At a Glance
Median Income
$70,652
$29,949 per capita
Home Value
$213,300
Zillow: $222,159
Median Rent
$1,151/mo
33.1% of income on rent
Violent Crime
236/100K
3,608/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
14.1%
91.9% high school+
Unemployment
1.0%
8.4% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
41.5%
18.1% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
71°F
317 sunny days/yr
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
3.1 / 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 1.0% (72% 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 $222,159. 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.
Safety & Crime
Ama reports 236 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 38% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 3,608/100K.
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. The area gets 317 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 63.4 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 42.
Data Overview
People
Population1,473
Median Age45.0 yrs
Density421/mi²
Male / Female51% / 49%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans4.0%
Economy
A
Median Income$70,652
Per Capita$29,949
Unemployment1.0%
Poverty8.4%
County GDP$12,725M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,867
Housing
A+
Home Value$213,300
Rent$1,151
Ownership86.9%
Zillow$222,159
Housing Units570
Rent Burden33.1%
Crime
F
Violent236/100K
Property3,608/100K
Health
Obesity41.5%
Diabetes13.5%
Smoking18.1%
Heart Disease6.3%
Premature Death9,796/100K
Climate
Avg Temp71°F
Sunny Days317/yr
Rain63.4 in/yr
AQI42 (Good)
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.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
The county recorded 9 fatal vehicle crashes.