Augusta

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Augusta is Maine’s state capital and the county seat of Kennebec County. It is located on the Kennebec River in the southern part of the state off Interstate 95. In 2000, Augusta’s population was reported to be just over 18,500, which was less than a .4% change from 1990. Other statistics include:

People
• Median Age: 40
• Percent of population married: 48%
Economy
• Unemployment rate: 5%
• Average Household Income: around $33,900
Housing
• Median Home Cost: $156,000
• Vacant Housing: 11.5%
• Average Apartment Rent (based on 2 bedrooms): $560
• Property Tax Rate (based on every $1000 of home’s value): $18.00
Climate
• Average July high: 79 degrees
• Average January low: 8 degrees
• Precipitation: 45 inches of rain, 71 inches of snow
• Elevation: 217 feet
Education
• School Expense (per student): $7,700
• Number of Students per Teacher: 14

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