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Amboy, IN
Full City Profile · Indiana · Grant County County
Amboy, IN
At a Glance
How Amboy Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Amboy's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Is Amboy a Good Place to Live?
Economy & Jobs
Amboy residents earn a median household income of $48,750 , which is 35% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $29,929. The unemployment rate stands at 3.8% (6% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 17.9% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 1,280 business establishments, including 132 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Amboy is $114,500 , 59% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $195,874. Median rent is $900/month, with 26.3% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 93.3 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1938.
Safety & Crime
Amboy reports 315 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 17% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 3,207/100K.
Education
18.4% of adults in Amboy hold a bachelor's degree or higher (45% below the national average). 80.6% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.5/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Amboy has an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C). Winters average 26°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. The area gets 275 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 40.3 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.