Amboy, IN

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.

3.5 /5.0
B+ Good
310 Population 912/sq mi density
$48,750 Median Income $29,929 per capita
$114,500 Home Value $195,874 Zillow
$900 Median Rent 26.3% income on rent
52°F Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.5 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.1 / 5.0
$48,750 median income, 3.8% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$114,500 home value, $900/mo rent
C
Education
2.5 / 5.0
18.4% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $48,750
35% lower than US avg
Home Value $114,500
59% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+ 18.4%
45% lower than US avg
Median Rent $900
23% lower than US avg
Obesity Rate 42.2%
31% higher than US avg
Unemployment 3.8%
6% higher than US avg
Poverty Rate 17.9%
44% higher than US avg

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

People

Population310
Median Age44.3 yrs
Density912/mi²
Male / Female57% / 43%
Largest GroupWhite 92%
Veterans9.8%

Economy

B
Median Income$48,750
Per Capita$29,929
Unemployment3.8%
Poverty17.9%
County GDP$3,220M
Commute29 min

Housing

A+
Home Value$114,500
Rent$900
OwnershipN/A
Zillow$195,874
Rent Burden26.3%

Crime

ViolentN/A
PropertyN/A

Health

Obesity42.2%
UninsuredN/A
Depression28.2%
Heart Disease5.9%

Climate

Avg Temp52°F
AQI41 (Good)
Rain40.3 in/yr
Elevation815 ft

Education

C
Bachelor's+18.4%
High School+80.6%
School Score6.01

Community

2024 VoteR 70% / D 28%
Commute29 min
Broadband86.4%
Libraries8

Is Amboy a Good Place to Live?

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.

Economy & Jobs

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.

Cost of Living & Housing

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.

Education

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.

Climate & Weather

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.

Amboy has a population of 310 with a density of 912 people per square mile. The median age is 44.3 years, 14% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (91.6%), with 2.9% Hispanic, 2.3% Black.

Population

310
Total Population
912
People / sq mi
44.3yrs
Median Age
14% above US avg
0.3mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 57.1%
Female 42.9%

Race & Ethnicity

Amboy vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only97.5%
24% above US avg
Spanish2.5%
81% below US avg

Social Characteristics

Amboy vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Amboy is $48,750, which is 35% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 3.8% (above the 3.6% US average). 17.9% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 29 minutes.

Income: Amboy vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$48,750
35% below US avg
Per Capita Income$29,929
Avg Weekly Wage$979
IRS Avg AGI$53,014

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment3.8%
6% above US avg
Poverty Rate17.9%
44% above US avg
Establishments (County)1,280
County GDP$3,220M

Business (County)

Restaurants132
Healthcare170
Retail215
Manufacturing58

Tax & Cost of Living

Property Tax (IRS)$2,512
28% below US avg
Effective Tax Rate2.19%

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time28.5 min
Drive Alone96.8%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home3.2%

Walkability

The median home value in Amboy is $114,500, 59% below the national average. Monthly rent averages $900 (23% below US avg). Zillow estimates the typical home value at $195,874.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$114,500
59% below US avg
Zillow ZHVI$195,874

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$900
23% below US avg
Rent Burden26.3%

HUD Fair Market Rent

Studio$816
1 Bedroom$882
2 Bedrooms$1,096
3 Bedrooms$1,391
4 Bedrooms$1,590

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied87.3%

Property Tax

Avg Tax (IRS)$2,512
28% below US avg
Effective Rate2.19%
In Amboy, 42.2% of adults are obese (above the 32.1% national rate). 28.2% report depression. 24.5% are physically inactive.

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

Chronic Conditions

Obesity42.2%
31% above US avg
Diabetes11.0%
Heart Disease5.9%
High Blood Pressure33.6%
Asthma11.6%
COPD7.8%
Stroke3.0%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Binge Drinking18.6%
Physical Inactivity24.5%
Depression28.2%
Mental Distress19.8%
Physical Distress13.9%

Healthcare Access

Insurance Rate94.7%
Checkup Rate77.6%
Premature Death14,895/100K

Food & Exercise

Food Environment6.9/10
Exercise Access74.0%
Healthcare Facilities170

Crime Rates: Amboy vs U.S. Average (per 100,000)

Violent Crime

Property Crime

Traffic Safety

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)10

Safety Score

Amboy has an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C). Winters average 26°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. Annual precipitation is 40.3 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.

Temperature

26°F Jan (-3°C) 74°F Jul (23°C)
Annual Average51.5°F
5% below US avg
January Average26°F (-3°C)
July Average74°F (23°C)

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall40.3 inches
6% above US avg
Snowfall19.5 inches/yr

Air Quality

AQI Median41.0
RatingGood

Geography

Elevation815 ft (248 m)
Area0.3 sq mi (0.9 km²)
Population Density912/sq mi
Coordinates40.6028°N, 85.9274°W
County FIPS18053
It is classified as Nonmetro — Urban 20K+, adjacent. 18.4% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (45% below US avg). In the 2024 election, the county voted Republican by a 41.8-point margin. 86.4% of households have broadband internet.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 70%
D 28.2%

Winner: Republican by 41.8 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+18.4%
45% below US avg
High School+80.6%
School Test Score6.01
C Education Grade (2.5/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 4Nonmetro — Urban 20K+, adjacent
Population Density912/sq mi
Total Area0.3 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Broadband Access86.4%
Public Libraries8
Healthcare Facilities170
Restaurants132
Retail Stores215

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)10

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute28.5 min
Drive Alone96.8%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home3.2%

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