the [[Missouri River]] watershed.

[[U.S. Route 287#Montana|U.S. Route 287]] passes through Augusta as the northern part of its Main Street, and leads north {{convert|26|mi}} to its northern terminus at [[Choteau, Montana|Choteau]] and south {{convert|38|mi}} to [[Interstate 15 in Montana|Interstate 15]] near [[Wolf Creek, Montana|Wolf Creek]]. [[Helena, Montana|Helena]], the state capital, is {{convert|76|mi}} south of Augusta via US 287 and I-15. [[Montana Highway 21]] leads east from Augusta {{convert|22|mi}} to [[Simms, Montana|Simms]] and is the first in a series of highways that lead east {{convert|54|mi}} to [[Great Falls, Montana|Great Falls]].


According to the [[United States Census Bureau]], the Augusta CDP has a total area of {{convert|2.4|km2|order=flip}}, all land.<ref name="Gazetteer 2019">{{cite web| url=https://www2.census.gov/geo/docs/maps-data/data/gazetteer/2019_Gazetteer/2019_gaz_place_30.txt| title=U.S. Gazetteer Files: 2019: Places: Montana| website=U.S. Census Bureau Geography Division| accessdate=April 23, 2020}}</ref>
According to the [[United States Census Bureau]], the Augusta CDP has a total area of {{convert|2.4|km2|order=flip}}, all land.<ref name="Gazetteer 2019">{{cite web| url=https://www2.census.gov/geo/docs/maps-data/data/gazetteer/2019_Gazetteer/2019_gaz_place_30.txt| title=U.S. Gazetteer Files: 2019: Places: Montana| website=U.S. Census Bureau Geography Division| accessdate=April 23, 2020}}</ref>
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As of the 2020 census,<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://data.census.gov/cedsci/profile?g=1600000US3003025|title=Explore Census Data}}</ref> there were 316 people, and 142 households in the CDP. There were 205 housing units (161 occupied). 25.2% of people were under 18 and 23.3% were 65 and over.
As of the 2020 census,<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://data.census.gov/cedsci/profile?g=1600000US3003025|title=Explore Census Data}}</ref> there were 316 people, and 142 households in the CDP. There were 205 housing units (161 occupied). 25.2% of people were under 18 and 23.3% were 65 and over.


As of the [[census]]<ref name="GR2">{{cite web|url=https://www.census.gov |publisher=[[United States Census Bureau]] |accessdate=2008-01-31 |title=U.S. Census website }}</ref> of 2000, there were 284 people, 142 households, and 83 families residing in the CDP. The population density was {{convert|509.1|PD/sqmi|PD/km2|sp=us|adj=off}}. There were 193 housing units at an average density of {{convert|346.0|/sqmi|/km2|sp=us|adj=off}}. The racial makeup of the CDP was 92.61% [[White (U.S. Census)|White]], 2.46% [[Native American (U.S. Census)|Native American]], 1.41% from [[Race (United States Census)|other races]], and 3.52% from two or more races. [[Hispanic (U.S. Census)|Hispanic]] or [[Latino (U.S. Census)|Latino]] of any race were 1.76% of the population.
As of the [[census]]<ref name="GR2">{{cite web|url=https://www.census.gov |publisher=[[United States Census Bureau]] |accessdate=January 31, 2008 |title=U.S. Census website }}</ref> of 2000, there were 284 people, 142 households, and 83 families residing in the CDP. The population density was {{convert|509.1|PD/sqmi|PD/km2|sp=us|adj=off}}. There were 193 housing units at an average density of {{convert|346.0|/sqmi|/km2|sp=us|adj=off}}. The racial makeup of the CDP was 92.61% [[White (U.S. Census)|White]], 2.46% [[Native American (U.S. Census)|Native American]], 1.41% from [[Race (United States Census)|other races]], and 3.52% from two or more races. [[Hispanic (U.S. Census)|Hispanic]] or [[Latino (U.S. Census)|Latino]] of any race were 1.76% of the population.


There were 142 households, out of which 19.0% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 48.6% were [[Marriage|married couples]] living together, 6.3% had a female householder with no husband present, and 41.5% were non-families. 38.7% of all households were made up of individuals, and 19.0% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.00 and the average family size was 2.63.
There were 142 households, out of which 19.0% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 48.6% were [[Marriage|married couples]] living together, 6.3% had a female householder with no husband present, and 41.5% were non-families. 38.7% of all households were made up of individuals, and 19.0% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.00 and the average family size was 2.63.
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==Education==
==Education==
Augusta has a public school serving grades K-12.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.augustaschool.org/|title=Augusta Public Schools|website=Augusta Public Schools|language=en|access-date=2020-04-08}}</ref> [[Augusta High School (Montana)|Augusta High School]] is a Class C school. They are known as the Elks.<ref>{{cite web |title=Member Schools |url=https://www.mhsa.org/memberschools |publisher=Montana High School Association |access-date=19 April 2021}}</ref>
Augusta has a public school system serving grades K-12.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.augustaschool.org/|title=Augusta Public Schools|website=Augusta Public Schools|language=en|access-date=April 8, 2020}}</ref> The CDP is covered by two school districts: Augusta Elementary School District and Augusta High School District.<ref name=LewisClarkSchoolDistrictmaps2020>{{cite web|url=https://www2.census.gov/geo/maps/DC2020/PL20/st30_mt/schooldistrict_maps/c30049_lewis_and_clark/DC20SD_C30049.pdf|title=2020 CENSUS - SCHOOL DISTRICT REFERENCE MAP: Lewis and Clark County, MT|publisher=[[U.S. Census Bureau]]|access-date=2024-03-14}}</ref> Both districts are a part of [[Augusta Public Schools]].<ref>{{cite web|url=https://apps.opi.mt.gov/SchoolDirectory/frmdirectorydistrictpdf.aspx|title=Directory of Montana Schools|publisher=[[Montana Office of Public Instruction]]|date=2024-03-13|access-date=2024-03-14|page=157/319}}</ref> [[Augusta High School (Montana)|Augusta High School]] is a Class C school. The mascot is the Elks.<ref>{{cite web |title=Member Schools |url=https://www.mhsa.org/memberschools |publisher=Montana High School Association |access-date=April 19, 2021}}</ref>


Augusta has a [[public library]], a branch of the Lewis & Clark Library.<ref>{{cite web | url=https://publiclibraries.com/state/montana/ | title=Montana Public Libraries | publisher=PublicLibraries.com | accessdate=14 June 2019}}</ref>
Augusta has a [[public library]], a branch of the Lewis & Clark Library.<ref>{{cite web | url=https://publiclibraries.com/state/montana/ | title=Montana Public Libraries | publisher=PublicLibraries.com | accessdate=June 14, 2019}}</ref>

==Media==
The [[Augusta Breeze]] is an online newspaper, published through the [[Great Falls Gazette]].<ref>{{cite web |title=August Breeze |url=https://gfgazette.com/category/augusta-breeze/ |publisher=Great Falls Gazette |access-date=January 2, 2024}}</ref>

==Infrastructure==
[[U.S. Route 287#Montana|U.S. Route 287]] passes through Augusta as the northern part of its Main Street, and leads north {{convert|26|mi}} to its northern terminus at [[Choteau, Montana|Choteau]] and south {{convert|38|mi}} to [[Interstate 15 in Montana|Interstate 15]] near [[Wolf Creek, Montana|Wolf Creek]]. [[Helena, Montana|Helena]], the state capital, is {{convert|76|mi}} south of Augusta via US 287 and I-15. [[Montana Highway 21]] leads east from Augusta {{convert|22|mi}} to [[Simms, Montana|Simms]] and is the first in a series of highways that lead east {{convert|54|mi}} to [[Great Falls, Montana|Great Falls]].


==References==
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==External links==
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Latest revision as of 00:35, 17 September 2024

Augusta, Montana
Census-designated place
Location of Augusta, Montana
Location of Augusta, Montana
Coordinates: 47°29′27″N 112°23′39″W / 47.49083°N 112.39417°W / 47.49083; -112.39417
CountryUnited States
StateMontana
CountyLewis and Clark
Area
[1]
 • Total0.92 sq mi (2.39 km2)
 • Land0.92 sq mi (2.39 km2)
 • Water0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2)
Elevation
4,068 ft (1,240 m)
Population
 (2020)
 • Total316
 • Density342.73/sq mi (132.26/km2)
Time zoneUTC-7 (Mountain (MST))
 • Summer (DST)UTC-6 (MDT)
ZIP code
59410
Area code406
FIPS code30-03025
GNIS feature ID0800366

Augusta is an unincorporated community and census-designated place (CDP) in Lewis and Clark County, Montana, United States. The population was 309 at the 2010 census[2] and rose to 316 in the 2020 census.[3] The most accepted version in the naming of this town is after Augusta Hogan, thought to be the first child born in this town, the daughter of J. D. Hogan, an early rancher.[4]

Augusta is part of the Helena Micropolitan Statistical Area.

The original townsite was dedicated on May 8, 1893. A fire on April 4, 1901, destroyed part of the town.[5]

Geography

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Augusta is located in northern Lewis and Clark County on the north side of Elk Creek (or the South Fork of the Sun River), which flows out of the Lewis and Clark Range to the southwest and leads northeast to the Sun River, part of the Missouri River watershed.

According to the United States Census Bureau, the Augusta CDP has a total area of 0.93 square miles (2.4 km2), all land.[6]

Augusta is a gateway to the Bob Marshall Wilderness and Scapegoat Wilderness areas and the Lewis and Clark National Forest.

Climate

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According to the Köppen Climate Classification system, Augusta has a semi-arid climate, abbreviated "BSk" on climate maps.[7]

Climate data for Augusta, Montana (1991–2020 normals, extremes 1901–present)
Month Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Year
Record high °F (°C) 71
(22) 		72
(22) 		76
(24) 		89
(32) 		94
(34) 		102
(39) 		102
(39) 		103
(39) 		97
(36) 		94
(34) 		79
(26) 		69
(21) 		103
(39)
Mean daily maximum °F (°C) 39.0
(3.9) 		39.5
(4.2) 		47.0
(8.3) 		55.1
(12.8) 		64.5
(18.1) 		71.9
(22.2) 		82.4
(28.0) 		82.0
(27.8) 		72.7
(22.6) 		58.8
(14.9) 		45.0
(7.2) 		38.4
(3.6) 		58.0
(14.4)
Daily mean °F (°C) 28.0
(−2.2) 		27.7
(−2.4) 		35.3
(1.8) 		43.2
(6.2) 		51.8
(11.0) 		59.3
(15.2) 		66.9
(19.4) 		65.7
(18.7) 		57.4
(14.1) 		46.2
(7.9) 		35.3
(1.8) 		28.2
(−2.1) 		45.4
(7.4)
Mean daily minimum °F (°C) 17.1
(−8.3) 		16.0
(−8.9) 		23.6
(−4.7) 		31.4
(−0.3) 		39.1
(3.9) 		46.6
(8.1) 		51.3
(10.7) 		49.5
(9.7) 		42.2
(5.7) 		33.5
(0.8) 		25.6
(−3.6) 		18.0
(−7.8) 		32.8
(0.4)
Record low °F (°C) −51
(−46) 		−48
(−44) 		−40
(−40) 		−22
(−30) 		7
(−14) 		23
(−5) 		30
(−1) 		23
(−5) 		0
(−18) 		−17
(−27) 		−39
(−39) 		−48
(−44) 		−51
(−46)
Average precipitation inches (mm) 0.45
(11) 		0.69
(18) 		0.71
(18) 		1.64
(42) 		2.67
(68) 		3.01
(76) 		1.17
(30) 		1.18
(30) 		1.38
(35) 		1.40
(36) 		0.70
(18) 		0.51
(13) 		15.51
(394)
Source 1: NOAA[8]
Source 2: National Weather Service[9]

Demographics

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Historical population
CensusPop.Note%±
2020316—
U.S. Decennial Census[10]

As of the 2020 census,[11] there were 316 people, and 142 households in the CDP. There were 205 housing units (161 occupied). 25.2% of people were under 18 and 23.3% were 65 and over.

As of the census[12] of 2000, there were 284 people, 142 households, and 83 families residing in the CDP. The population density was 509.1 inhabitants per square mile (196.6/km2). There were 193 housing units at an average density of 346.0 per square mile (133.6/km2). The racial makeup of the CDP was 92.61% White, 2.46% Native American, 1.41% from other races, and 3.52% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.76% of the population.

There were 142 households, out of which 19.0% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 48.6% were married couples living together, 6.3% had a female householder with no husband present, and 41.5% were non-families. 38.7% of all households were made up of individuals, and 19.0% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.00 and the average family size was 2.63.

In the CDP, the population was spread out, with 19.4% under the age of 18, 4.2% from 18 to 24, 16.9% from 25 to 44, 33.5% from 45 to 64, and 26.1% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 50 years. For every 100 females, there were 104.3 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 112.0 males.

The median income for a household in the CDP was $24,688, and the median income for a family was $30,956. Males had a median income of $23,125 versus $15,536 for females. The per capita income for the CDP was $14,608. About 9.6% of families and 14.7% of the population were below the poverty line, including 27.5% of those under the age of eighteen and 6.1% of those 65 or over.

Education

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Augusta has a public school system serving grades K-12.[13] The CDP is covered by two school districts: Augusta Elementary School District and Augusta High School District.[14] Both districts are a part of Augusta Public Schools.[15] Augusta High School is a Class C school. The mascot is the Elks.[16]

Augusta has a public library, a branch of the Lewis & Clark Library.[17]

Media

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The Augusta Breeze is an online newspaper, published through the Great Falls Gazette.[18]

Infrastructure

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U.S. Route 287 passes through Augusta as the northern part of its Main Street, and leads north 26 miles (42 km) to its northern terminus at Choteau and south 38 miles (61 km) to Interstate 15 near Wolf Creek. Helena, the state capital, is 76 miles (122 km) south of Augusta via US 287 and I-15. Montana Highway 21 leads east from Augusta 22 miles (35 km) to Simms and is the first in a series of highways that lead east 54 miles (87 km) to Great Falls.

References

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  1. ^ "ArcGIS REST Services Directory". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved September 5, 2022.
  2. ^ "Total Population: 2010 Census DEC Summary File 1 (P1), Augusta CDP, Montana". data.census.gov. U.S. Census Bureau. Retrieved April 23, 2020.
  3. ^ "Total Population: 2020 Population Augusta CDP, Montana". data.census.gov. U.S. Census Bureau. Retrieved December 2, 2021.
  4. ^ Carkeek Cheney, Roberta (1983). Names on the Face of Montana. Missoula, Montana: Mountain Press Publishing Company. p. 10. ISBN 0-87842-150-5.
  5. ^ "Montana Place Names Companion". Montana Historical Society. Retrieved June 20, 2017.
  6. ^ "U.S. Gazetteer Files: 2019: Places: Montana". U.S. Census Bureau Geography Division. Retrieved April 23, 2020.
  7. ^ Climate Summary for Augusta, Montana
  8. ^ "U.S. Climate Normals Quick Access – Station: Augusta, MT". National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration. Retrieved September 16, 2024.
  9. ^ "NOAA Online Weather Data – NWS Great Falls". National Weather Service. Retrieved September 16, 2024.
  10. ^ "Census of Population and Housing". Census.gov. Retrieved June 4, 2016.
  11. ^ "Explore Census Data".
  12. ^ "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved January 31, 2008.
  13. ^ "Augusta Public Schools". Augusta Public Schools. Retrieved April 8, 2020.
  14. ^ "2020 CENSUS - SCHOOL DISTRICT REFERENCE MAP: Lewis and Clark County, MT" (PDF). U.S. Census Bureau. Retrieved March 14, 2024.
  15. ^ "Directory of Montana Schools". Montana Office of Public Instruction. March 13, 2024. p. 157/319. Retrieved March 14, 2024.
  16. ^ "Member Schools". Montana High School Association. Retrieved April 19, 2021.
  17. ^ "Montana Public Libraries". PublicLibraries.com. Retrieved June 14, 2019.
  18. ^ "August Breeze". Great Falls Gazette. Retrieved January 2, 2024.
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