At a Glance
Median Income
$35,417
$22,222 per capita
Median Rent
$625/mo
25.8% of income on rent
Violent Crime
906/100K
9,275/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
1.5%
68.2% high school+
Unemployment
7.9%
50.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
33.8%
14.6% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
66°F
301 sunny days/yr
How Ambrose Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Ambrose's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Ambrose a Good Place to Live?
C
2.1 / 5.0 — Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Ambrose residents earn a median household income of $35,417 , which is 53% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $22,222. The unemployment rate stands at 7.9% (119% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 50.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 372 business establishments, including 29 restaurants.
Safety & Crime
Ambrose reports 906 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 138% above the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 9,275/100K.
Education
1.5% of adults in Ambrose hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(96% below the national average).
68.2% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.5/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Ambrose has an average annual temperature of 66°F (19°C).
Winters average 49°F in January while summers reach 83°F in July. The area gets 301 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 47.6 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 44.
Data Overview
People
Population287
Median Age35.6 yrs
Density94/mi²
Male / Female47% / 53%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans4.8%
Economy
D
Median Income$35,417
Per Capita$22,222
Unemployment7.9%
Poverty50.0%
County GDP$821M
Avg Weekly Wage$875
Housing
A+
Home Value
Rent$625
Ownership46.2%
Zillow$195,817
Housing Units122
Rent Burden25.8%
Crime
F
Violent906/100K
Property9,275/100K
Health
Obesity33.8%
Diabetes11.3%
Smoking14.6%
Heart Disease5.5%
Premature Death15,005/100K
Climate
Avg Temp66°F
Sunny Days301/yr
Rain47.6 in/yr
AQI44 (Good)
Elevation317 ft
Education
F
Bachelor's+1.5%
High School+68.2%
Graduate+0.0%
School Score4.5/10
Community
2024 VoteR 66% / D 34%
Commute20 min
Broadband94.0%
Internet Speed107 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries1
Did You Know?
The median home in Ambrose was built in 1993.
The nearest airport is Vidalia Regional (56 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.499 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
29.0% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 107 Mbps.
The county recorded 5 fatal vehicle crashes.
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