Augusta is still recovering from the damage caused by Hurricane Helen, but the spotlight is shining brightly on Augusta ahead of Thanksgiving.
U.S. News & World Report recently ranked the 150 Best Places to Live in America, and Augusta was ranked 85th, one of three cities on the list.
Cities in the rankings are evaluated using data from sources such as the U.S. Census Bureau, FBI, U.S. Department of Labor, and U.S. News’ own internal resources.
The data was categorized into various metrics (healthcare, affordability, well-being, etc.) and evaluated using a methodology determined by Americans’ preferences. The percentage weighting for each index follows responses from a February 2024 public survey in which people across the country voted on what they considered the most important factors to consider when choosing where to live.
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Augusta received an overall score of 6.2 out of 10. Quality of life was rated 6.5 and value 7.3. Here’s what US news has to say about it:
“Most out-of-towners know Augusta as the home of the Masters Golf Tournament, but those who live here know that there is much more to the area than fairways and sand traps. Founded on the Savannah River in the early 1700s, Augusta played an important role in the Revolutionary War and the Civil War in the late 18th century, and more recently by James Brown. It was also the house where he spent his childhood. “The Godfather of Soul” But now, Augusta is no longer stuck in its past, with a thriving food scene, residents showing a deep interest in the arts and the outdoors, and even becoming a destination for retirees. . These are people who want a warm climate and a low cost of living. ”
Augusta also ranks No. 50 on a related list of “Best Places to Retire.” Meanwhile, Atlanta ranked 30th on the “Best Places to Live” list, Savannah ranked 106th, and 61st and 107th (respectively) on the “Best Places to Retire” list.
The cities ranked as the most livable are:
Namples, Boise, FL, Colorado Springs, CO, Greenville, SC, Charlotte, NC, Rayleigh, NC, Chantsville, AL, Virginia Beach, VA, Austin, TX, Boulder, CO
