At a Glance
Median Income
$46,528
$26,020 per capita
Home Value
$159,700
Zillow: $338,275
Median Rent
$885/mo
22.8% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
20.8%
95.2% high school+
Unemployment
5.0%
18.8% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
35.7%
16.5% smoking rate
How Amanda Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Amanda's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Amanda a Good Place to Live?
B
3.4 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Amanda residents earn a median household income of $46,528 , which is 38% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $26,020. The unemployment rate stands at 5.0% (39% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 18.8% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 3,510 business establishments, including 273 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Amanda is $159,700 , 43% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $338,275. Median rent is $885/month, with 22.8% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 92.8 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1952.
Education
20.8% of adults in Amanda hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(38% below the national average).
95.2% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.4/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Amanda has an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C).
Winters average 29°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 40.3 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population640
Median Age43.5 yrs
Density2,000/mi²
Male / Female48% / 52%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans6.2%
Economy
C+
Median Income$46,528
Per Capita$26,020
Unemployment5.0%
Poverty18.8%
County GDP$6,849M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,012
Housing
A+
Home Value$159,700
Rent$885
Ownership76.5%
Zillow$338,275
Housing Units319
Rent Burden22.8%
Health
Obesity35.7%
Diabetes10.4%
Smoking16.5%
Heart Disease5.9%
Premature Death8,090/100K
Climate
Avg Temp52°F
Rain40.3 in/yr
Elevation936 ft
Education
C+
Bachelor's+20.8%
High School+95.2%
Graduate+4.3%
School Score6.4/10
Community
2024 VoteR 62% / D 38%
Commute31 min
Broadband92.4%
Internet Speed153 Mbps
EV Stations12
Libraries9
Did You Know?
The median home in Amanda was built in 1952.
The nearest airport is Rickenbacker International (15 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.421 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
16.4% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 153 Mbps.
There are 273 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 12 fatal vehicle crashes.