Indiana
Amboy is a small town in Indiana with a population of 310. Residents earn $48,750 per year, which is 35% below the national average.
Based on current data, Amboy receives an overall livability score of 3.5 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B+. Key strengths include affordable housing, high health insurance coverage. Areas to be aware of include an elevated poverty rate, below-average incomes, high obesity rates. Amboy offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
The median household income in Amboy is $48,750, 35% below the national average of $75,149. Unemployment stands at 3.8%, indicating a healthy job market. The poverty rate of 17.9% exceeds the national average of 12.4%, indicating economic hardship for a significant portion of the population. Workers commute an average of 29 minutes.
The median home value in Amboy is $114,500, 59% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $900 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. At just 2.3x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.
18.4% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 80.6% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 6/10.
Amboy experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 52°F. Winters average 26°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 40.3 inches, including 19.5 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.
| English Only | 97.5% |
| 24% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 2.5% |
| 81% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $48,750 |
| 35% below US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $29,929 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $979 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $53,014 |
| Unemployment | 3.8% |
| 6% above US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 17.9% |
| 44% above US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 1,280 |
| County GDP | $3,220M |
| Restaurants | 132 |
| Healthcare | 170 |
| Retail | 215 |
| Manufacturing | 58 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $2,512 |
| 28% below US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 2.19% |
| Commute Time | 28.5 min |
| Drive Alone | 96.8% |
| Public Transit | 0.0% |
| Work from Home | 3.2% |
| Census Median | $114,500 |
| 59% below US avg | |
| Zillow ZHVI | $195,874 |
| Census Median Rent | $900 |
| 23% below US avg | |
| Rent Burden | 26.3% |
| Studio | $816 |
| 1 Bedroom | $882 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,096 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,391 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,590 |
| Owner-Occupied | 87.3% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $2,512 |
| 28% below US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 2.19% |
| Obesity | 42.2% |
| 31% above US avg | |
| Diabetes | 11.0% |
| Heart Disease | 5.9% |
| High Blood Pressure | 33.6% |
| Asthma | 11.6% |
| COPD | 7.8% |
| Stroke | 3.0% |
| Binge Drinking | 18.6% |
| Physical Inactivity | 24.5% |
| Depression | 28.2% |
| Mental Distress | 19.8% |
| Physical Distress | 13.9% |
| Insurance Rate | 94.7% |
| Checkup Rate | 77.6% |
| Premature Death | 14,895/100K |
| Food Environment | 6.9/10 |
| Exercise Access | 74.0% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 170 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 10 |
| Annual Average | 51.5°F |
| 5% below US avg | |
| January Average | 26°F (-3°C) |
| July Average | 74°F (23°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 40.3 inches |
| 6% above US avg | |
| Snowfall | 19.5 inches/yr |
| AQI Median | 41.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 815 ft (248 m) |
| Area | 0.3 sq mi (0.9 km²) |
| Population Density | 912/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 40.6028°N, 85.9274°W |
| County FIPS | 18053 |
Winner: Republican by 41.8 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 18.4% |
| 45% below US avg | |
| High School+ | 80.6% |
| School Test Score | 6.01 |
| RUCC Code 4 | Nonmetro — Urban 20K+, adjacent |
| Population Density | 912/sq mi |
| Total Area | 0.3 sq mi |
| Broadband Access | 86.4% |
| Public Libraries | 8 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 170 |
| Restaurants | 132 |
| Retail Stores | 215 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 10 |
| Avg Commute | 28.5 min |
| Drive Alone | 96.8% |
| Public Transit | 0.0% |
| Work from Home | 3.2% |