Amazonia, MO

Missouri

Amazonia is a small town in Missouri with a population of 302. Residents earn $85,556 per year, which is 14% above the national average.

3.6 /5.0
B+ Good
302 Population 816/sq mi density
$85,556 Median Income $32,533 per capita
$85,000 Home Value $199,148 Zillow
B+
Overall
3.6 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
4.7 / 5.0
$85,556 median income, 2.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$85,000 home value
F
Education
1.2 / 5.0
2.7% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $85,556
14% higher than US avg
Home Value $85,000
70% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+ 2.7%
92% lower than US avg
Obesity Rate 39.4%
23% higher than US avg
Unemployment 2.0%
44% lower than US avg
Poverty Rate 1.3%
89% lower than US avg

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

People

Population302
Median Age30.3 yrs
Density816/mi²
Male / Female58% / 42%
Largest GroupWhite 100%
Veterans5.2%

Economy

A+
Median Income$85,556
Per Capita$32,533
Unemployment2.0%
Poverty1.3%
Commute30 min

Housing

A+
Home Value$85,000
RentN/A
OwnershipN/A
Zillow$199,148

Health

Obesity39.4%
UninsuredN/A
Depression27.4%
Heart Disease6.7%

Climate

Avg TempN/A
AQI41 (Good)
Elevation843 ft (257 m)

Education

F
Bachelor's+2.7%
High School+95.7%
School Score5.51

Community

2024 VoteR 77% / D 22%
Commute30 min
Broadband84.0%

Is Amazonia a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Amazonia receives an overall livability score of 3.6 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B+. Key strengths include above-average household incomes, low unemployment, affordable housing, a low poverty rate. Areas to be aware of include high obesity rates. Amazonia offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Amazonia is $85,556, 14% above the national average of $75,149. Residents generally enjoy above-average earning potential. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 2.0%. Only 1.3% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 30 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Amazonia is $85,000, 70% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. At just 1x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.

Education

2.7% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 95.7% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.5/10.

Climate & Weather

Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.

Amazonia has a population of 302 with a density of 816 people per square mile. The median age is 30.3 years, 22% younger than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (100%).

Population

302
Total Population
816
People / sq mi
30.3yrs
Median Age
22% below US avg
0.4mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 57.6%
Female 42.4%

Race & Ethnicity

Amazonia vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only100.0%
27% above US avg
Spanish0.0%
100% below US avg

Social Characteristics

Amazonia vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Amazonia is $85,556, which is 14% above the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 2.0% (below the 3.6% US average). 1.3% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 30 minutes.

Income: Amazonia vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$85,556
14% above US avg
Per Capita Income$32,533

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment2.0%
44% below US avg
Poverty Rate1.3%
89% below US avg

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time30.0 min
Drive Alone77.3%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home6.4%

Walkability

The median home value in Amazonia is $85,000, 70% below the national average. Zillow estimates the typical home value at $199,148.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$85,000
70% below US avg
Zillow ZHVI$199,148

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

HUD Fair Market Rent

Studio$732
1 Bedroom$775
2 Bedrooms$970
3 Bedrooms$1,265
4 Bedrooms$1,457

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied89.3%

Property Tax

In Amazonia, 39.4% of adults are obese (above the 32.1% national rate). 27.4% report depression. 31.3% are physically inactive.

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

Chronic Conditions

Obesity39.4%
23% above US avg
Diabetes11.1%
Heart Disease6.7%
High Blood Pressure35.7%
Asthma11.2%
COPD9.1%
Stroke3.5%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Binge Drinking17.7%
Physical Inactivity31.3%
Depression27.4%
Mental Distress20.8%
Physical Distress15.7%

Healthcare Access

Insurance Rate85.7%
Checkup Rate75.0%

Food & Exercise

2.7% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (92% below US avg). In the 2024 election, the county voted Republican by a 54.2-point margin. 84.0% of households have broadband internet.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 76.6%
D 22.4%

Winner: Republican by 54.2 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+2.7%
92% below US avg
High School+95.7%
School Test Score5.51
F Education Grade (1.2/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

Population Density816/sq mi
Total Area0.4 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Broadband Access84.0%

Safety & Disasters

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute30.0 min
Drive Alone77.3%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home6.4%

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