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Amelia, LA

Full City Profile · Louisiana · Assumption Parish County

2.7 /5.0
C+ Fair
2,161 Population 858/sq mi density
$48,060 Median Income $20,307 per capita
$80,400 Home Value $127,827 Zillow
$840 Median Rent 21.7% income on rent
70°F Avg Temperature 314 sunny days/yr
324 Violent Crime/100K 3,386 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.7 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.5 / 5.0
$48,060 median income, 2.2% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$80,400 home value, $840/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
324 violent crimes/100K
F
Education
1.4 / 5.0
4.5% bachelor's degree or higher

Amelia, LA

At a Glance

Median Income
$48,060
36% below
$20,307 per capita
Home Value
$80,400
71% below
Zillow: $127,827
Median Rent
$840/mo
28% below
21.7% of income on rent
Violent Crime
324/100K
15% below
3,386/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
4.5%
87% below
61.1% high school+
Unemployment
2.2%
39% below
14.9% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
40.9%
27% above
19.1% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
70°F
314 sunny days/yr

How Amelia Compares to the U.S. Average

Each bar shows Amelia's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)

Income
64%
Home Value
29%
Rent
72%
Poverty
120%
Bachelor's
13%
Unemployment
61%
Crime
85%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Amelia a Good Place to Live?

C+
2.7 / 5.0 — Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Amelia residents earn a median household income of $48,060 , which is 36% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $20,307. The unemployment rate stands at 2.2% (39% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 14.9% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 332 business establishments, including 13 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Amelia is $80,400 , 71% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $127,827. Median rent is $840/month, with 21.7% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 88.2 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1981.

Safety & Crime

Amelia reports 324 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 15% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 3,386/100K.

Education

4.5% of adults in Amelia hold a bachelor's degree or higher (87% below the national average). 61.1% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.5/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Amelia has an average annual temperature of 70°F (21°C). Winters average 54°F in January while summers reach 83°F in July. The area gets 314 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 58.5 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 42.

Data Overview

People

Population2,161
Median Age32.9 yrs
Density858/mi²
Male / Female54% / 46%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans2.5%

Economy

B+
Median Income$48,060
Per Capita$20,307
Unemployment2.2%
Poverty14.9%
County GDP$735M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,104

Housing

A+
Home Value$80,400
Rent$840
Ownership65.9%
Zillow$127,827
Housing Units845
Rent Burden21.7%

Crime

F
Violent324/100K
Property3,386/100K

Health

Obesity40.9%
Diabetes15.5%
Smoking19.1%
Heart Disease7.1%
Premature Death12,175/100K

Climate

Avg Temp70°F
Sunny Days314/yr
Rain58.5 in/yr
AQI42 (Good)
Elevation52 ft

Education

F
Bachelor's+4.5%
High School+61.1%
Graduate+0.7%
School Score4.5/10

Community

2024 VoteR 67% / D 32%
Commute23 min
Broadband82.3%
Internet Speed147 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries5

Did You Know?

The median home in Amelia was built in 1981.
The nearest airport is Acadiana Regional (53 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.483 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
10.6% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 147 Mbps.
The county recorded 4 fatal vehicle crashes.