At a Glance
Home Value
$237,900
Zillow: $270,898
Median Rent
$712/mo
36.3% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
62.2%
97.3% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
4.2% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
40.9%
12.8% smoking rate
How Amana Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Amana's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Amana a Good Place to Live?
A+
5.0 / 5.0 - Excellent
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Amana is $237,900 , 16% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $270,898. Median rent is $712/month, with 36.3% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 87.8 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1961.
Education
62.2% of adults in Amana hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(85% above the national average).
97.3% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.2/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Amana has an average annual temperature of 48°F (9°C).
Winters average 20°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 35.9 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 39.
Data Overview
People
Population650
Median Age49.4 yrs
Density657/mi²
Male / Female44% / 56%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans8.5%
Economy
Median Income
Per Capita$45,847
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty4.2%
County GDP$12,640M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,238
Housing
Home Value$237,900
Rent$712
Ownership76.3%
Zillow$270,898
Housing Units322
Rent Burden36.3%
Health
Obesity40.9%
Diabetes8.1%
Smoking12.8%
Heart Disease4.7%
Premature Death4,821/100K
Climate
Avg Temp48°F
Rain35.9 in/yr
AQI39 (Good)
Elevation724 ft
Education
A+
Bachelor's+62.2%
High School+97.3%
Graduate+21.8%
School Score6.2/10
Community
2024 VoteR 30% / D 68%
Commute16 min
Broadband92.8%
Internet Speed108 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries8
Did You Know?
The median home in Amana was built in 1961.
17.8% work from home.
The nearest airport is The Eastern Iowa (11 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.495 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
9.7% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 108 Mbps.
There are 448 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 5 fatal vehicle crashes.