Minnesota
Amboy is a small town in Minnesota with a population of 553. Residents earn $78,214 per year, which is 4% above the national average.
Based on current data, Amboy receives an overall livability score of 4.0 out of 5.0, earning a grade of A. Key strengths include low unemployment, affordable housing, a low poverty rate, high health insurance coverage. Amboy stands out as an excellent place to live, with strong marks across most quality-of-life indicators.
The median household income in Amboy is $78,214, roughly in line with the national average of $75,149. Unemployment stands at 3.2%, indicating a healthy job market. Only 5.2% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 24 minutes.
The median home value in Amboy is $125,300, 56% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $760 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. At just 1.6x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.
19.0% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 95.7% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.1/10 in standardized testing, reflecting strong academic performance.
Amboy experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 47°F. Winters average 17°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 32.8 inches, including 46.3 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 36.
| English Only | 96.5% |
| 23% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 3.5% |
| 74% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $78,214 |
| 4% above US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $34,635 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $929 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $64,714 |
| Unemployment | 3.2% |
| 11% below US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 5.2% |
| 58% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 343 |
| County GDP | $611M |
| Restaurants | 19 |
| Healthcare | 26 |
| Retail | 40 |
| Manufacturing | 16 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $2,808 |
| 20% below US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 2.24% |
| Commute Time | 24.4 min |
| Work from Home | 5.5% |
| Census Median | $125,300 |
| 56% below US avg | |
| Zillow ZHVI | $234,824 |
| Census Median Rent | $760 |
| 35% below US avg | |
| Rent Burden | 27.5% |
| Studio | $809 |
| 1 Bedroom | $899 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,125 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,483 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,698 |
| Owner-Occupied | 84.0% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $2,808 |
| 20% below US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 2.24% |
| Obesity | 35.6% |
| 11% above US avg | |
| Diabetes | 9.1% |
| Heart Disease | 5.3% |
| High Blood Pressure | 29.4% |
| Asthma | 10.6% |
| COPD | 5.3% |
| Stroke | 2.8% |
| Binge Drinking | 20.4% |
| Physical Inactivity | 22.9% |
| Depression | 26.8% |
| Mental Distress | 17.5% |
| Physical Distress | 11.5% |
| Insurance Rate | 98.0% |
| Checkup Rate | 72.6% |
| Premature Death | 6,012/100K |
| Food Environment | 9.0/10 |
| Exercise Access | 71.4% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 26 |
| Annual Average | 47.2°F |
| 13% below US avg | |
| January Average | 17°F (-8°C) |
| July Average | 73°F (23°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 32.8 inches |
| 14% below US avg | |
| Snowfall | 46.3 inches/yr |
| AQI Median | 36.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 1,045 ft (319 m) |
| Area | 0.3 sq mi (0.8 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,784/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 43.8879°N, 94.1583°W |
| County FIPS | 27165 |
Winner: Republican by 27.8 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 19.0% |
| 44% below US avg | |
| High School+ | 95.7% |
| School Test Score | 6.08 |
| RUCC Code 8 | Nonmetro — Rural, adjacent |
| Population Density | 1,784/sq mi |
| Total Area | 0.3 sq mi |
| Alt Fuel Stations | 1 |
| Public Libraries | 5 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 26 |
| Restaurants | 19 |
| Retail Stores | 40 |
| Avg Commute | 24.4 min |
| Work from Home | 5.5% |