Amalga, UT

Utah · Metropolitan Area

Amalga is a small town in Utah with a population of 486. Residents earn $98,438 per year, which is 31% above the national average.

4.5 /5.0
A+ Excellent
486 Population 141/sq mi density
$98,438 Median Income $47,509 per capita
$401,600 Home Value $534,005 Zillow
$2,125 Median Rent
46°F Avg Temperature
A+
Overall
4.5 / 5.0
Excellent overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
5.0 / 5.0
$98,438 median income, 0.8% unemployment
A
Affordability
4.4 / 5.0
$401,600 home value, $2,125/mo rent
A
Education
4.1 / 5.0
38.5% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $98,438
31% higher than US avg
Home Value $401,600
42% higher than US avg
Bachelor's+ 38.5%
14% higher than US avg
Median Rent $2,125
83% higher than US avg
Obesity Rate 28.8%
10% lower than US avg
Unemployment 0.8%
78% lower than US avg
Poverty Rate 0.8%
94% lower than US avg

How Amalga Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)

People

Population486
Median Age33.4 yrs
Density141/mi²
Male / Female49% / 51%
Largest GroupWhite 93%

Economy

A+
Median Income$98,438
Per Capita$47,509
Unemployment0.8%
Poverty0.8%
County GDP$9,088M
Commute19 min

Housing

A
Home Value$401,600
Rent$2,125
OwnershipN/A
Zillow$534,005

Crime

ViolentN/A
PropertyN/A

Health

Obesity28.8%
UninsuredN/A
Depression26.7%
Heart Disease4.9%

Climate

Avg Temp46°F
AQI41 (Good)
Rain16.9 in/yr
Elevation4,447 ft

Education

A
Bachelor's+38.5%
High School+96.8%
School Score5.82

Community

2024 VoteR 66% / D 31%
Commute19 min
Libraries8

Is Amalga a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Amalga receives an overall livability score of 4.5 out of 5.0, earning a grade of A+. Key strengths include above-average household incomes, low unemployment, a highly educated population, a low poverty rate. Areas to be aware of include high housing costs. Amalga stands out as an excellent place to live, with strong marks across most quality-of-life indicators.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Amalga is $98,438, which is significantly higher than the national average — 31% above $75,149. This places Amalga among higher-income communities. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 0.8%. Only 0.8% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 19 minutes, shorter than most U.S. cities.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Amalga is $401,600, 42% above the national median. Renters pay a median of $2,125 per month, significantly above the national average of $1,163. A price-to-income ratio of 4.1x indicates a reasonably affordable housing market.

Education

Educational attainment is solid, with 38.5% holding a bachelor's degree or higher, near the national average. 96.8% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.8/10.

Climate & Weather

Amalga experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 46°F. Winters average 22°F in January while summers reach 70°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 16.9 inches, including 49.0 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.

Amalga has a population of 486 with a density of 141 people per square mile. The median age is 33.4 years, 14% younger than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (93.2%).

Population

486
Total Population
141
People / sq mi
33.4yrs
Median Age
14% below US avg
3.5mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 48.6%
Female 51.4%

Race & Ethnicity

Amalga vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only96.4%
23% above US avg
Spanish3.6%
73% below US avg

Social Characteristics

Amalga vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Amalga is $98,438, which is 31% above the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 0.8% (below the 3.6% US average). 0.8% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 19 minutes.

Income: Amalga vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$98,438
31% above US avg
Per Capita Income$47,509
Avg Weekly Wage$1,005
IRS Avg AGI$79,613

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment0.8%
78% below US avg
Poverty Rate0.8%
94% below US avg
Establishments (County)4,556
County GDP$9,088M

Business (County)

Restaurants212
Healthcare504
Retail477
Manufacturing218

Tax & Cost of Living

Property Tax (IRS)$3,350
4% below US avg
Effective Tax Rate0.83%

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time19.3 min
Work from Home6.0%

Walkability

The median home value in Amalga is $401,600, 42% above the national average. Monthly rent averages $2,125 (83% above US avg). Zillow estimates the typical home value at $534,005.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$401,600
42% above US avg
Zillow ZHVI$534,005

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$2,125
83% above US avg

HUD Fair Market Rent

Studio$981
1 Bedroom$1,082
2 Bedrooms$1,313
3 Bedrooms$1,746
4 Bedrooms$2,105

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied75.2%

Property Tax

Avg Tax (IRS)$3,350
4% below US avg
Effective Rate0.83%
In Amalga, 28.8% of adults are obese (below the 32.1% national rate). 26.7% report depression. 15.5% are physically inactive.

Health Metrics: Amalga vs U.S. Average (%)

Chronic Conditions

Obesity28.8%
10% below US avg
Diabetes8.4%
Heart Disease4.9%
High Blood Pressure27.4%
Asthma10.3%
COPD4.9%
Stroke2.6%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Binge Drinking11.6%
Physical Inactivity15.5%
Depression26.7%
Mental Distress16.5%
Physical Distress12.2%

Healthcare Access

Insurance Rate91.5%
Checkup Rate69.9%
Premature Death5,132/100K

Food & Exercise

Food Environment7.7/10
Exercise Access81.8%
Healthcare Facilities504

Crime Rates: Amalga vs U.S. Average (per 100,000)

Violent Crime

Property Crime

Traffic Safety

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)7

Safety Score

Amalga has an average annual temperature of 46°F (8°C). Winters average 22°F in January while summers reach 70°F in July. Annual precipitation is 16.9 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.

Temperature

22°F Jan (-6°C) 70°F Jul (21°C)
Annual Average45.9°F
15% below US avg
January Average22°F (-6°C)
July Average70°F (21°C)

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall16.9 inches
56% below US avg
Snowfall49.0 inches/yr

Air Quality

AQI Median41.0
RatingGood

Geography

Elevation4,447 ft (1,355 m)
Area3.5 sq mi (8.9 km²)
Population Density141/sq mi
Coordinates41.8563°N, 111.8972°W
County FIPS49005
It is classified as Metro — under 250K. 38.5% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (14% above US avg). In the 2024 election, the county voted Republican by a 34.4-point margin.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 65.5%
D 31.1%

Winner: Republican by 34.4 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+38.5%
14% above US avg
High School+96.8%
School Test Score5.82
A Education Grade (4.1/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 3Metro — under 250K
Population Density141/sq mi
Total Area3.5 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Public Libraries8
Healthcare Facilities504
Restaurants212
Retail Stores477

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)7

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute19.3 min
Work from Home6.0%

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