At a Glance
Violent Crime
222/100K
889/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
0.0%
30.9% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
0.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
30.0%
14.6% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
49°F
316 sunny days/yr
How Amherst Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Amherst's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Amherst a Good Place to Live?
D
1.6 / 5.0 — Poor
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Safety & Crime
Amherst reports 222 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 41% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 889/100K.
Education
0.0% of adults in Amherst hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(100% below the national average).
30.9% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.7/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Amherst has an average annual temperature of 49°F (9°C).
Winters average 27°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. The area gets 316 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 17.9 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.
Data Overview
People
Population84
Median Age26.8 yrs
Density187/mi²
Male / Female46% / 54%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans84.0%
Economy
Median Income
Per Capita$29,512
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$254M
Avg Weekly Wage$961
Housing
Home Value
Rent
Ownership43.6%
Zillow$259,272
Housing Units19
Rent Burden25.5%
Crime
F
Violent222/100K
Property889/100K
Health
Obesity30.0%
Diabetes10.3%
Smoking14.6%
Heart Disease5.8%
Premature Death9,191/100K
Climate
Avg Temp49°F
Sunny Days316/yr
Rain17.9 in/yr
AQI41 (Good)
Elevation3,691 ft
Education
C
Bachelor's+0.0%
High School+30.9%
Graduate+0.0%
School Score5.7/10
Community
2024 VoteR 80% / D 18%
Broadband39.0%
Internet Speed106 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries2
Did You Know?
The nearest airport is Colorado Plains Regional (65 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.512 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
16.9% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 106 Mbps.
The county recorded 2 fatal vehicle crashes.
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