At a Glance
Median Income
$70,652
$29,949 per capita
Home Value
$213,300
Zillow: $237,953
Median Rent
$1,151/mo
33.1% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
14.1%
91.9% high school+
Unemployment
2.3%
8.4% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
41.5%
18.1% smoking rate
How Ama Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Ama's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Ama a Good Place to Live?
B+
3.8 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Ama residents earn a median household income of $70,652 , which is 6% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $29,949. The unemployment rate stands at 2.3% (36% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 8.4% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 1,446 business establishments, including 77 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Ama is $213,300 , 24% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $237,953. Median rent is $1,151/month, with 33.1% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 88.2 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1988.
Education
14.1% of adults in Ama hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(58% below the national average).
91.9% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.7/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Ama has an average annual temperature of 71°F (21°C).
Winters average 54°F in January while summers reach 84°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 63.3 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population1,473
Median Age45.0 yrs
Density421/mi²
Male / Female51% / 49%
Foreign Born0.7%
Veterans4.0%
Economy
A
Median Income$70,652
Per Capita$29,949
Unemployment2.3%
Poverty8.4%
County GDP$12,725M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,867
Housing
A+
Home Value$213,300
Rent$1,151
Ownership86.9%
Zillow$237,953
Housing Units570
Rent Burden33.1%
Health
Obesity41.5%
Diabetes13.5%
Smoking18.1%
Heart Disease6.3%
Premature Death9,796/100K
Climate
Avg Temp71°F
Rain63.3 in/yr
Elevation4 ft
Education
C
Bachelor's+14.1%
High School+91.9%
Graduate+3.2%
School Score5.7/10
Community
2024 VoteR 65% / D 33%
Commute30 min
Broadband97.0%
Internet Speed99 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries7
Did You Know?
The median home in Ama was built in 1988.
The nearest airport is Louis Armstrong New Orleans International (4 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.438 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
23.9% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 9 fatal vehicle crashes.