At a Glance
Median Income
$35,536
$22,536 per capita
Home Value
$56,900
Zillow: $149,222
Median Rent
$333/mo
51.0% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
10.0%
95.0% high school+
Unemployment
4.3%
15.1% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
37.6%
16.0% smoking rate
How Amasa Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Amasa's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Amasa a Good Place to Live?
B
3.2 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Amasa residents earn a median household income of $35,536 , which is 53% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $22,536. The unemployment rate stands at 4.3% (19% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 15.1% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 392 business establishments, including 38 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Amasa is $56,900 , 80% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $149,222. Median rent is $333/month, with 51.0% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 96.2 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1938.
Education
10.0% of adults in Amasa hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(70% below the national average).
95.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.0/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Amasa has an average annual temperature of 39°F (4°C).
Winters average 11°F in January while summers reach 65°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 31.3 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population262
Median Age67.0 yrs
Density65/mi²
Male / Female48% / 52%
Foreign Born1.1%
Veterans11.4%
Economy
C+
Median Income$35,536
Per Capita$22,536
Unemployment4.3%
Poverty15.1%
County GDP$420M
Avg Weekly Wage$864
Housing
A+
Home Value$56,900
Rent$333
Ownership92.4%
Zillow$149,222
Housing Units216
Rent Burden51.0%
Health
Obesity37.6%
Diabetes9.2%
Smoking16.0%
Heart Disease5.8%
Premature Death10,774/100K
Climate
Avg Temp39°F
Rain31.3 in/yr
Elevation1,450 ft
Education
D
Bachelor's+10.0%
High School+95.0%
Graduate+0.9%
School Score5.0/10
Community
2024 VoteR 64% / D 35%
Commute18 min
Broadband54.1%
Internet Speed34 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries3
Did You Know?
The median home in Amasa was built in 1938.
27.7% work from home.
The nearest airport is Marquette/Sawyer Regional (51 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.434 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
27.9% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 1 fatal vehicle crashes.