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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
| English Only | 96.4% |
| 23% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 3.6% |
| 73% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $98,438 |
| 31% above US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $47,509 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $1,005 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $79,613 |
| Unemployment | 0.8% |
| 78% below US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 0.8% |
| 94% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 4,556 |
| County GDP | $9,088M |
| Restaurants | 212 |
| Healthcare | 504 |
| Retail | 477 |
| Manufacturing | 218 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $3,350 |
| 4% below US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 0.83% |
| Commute Time | 19.3 min |
| Work from Home | 6.0% |
| Census Median | $401,600 |
| 42% above US avg | |
| Zillow ZHVI | $534,005 |
| Census Median Rent | $2,125 |
| 83% above US avg |
| Studio | $981 |
| 1 Bedroom | $1,082 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,313 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,746 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $2,105 |
| Owner-Occupied | 75.2% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $3,350 |
| 4% below US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 0.83% |
| Obesity | 28.8% |
| 10% below US avg | |
| Diabetes | 8.4% |
| Heart Disease | 4.9% |
| High Blood Pressure | 27.4% |
| Asthma | 10.3% |
| COPD | 4.9% |
| Stroke | 2.6% |
| Binge Drinking | 11.6% |
| Physical Inactivity | 15.5% |
| Depression | 26.7% |
| Mental Distress | 16.5% |
| Physical Distress | 12.2% |
| Insurance Rate | 91.5% |
| Checkup Rate | 69.9% |
| Premature Death | 5,132/100K |
| Food Environment | 7.7/10 |
| Exercise Access | 81.8% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 504 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 7 |
| Annual Average | 45.9°F |
| 15% below US avg | |
| January Average | 22°F (-6°C) |
| July Average | 70°F (21°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 16.9 inches |
| 56% below US avg | |
| Snowfall | 49.0 inches/yr |
| AQI Median | 41.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 4,447 ft (1,355 m) |
| Area | 3.5 sq mi (8.9 km²) |
| Population Density | 141/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 41.8563°N, 111.8972°W |
| County FIPS | 49005 |
Winner: Republican by 34.4 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 38.5% |
| 14% above US avg | |
| High School+ | 96.8% |
| School Test Score | 5.82 |
| RUCC Code 3 | Metro — under 250K |
| Population Density | 141/sq mi |
| Total Area | 3.5 sq mi |
| Public Libraries | 8 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 504 |
| Restaurants | 212 |
| Retail Stores | 477 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 7 |
| Avg Commute | 19.3 min |
| Work from Home | 6.0% |