At a Glance
Median Income
$61,500
$16,460 per capita
Home Value
$55,000
Zillow: $142,067
Violent Crime
340/100K
4,205/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
2.2%
79.8% high school+
Unemployment
1.9%
31.1% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
43.8%
15.4% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
52°F
275 sunny days/yr
How Ambia Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Ambia's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Ambia a Good Place to Live?
C+
2.5 / 5.0 — Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Ambia residents earn a median household income of $61,500 , which is 18% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $16,460. The unemployment rate stands at 1.9% (47% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 31.1% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 169 business establishments, including 9 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Ambia is $55,000 , 80% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $142,067. The cost of living index is 93.3 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1938.
Safety & Crime
Ambia reports 340 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 10% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 4,205/100K.
Education
2.2% of adults in Ambia hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(93% below the national average).
79.8% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.1/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Ambia has an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C).
Winters average 26°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. The area gets 275 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 40.9 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.
Data Overview
People
Population184
Median Age23.3 yrs
Density1,227/mi²
Male / Female53% / 47%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans100.0%
Economy
B
Median Income$61,500
Per Capita$16,460
Unemployment1.9%
Poverty31.1%
County GDP$371M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,011
Housing
A+
Home Value$55,000
Rent
Ownership78.0%
Zillow$142,067
Housing Units67
Rent Burden21.9%
Crime
F
Violent340/100K
Property4,205/100K
Health
Obesity43.8%
Diabetes13.9%
Smoking15.4%
Heart Disease6.2%
Premature Death7,305/100K
Climate
Avg Temp52°F
Sunny Days275/yr
Rain40.9 in/yr
AQI41 (Good)
Elevation739 ft
Education
F
Bachelor's+2.2%
High School+79.8%
Graduate+0.0%
School Score6.1/10
Community
2024 VoteR 78% / D 21%
Commute31 min
Broadband50.0%
Internet Speed33 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries2
Did You Know?
Ambia was founded in 1875.
The median home in Ambia was built in 1938.
The nearest airport is Vermilion Regional (20 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.440 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
15.2% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
The county recorded 1 fatal vehicle crashes.
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