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Amite City, LA

Louisiana · Tangipahoa Parish · Hammond Metro

Amite City is a small town in Louisiana with a population of 4,036. Residents earn $45,850 per year, which is 39% below the national average.

Data updated April 2026

3.1 /5.0
B Good
4,036 Population 1,040/sq mi density
$45,850 Median Income $25,139 per capita
$116,900 Home Value $168,667 Zillow
$908 Median Rent 18.6% income on rent
67°F Avg Temperature 313 sunny days/yr
1,021 Violent Crime/100K 5,405 property/100K
B
Overall
3.1 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.9 / 5.0
$45,850 median income, 1.8% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$116,900 home value, $908/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
1,021 violent crimes/100K (169% above avg)
C+
Education
2.5 / 5.0
18.8% bachelor's degree or higher

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Full City Profile
Median Income $45,850
39% lower than US avg
Home Value $116,900
59% lower than US avg
Violent Crime 1,021/100K
169% higher than US avg
Bachelor's+ 18.8%
44% lower than US avg
Median Rent $908
22% lower than US avg
Obesity Rate 44.6%
39% higher than US avg
Unemployment 1.8%
50% lower than US avg
Poverty Rate 4.4%
65% lower than US avg

How Amite City Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)

People

Population4,036
Median Age39.5 yrs
Density1,040/mi²
Male / Female48% / 52%
Largest GroupWhite 32%
Veterans2.4%

Economy

B+
Median Income$45,850
Per Capita$25,139
Unemployment1.8%
Poverty4.4%
County GDP$6,435M
Commute20 min

Housing

A+
Home Value$116,900
Rent$908
Ownership48.5%
Zillow$168,667
Housing Units1,973
Rent Burden18.6%

Crime

F
Violent1,021/100K
Property5,405/100K

Health

Obesity44.6%
Uninsured9.4%
Smoking18.0%
Depression22.8%
Heart Disease6.4%

Climate

Avg Temp67°F (19°C)
AQI42 (Good)
Rain63.8 in/yr
Sunny Days313/yr
Elevation148 ft (45 m)

Education

C+
Bachelor's+18.8%
High School+84.2%
Graduate+12.9%
School Score3.89

Community

2024 VoteR 68% / D 31%
Commute20 min
Broadband84.4%
EV Stations1
Libraries6

Is Amite City a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Amite City receives an overall livability score of 3.1 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B. Key strengths include low unemployment, affordable housing, abundant sunshine, a low poverty rate. Areas to be aware of include elevated crime rates, below-average incomes, high obesity rates. Amite City offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Amite City is $45,850, 39% below the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 1.8%. Only 4.4% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 20 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Amite City is $116,900, 59% below the national median / offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $908 per month, below the national average / a plus for affordability. At just 2.5x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.

Safety & Crime

With 1,021 violent crimes per 100,000 residents, public safety is a notable concern / this is significantly above the national average of 380. Property crime occurs at a rate of 5,405 per 100,000, 176% above the national average.

Education

18.8% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 84.2% have completed high school. School test scores average 3.9/10, below typical benchmarks.

Climate & Weather

Amite City enjoys a moderate climate with an average annual temperature of 67°F. Winters average 50°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July. With 313 sunny days per year, residents enjoy well above the national average of sunshine. Annual precipitation totals 63.8 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 42.

Amite City has a population of 4,036 with a density of 1,040 people per square mile, spread across 3.9 square miles. The median age is 39.5 years, 2% older than the national median of 38.9. The gender split is 51.7% female and 48.3% male. The city is predominantly Black (61.3%), with 31.7% White, 1.8% Hispanic. English is the primary language spoken at home by 98% of residents. 2.4% of the population are veterans, below the national rate of 6.0%. 19.9% of residents have a disability (above the 13.0% national average). 91.0% have health insurance coverage.

Population

4,036
Total Population
1,040
People / sq mi
39.5yrs
Median Age
2% above US avg
3.9mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 48.3%
Female 51.7%

Race & Ethnicity

Amite City vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only 98.0%
25% above US avg
Spanish 2.0%
85% below US avg

Social Characteristics

Amite City vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Amite City is $45,850, which is 39% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $25,139 (below the $39,052 national figure). The average weekly wage is $900, 37% lower than the U.S. average. The unemployment rate is 1.8% (below the 3.6% US average). 4.4% of residents live below the poverty line, lower than the national rate of 12.4%. The area has 3,747 business establishments, including 289 restaurants. The cost of living index is 88.2, below the national baseline of 100 / offering relatively affordable living. Workers commute an average of 20 minutes (shorter than the 28-minute US average). 8.6% of workers work from home (below the 15.2% national rate).

Income: Amite City vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$45,850
39% below US avg
Per Capita Income$25,139
Avg Weekly Wage$900
IRS Avg AGI$62,241
Gini Index0.475 (0=equal, 1=unequal)

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment1.8%
50% below US avg
Poverty Rate4.4%
65% below US avg
Establishments (County)3,747
County GDP$6,435M

Business (County)

Restaurants289
Healthcare350
Retail465
Manufacturing80

Tax & Cost of Living

Property Tax (IRS)$2,266
35% below US avg
Cost of Living88.20 (100=avg)
Effective Tax Rate1.94%

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time20.2 min
Drive Alone73.6%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home8.6%

Walkability

The median home value in Amite City is $116,900, 59% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home value at $168,667, higher than the Census estimate. Monthly rent averages $908 (22% below the national average of $1,163). Fair market rent ranges from $832 for a one-bedroom to $1,007 for a two-bedroom apartment. 48.5% of housing units are owner-occupied (below the 65.4% national rate). There are 1,973 total housing units in the city. The median year a home was built is 1969. The average annual property tax is $2,266 (lower than the $3,500 national average). 18.6% of renters spend 30% or more of their income on housing. The home price-to-income ratio is 2.5x, well within the affordable range.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$116,900
59% below US avg
Zillow ZHVI$168,667

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$908
22% below US avg
Rent Burden18.6%

HUD Fair Market Rent

Studio$763
1 Bedroom$832
2 Bedrooms$1,007
3 Bedrooms$1,298
4 Bedrooms$1,508

Ownership & Property

Homeownership48.5%
Owner-Occupied48.5%
Renter-Occupied51.5%
Housing Units1,973
Median Year Built1969

Property Tax

Avg Tax (IRS)$2,266
35% below US avg
Effective Rate1.94%
In Amite City, 44.6% of adults are obese, above the national rate of 32.1%. 14.3% have diabetes (above the 10.5% national rate). Heart disease affects 6.4% of residents. 41.8% have high blood pressure. 18.0% are current smokers (above the 14.0% national rate). 18.9% report binge drinking. 29.8% are physically inactive, above the national average. 22.8% report depression. 20.0% experience frequent mental distress. 9.4% of residents lack health insurance. The primary care physician ratio is 1:2,504. The dentist ratio is 1:1,986. 59.6% of residents have access to exercise opportunities. The food environment index is 6.0 out of 10.

Health Metrics: Amite City vs U.S. Average (%)

Chronic Conditions

Obesity44.6%
39% above US avg
Diabetes14.3%
Heart Disease6.4%
High Blood Pressure41.8%
Asthma10.2%
COPD7.1%
Cancer5.9%
Stroke3.9%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Smoking18.0%
29% above US avg
Binge Drinking18.9%
Physical Inactivity29.8%
Depression22.8%
Mental Distress20.0%
Physical Distress14.0%
Short Sleep41.6%

Healthcare Access

Insurance Rate91.0%
Uninsured9.4%
9% above US avg
Primary Care1:2,504
Dentists1:1,986
Mental Health1:404
Checkup Rate80.7%
Dental Visits55.9%
Premature Death13,160/100K

Food & Exercise

Food Environment6.0/10
Exercise Access59.6%
Healthcare Facilities350
Amite City has a violent crime rate of 1,021 per 100,000 residents, 169% above the national average of 380. Property crime stands at 5,405 per 100,000, 176% above the U.S. average. The county recorded 39 fatal traffic crashes. Overall, Amite City receives a safety grade of F.

Crime Rates: Amite City vs U.S. Average (per 100,000)

Violent Crime

Total Violent1,021.0/100K
169% above US avg

Property Crime

Total Property5,405.4/100K
176% above US avg

Traffic Safety

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)39
Avg Accident Severity0.0 / 4.0

Safety Score

Safety GradeF
Safety Score1.0 / 5.0
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Amite City enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 67°F (19°C). Winters average 50°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July. The area gets 313 sunny days per year, well above the U.S. average of 205 / making it one of the sunnier locations in the country. Annual precipitation totals 63.8 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 42. The city sits at an elevation of 148 feet.

Temperature

50°F Jan (10°C) 81°F Jul (27°C)
Annual Average66.7°F
24% above US avg
January Average50°F (10°C)
July Average81°F (27°C)
Sunny Days313 days/yr

Geography

Elevation148 ft (45 m)
Area3.9 sq mi (10.0 km²)
Population Density1,040/sq mi
Coordinates30.7322°N, 90.5153°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountyTangipahoa Parish County
Nearest AirportLouis Armstrong New Orleans International (MSY)
53 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 63.8"
68% above US avg
Snowfall 0.1"
Wettest Month (Jan) 6.18"
Driest Month (Oct) 3.74"

Air Quality

AQI Median42.0
RatingGood

Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)

PM2.5 (Fine Particles)7.7 μg/m³

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Moderate
Risk Score93.3 / 100
Social Vulnerability73.2 / 100
Community Resilience65.8 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado Relatively High
Hurricane Relatively High
Earthquake Relatively Low
Wildfire Relatively Low
Flood Relatively Moderate
Hail Relatively Moderate
Strong Wind Relatively Moderate
Heat Wave Relatively Moderate
Winter Weather Relatively Low
Lightning Relatively High
Ice Storm Relatively Moderate
Drought Relatively Moderate
Cold Wave Relatively Moderate
Landslide Very Low
Coastal Flood Relatively Moderate
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)

Earthquake History

1 earthquake (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M3.0. Most recent: M3.0 on Aug 2, 2010.

Aug 2, 2010 16 km ESE of Clinton, Louisiana M3.0 34 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

23 hurricanes (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 4. Most recent: Francine (2024, Cat 2).

Year Name Category Closest
2024 Francine Category 2 131 km
2021 Ida Category 4 31 km
2020 Laura Category 4 271 km
2020 Zeta Category 3 84 km
2020 Delta Category 2 239 km
2020 Sally Category 2 268 km
2019 Barry Category 1 205 km
2017 Nate Category 1 150 km
2012 Isaac Category 1 148 km
2008 Gustav Category 2 134 km
2007 Humberto Category 1 299 km
2005 Katrina Category 4 96 km
2005 Cindy Category 1 175 km
2004 Ivan Category 4 258 km
2002 Lili Category 3 190 km
1998 Georges Category 2 155 km
1997 Danny Category 1 174 km
1995 Erin Category 1 289 km
1992 Andrew Category 4 116 km
1988 Florence Category 1 192 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Tornado History

703 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF4. Total: 36 fatalities, 1,053 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Apr 19, 2020 EF4 65 km 1
Apr 12, 2020 EF4 69 km 4
Dec 6, 1983 EF4 74 km 0
Apr 18, 1978 EF4 98 km 4
Jan 10, 1975 EF4 50 km 9
Dec 28, 2024 EF3 79 km 0
Apr 12, 2020 EF3 81 km 0
Dec 16, 2019 EF3 63 km 0
Feb 7, 2017 EF3 94 km 0
Feb 7, 2017 EF3 39 km 0
Feb 23, 2016 EF3 99 km 0
Dec 23, 2014 EF3 85 km 3
Dec 25, 2012 EF3 80 km 0
May 26, 2011 EF3 46 km 0
Nov 21, 1992 EF3 96 km 0
Aug 25, 1992 EF3 74 km 2
Oct 14, 1984 EF3 61 km 0
Mar 20, 1983 EF3 53 km 0
Dec 13, 1977 EF3 36 km 0
Feb 21, 1974 EF3 96 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: UNNAMED (4,768 ac, 2013).

Year Name Acres Distance
2013 UNNAMED 4,768 77 km
2022 HOMOCHITTO BB51 4,411 87 km
2014 UNNAMED 4,022 72 km
2010 HOMOCHITTO BURN BLOCK 18 3,826 81 km
2010 HOMOCHITTO BURN BLOCK 25 3,676 86 km
2014 UNNAMED 2,666 92 km
2022 HOMOCHITTO BB24 2,458 76 km
2014 UNNAMED 2,444 84 km
2010 HOMOCHITTO BURN BLOCK 48 2,394 78 km
2024 HOMOCHITTO BB28 SUB3 RX 2,279 72 km
2016 UNNAMED 2,229 87 km
2022 HOMOCHITTO BB25 2,183 78 km
2010 HOMOCHITTO BURN BLOCK 21 2,182 80 km
2022 UNNAMED 2,143 89 km
2014 UNNAMED 2,111 87 km
2014 UNNAMED 2,071 76 km
2000 UNIT 1 B 2,030 91 km
2022 HOMOCHITTO BB 21 AND BBHB 2,021 80 km
2021 HOMOCHITTO BB26 2,008 73 km
2013 UNNAMED 1,995 93 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 50°F (10°C) 6.2 in Coldest, Wettest
February 53°F (11°C) 5.6 in
March 60°F (15°C) 6.1 in
April 66°F (19°C) 5.9 in
May 73°F (23°C) 5.6 in
June 79°F (26°C) 4.8 in
July 81°F (27°C) 6.1 in Warmest
August 81°F (27°C) 5.6 in
September 77°F (25°C) 4.8 in
October 67°F (19°C) 3.7 in Driest
November 58°F (14°C) 4.7 in
December 52°F (11°C) 5.9 in

Amite City has a seasonal temperature swing of 31°F / from 50°F in January to 81°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 65.2 inches, with January being the wettest month (6.2") and October the driest (3.7").

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Amite City is located in Tangipahoa Parish County. It is classified as Metro / under 250K, part of a metropolitan area. 18.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 44% below the national average of 33.7%. 84.2% have completed high school. 12.9% hold a graduate or professional degree. Area schools have an average test score of 3.9 out of 10, below typical benchmarks. In the 2024 presidential election, the county voted Republican with 68.1% of the vote, a 37.4-point margin. 84.4% of households have broadband internet access. The area has 1 EV charging stations. There are 6 public libraries serving the community. 350 healthcare facilities operate in the area. 73.6% of workers drive alone to work.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 68.1%
D 30.6%

Winner: Republican by 37.4 points

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)39
Avg Accident Severity0.0 / 4.0
F Safety Grade (1.0/5.0)

Education

Bachelor's Degree+18.8%
44% below US avg
High School+84.2%
Graduate Degree+12.9%
School Test Score3.89
C+ Education Grade (2.5/5.0)

Area & Infrastructure

RUCC Code 3Metro / under 250K
Population Density1,040/sq mi
Total Area3.9 sq mi
CountyTangipahoa Parish County

Services

Broadband Access84.4%
Avg Download Speed152.9 Mbps
Avg Upload Speed15.3 Mbps
Max Download Speed1,000 Mbps
EV Charging Stations1
Alt Fuel Stations1
Public Libraries6
Healthcare Facilities350
Restaurants289
Retail Stores465

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute20.2 min
Drive Alone73.6%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home8.6%
Average costs for common services in Amite City. Prices are estimated based on regional cost of living data and may vary by provider.

Healthcare

Doctor Visit (Primary Care) $221 ($132–$353)
Specialist Visit $309 ($176–$485)
Urgent Care Visit $176 ($88–$309)
Emergency Room Visit $1,940 ($706–$4,410)
Dental Cleaning $115 ($66–$176)
Dental Filling $221 ($132–$353)
View all 40 services

Auto Repair

Oil Change (Conventional) $40 ($22–$66)
Oil Change (Synthetic) $66 ($44–$106)
Brake Pad Replacement $265 ($132–$441)
Tire Rotation $35 ($18–$66)
New Tires (Set of 4) $529 ($353–$882)
Battery Replacement $176 ($88–$309)
View all 18 services

Home Services

Plumber (Per Hour) $88 ($53–$132)
Electrician (Per Hour) $79 ($44–$123)
HVAC Repair $353 ($132–$706)
HVAC System Install $6,174 ($3,528–$10,584)
Roof Repair $882 ($353–$1,764)
Roof Replacement $7,938 ($4,851–$13,230)
View all 25 services

Legal

Divorce (Uncontested) $1,323 ($441–$3,087)
Divorce (Contested) $13,230 ($4,410–$26,460)
DUI Defense $4,410 ($1,764–$8,820)
Bankruptcy (Chapter 7) $1,323 ($706–$2,646)
Will Preparation $441 ($176–$882)
Trust Preparation $2,205 ($882–$4,410)
View all 12 services

Personal Care

Men's Haircut $22 ($13–$40)
Women's Haircut $49 ($26–$88)
Hair Coloring (Full) $132 ($66–$221)
Manicure $22 ($13–$40)
Pedicure $35 ($22–$57)
Massage (1 Hour) $71 ($44–$115)
View all 12 services

Food & Grocery

Gallon of Milk (per gallon) $3.62 ($2.65–$4.85)
Dozen Eggs (per dozen) $3.09 ($2.21–$4.41)
Loaf of Bread $3.35 ($2.21–$4.85)
Chicken Breast (per lb) $3.97 ($2.65–$5.73)
Ground Beef (per lb) $4.85 ($3.53–$6.62)
Rice (per lb) $0.88 ($0.53–$1.59)
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Utilities

Electricity (Monthly) $123 ($71–$221)
Natural Gas (Monthly) $62 ($26–$132)
Water/Sewer (Monthly) $62 ($35–$106)
Internet (Monthly) $62 ($35–$88)
Cell Phone Plan (Monthly) $57 ($26–$88)
Cable TV (Monthly) $75 ($44–$132)
View all 8 services

Transportation

Monthly Parking (Downtown) $176 ($66–$441)
Car Insurance (Annual) $1,764 ($1,058–$3,087)
Bus Pass (Monthly) $62 ($26–$115)
Taxi/Uber (5-Mile Ride) $13 ($7.06–$22)
Car Registration (Annual) $88 ($26–$221)
Driver's License Renewal $26 ($13–$66)
View all 8 services

Education & Childcare

Daycare (Infant, Monthly) $1,058 ($529–$2,205)
Daycare (Toddler, Monthly) $882 ($441–$1,764)
After-School Care (Monthly) $353 ($176–$617)
Tutoring (Per Hour) $44 ($22–$88)
SAT/ACT Prep Course $882 ($353–$2,205)
Private School (K-12, Annual) $11,025 ($4,410–$26,460)
View all 8 services

Pets

Vet Visit (Routine Checkup) $53 ($26–$88)
Dog Vaccination (Annual) $88 ($44–$176)
Dog Grooming $53 ($26–$88)
Pet Boarding (Per Night) $35 ($18–$66)
Dog Spay/Neuter $265 ($132–$441)
Cat Spay/Neuter $176 ($88–$353)
View all 9 services

Childcare

Center-Based (monthly)
Infant$686
Toddler$664
Preschool$635
Family Childcare (monthly)
Infant$606
Toddler$606
Preschool$606
Source: DOL Women's Bureau (2022)

Top Industries in Tangipahoa Parish

Largest private-sector industries by employment (BLS QCEW 2024 data, county level).

Industry Jobs Establishments Avg Annual Pay Location Quotient
Health Care & Social Assistance 7,001 548 $40,788 1.03
Retail Trade 6,670 550 $35,330 1.41
Accommodation & Food Services 5,918 344 $18,540 1.38
Manufacturing 2,857 115 $55,116 0.74
Transportation & Warehousing 2,304 144 $55,204 1.15
Wholesale Trade 1,973 192 $65,929 1.06
Administrative & Waste Services 1,878 192 $35,738 0.68
Construction 1,863 328 $65,498 0.75
Professional & Technical Services 1,472 383 $67,759 0.45
Finance & Insurance 1,111 223 $66,537 0.58
Other Services 948 212 $40,493 0.67
Real Estate 491 134 $47,844 0.67
Educational Services 455 53 $30,872 0.47
Arts & Entertainment 381 46 $16,269 0.48
Information & Technology 347 52 $63,918 0.39
Management of Companies 308 35 $75,567 0.39
Mining & Oil/Gas 191 18 $112,576 1.07
Utilities 174 11 $99,254 0.97
Agriculture & Forestry 140 22 $48,260 0.37

Hospitals in Amite City

Hospital Type CMS Rating Emergency Phone
HOOD MEMORIAL HOSPITAL Critical Access Hospitals Yes (985) 748-9485

Schools in Amite City

3 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Amite High Magnet High 445 29 15.3:1
Amite Elementary Magnet School Elementary 433 26 16.7:1
Amite Westside Middle Magnet Middle 285 20 14.3:1
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Radio Stations near Amite City

1 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Kajun 107.1 country AAC+ 32 kbps

National Parks Near Amite City

13 national parks and monuments found near Amite City.

ParkTypeFee
Bayou Segnette State Park State Park Free
Bogue Chitto State Park State Park Free
Fairview Riverside State Park State Park Free
Fontainebleau State Park District I State Park Free
Jean Lafitte National Historical Park and Preserve National Historical Park and Preserve Free
Lake Lincoln State Park State Park Free
Natchez National Historical Park National Historical Park Free
Natchez State Park State Park Free
New Orleans Jazz National Historical Park National Historical Park Free
Percy Quinn State Park State Park Free
Saint Bernrd State Park District 1 State Park Free
State Capitol Park State Park Free
Tickfaw State Park State Park Free

Museums in Amite City

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
CAMP MOORE HISTORICAL ASSOCIATIONHISTORIC PRESERVATION70640 CAMP MOORE ROAD9852292438$61,680
AFRICAN AMERICAN HERITAGE MUSEUM & BLACK VETERANS ARCHIVESGENERAL MUSEUM
AFRICAN-AMERICAN HERITAGE MUSEUM AND BLACK VETERAN'S ARCHIVESGENERAL MUSEUM8159689770
AMITE CITY MUSEUMGENERAL MUSEUM5047488615
LOUISIANA CHILDREN'S DISCOVERY CENTERCHILDREN'S MUSEUM113 NORTH CYPRESS STREET9853409150
NURTURING OUR ROOTS FINE ART GALLERYART MUSEUM
TANGIPAHOA AFRICAN AMERICAN HERITAGE MUSEUMGENERAL MUSEUM9855424259
TANGIPAHOA HOTEL CULTURAL CENTERHISTORIC PRESERVATION

Libraries in Amite City

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
LIVINGSTON PARISH20390 IOWA STREET0.0415,229
TANGIPAHOA PARISH LIBRARY204 NE CENTRAL AVENUE0.0328,964

Farmers Markets in Amite City

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Hammond Farmers Market#2 West Thomas StreetSat: 8:00 AM-12:00 PM;Visit

Hotels in Amite City

3 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Bienvenue Mon Ami Bed & Breakfast
Comfort Inn
Holiday Inn Express & Suites Amite

Restaurants in Amite City

9 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Coop Deville of Amite
La Carreta
Master Chef
Mike's Catfish Inn
Murphy's Family Restaurant
Seafood Shack
Sullivan's Drive-In
The Salad Station
Waffle House

Cafes in Amite City

1 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

PJ's Coffee

Gas Stations in Amite City

2 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Exxon
Murphy USA

Nursing Homes in Amite City

1 nursing homes and rehabilitation centers (CMS data).

Facility Ownership Beds Residents Overall Health Staffing Quality Phone
TANGI PINES NURSING CENTER
709 EAST NORTH PLACE
For profit - Corporation 100 48 2/5 3/5 2/5 9857489464

Pharmacies in Amite City

4 pharmacies and drugstores.

Pharmacy Address Phone
DRIVE IN DRUG STORE 228 SOUTH 1ST STREET 985-748-8307
THRIFT TOWN HEALTH MART PHARMACY 512 NORTH 2ND STREET 985-748-8191
WAL-MART SUPERCENTER - 3616 1200 WEST OAK STREET 985-748-7076
WINN-DIXIE - 1449 804 WEST OAK STREET 985-748-6847

Cell Towers in Amite City

AddressStructure TypeHeight (ft)
1.37 MILES SOUTH OF STATE ROUTE 436; 2.5 MILES SW OF PINETOWER152
1.37 MILES SOUTH OF STATE ROUTE 436; 2.5 MILES SW OF PINETOWER152
44355 STEIN RD (66140)GTOWER152
101 SERVICE RD (76643)GTOWER136
12559 ROBIN STTOWER127
12559 ROBIN STTOWER127
30480 Spurlock Rd. (79275)GTOWER124
24422 HWY 43 (84155)GTOWER107
118 FITZHUGH LANE (79278)LTOWER102
26357 Highway 190 (131341)LTOWER98
0.85 miles SSW of the intersection of State Route 40 with Interstate 55TOWER96
0.85 miles SSW of the intersection of State Route 40 with Interstate 55TOWER96
0.67 MILES SSE OF THE INTERSECTION OF I-55 WITH SR-1053TOWER96
0.67 MILES SSE OF THE INTERSECTION OF I-55 WITH SR-1053TOWER96
West side of Horse Shoe Road 0.4 mile N of Highway 10TOWER95
West side of Horse Shoe Road 0.4 mile N of Highway 10TOWER95
29079 LA HIGHWAY 43 (62889)LTOWER88

Fire Stations in Amite City

NameAddressTypeActive FirefightersVolunteersPhone
Tangipahoa Parish Fire Disttrict #1210 NE Central AVEMostly career985-748-9412

Bridges in Amite City

LocationTypeKindYear BuiltLength (ft)Daily TrafficCondition
CulvertConcrete19703323,562G
CulvertConcrete19673321,762G
Stringer/Multi-beamPrestressed concrete197017021,762F
Stringer/Multi-beamPrestressed concrete197017021,736G
SlabConcrete197014018,222F
Stringer/Multi-beamPrestressed concrete202137612,718G
SlabConcrete196210012,718F
SlabConcrete196238012,718F
SlabConcrete196212012,718G
SlabConcrete197014011,858F
CulvertConcrete1972307,535G
SlabConcrete19921604,942F
SlabConcrete19921004,942F
SlabConcrete19921604,942F
SlabConcrete19921204,942F
SlabConcrete1975592,750P
SlabConcrete1979382,595P
SlabConcrete1979381,520F
SlabConcrete19571801,509F
SlabConcrete1957801,509F
CulvertConcrete1999221,082G
SlabConcrete1967391,063P
Stringer/Multi-beamSteel199289878F
CulvertConcrete195862572F
SlabConcrete1956100572F
SlabConcrete195860572F
SlabConcrete195860572F
Stringer/Multi-beamWood or Timber197539551F
SlabConcrete1999118551G
SlabConcrete197578545F
Stringer/Multi-beamSteel199289438F
SlabConcrete1992114248F
Stringer/Multi-beamSteel199534201F
CulvertSteel199222201F
CulvertSteel199827120G
SlabConcrete19793881P
Channel BeamConcrete200212032G
Stringer/Multi-beamWood or Timber19885816F
Truss (Thru)Steel195012214P
CulvertSteel1999214F

Correctional Facilities in Amite City

NameAddressTypePopulationCapacityStatus
TANGIPAHOA PARISH PRISON101 CAMPO LANECOUNTY498561OPEN

Amtrak Stations in Amite City

1 Amtrak stations.

StationAddressType
Hammond, LA404 N.W. Railroad AvenueTRAIN

Airports Near Amite City

50 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Louis Armstrong New Orleans International AirportMSYLarge Airport
Baton Rouge Metropolitan AirportBTRMedium Airport
Lakefront AirportNEWMedium Airport
McComb-Pike County Airport / John E Lewis FieldMCBMedium Airport
Annison Private AirportSmall Airport
Brian's UltralightportSmall Airport
Browns LandingSmall Airport
Cal Mire FieldSmall Airport
Capozzoli AirportSmall Airport
Circle Bar Ranch AirportSmall Airport
Clark FieldSmall Airport
Columbia-Marion County AirportSmall Airport
Cool Creek AirportSmall Airport
Cora Texas Landing StripSmall Airport
Country Bend AirportSmall Airport
Country Breeze AirportSmall Airport
Covington-Vincent AirportSmall Airport
Crosby Municipal AirportSmall Airport
Double H Ranch AirportSmall Airport
Feliciana AirparkSmall Airport
Fitzsimmons AirportSmall Airport
Fokker FieldSmall Airport
Franklinton AirportSmall Airport
Fred Netterville Lumber Company / Wilkinson Community AirportSmall Airport
George R Carr Memorial Air FieldBXASmall Airport
Goose Landing AirportSmall Airport
Hammond Northshore Regional AirportSmall Airport
Hickham FieldSmall Airport
Howell 1 AirportSmall Airport
Hurst AirportSmall Airport
Koenig AirparkSmall Airport
Le Blanc FieldSmall Airport
Louisiana Regional AirportSmall Airport
Magnolia AirparkSmall Airport
Mc Gehee Air ParkSmall Airport
McCutcheon FieldSmall Airport
Overton Private AirportSmall Airport
Paul Pittman Memorial AirportSmall Airport
PK FieldSmall Airport
Plane Crazy AirportSmall Airport
Port of South Louisiana Executive Regional AirportSmall Airport
Porter AirportSmall Airport
Price UltralightportSmall Airport
Promised Landings AirportSmall Airport
Pyramid Unicorn AirportSmall Airport
Rebel FieldSmall Airport
Serenity Field AirportSmall Airport
Shaw Crop Service AirportSmall Airport
Sheridan's StripSmall Airport
Skyline AirparkSmall Airport

Police Stations in Amite City

15 police stations.

StationAddressPhone
Albany Village Police Department
Amite Police Department
Hammond Police Department120 South Oak Street
Independence Police Department
Independence Police Department - Chief
Livingston Parish Sheriff's Office - Criminal
Livingston Police Department
Montpelier Police Department - Chief
Roseland Police Department
Saint Helena Parish Sheriff's Office
Southeastern Louisiana University Police Dept
Tangipahoa Parish Sheriff's Office
Tangipahoa Parish Sheriff's Office Loranger Sub Station
Tangipahoa Police Department
Tickfaw Police Department

Grocery Stores in Amite City

13 grocery stores.

StoreTypeAddress
Aldi 82149Supermarket804 W Oak St
Buddys Seafood FoodmartConvenience Store505 W Oak St
Dollar General 0601Other403 NW Central Ave
Dollar Tree 4067Other704 W Oak St
High Cotton Meat CompanyFarmers and Markets101 Se Central Ave
Murphy USA 7342Convenience Store1210 W Oak St
On The Run 20Convenience Store1100 W Oak St
Quick Way 3Convenience Store13384 Highway 16
RaceTrac 654Convenience Store1205 W Oak St
Salvage Store 4Supermarket739 W Oak St
Three StoogesGrocery Store59210 Highway 51
WALGREENS 13604Other300 W Oak St
Walmart SUPERCENTER 3616Super Store1200 W Oak St

Post Offices in Amite City

1 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Amite Post Office

Churches & Religious Organizations in Amite City

21 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
AREA CHURCHES TEAM SERVICES INCPO BOX 368
CASA DE GLORIA INC20042 E BELL RD
CATHOLIC DAUGHTERS OF THE AMERICAS600 TOBY DR
CHURCH OF THE INCARNATIONPO BOX 722
FAITH HOPE AND CHARITY MISSION CHURCH13140 VELMA RD
FIRST UNITED METHODIST CHURCH AMITE800 N DUNCAN AVE
FULL OF GRACE INCPO BOX 1647
GREATER COMMUNITY CHURCH OF GOD IN CHRISTPO BOX 594
GREATER REFUGE TEMPLE MINISTRIESPO BOX 370
HOSPITAL SERVICE DISTRICT 2 OF THE PARISH OF TANGIPAHOA STATE OF LA301 WALNUT ST
HOUSE ON THE ROCK INCPO BOX 355
LION KING MINISTRY3060 SHILOH BAPTIST CHURCH RD
MONASTIC ORDER OF MARY MEDIATRIX OF ALL GRACES20085 CARRIAGE DR
MORRIS CHAPEL CHURCH OF GOD IN CHRIST INC1328 MCDANIEL RD
OPEN ARMS CHRISTIAN FELLOWSHIP C/O NORWOOD GANTPO BOX 32
PRAYER TOWER CHURCH OF GOD IN CHRIST INCPO BOX 462
RICKS CHAPEL CHURCHPO BOX 1644
STRONG TOWER CHRISTIAN CENTERPO BOX 861
TANGIPAHOA PARISH FAIR ASSOCIATIONPO BOX 1293
TANGIPAHOA PARISH MASTER GARDENER ASSOCIATIONP O BOC 848
THE WAY OF HOLINESS CHURCH INC 3102 MCKNIGHT LN

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Frequently Asked Questions About Amite City

What is the population of Amite City?

Amite City has a population of 4,036 residents and is located in Louisiana. The population density is 1,040 people per square mile, spread across 3.9 square miles. The median age of residents is 39.5 years. The population is 51.7% female and 48.3% male.

Is Amite City expensive to live in?

Amite City is more affordable than the national average, with a cost of living index of 88.2 / below the baseline of 100. The median household income is $45,850, 39% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $116,900 (59% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $908 per month, below the national average of $1,163. The home price-to-income ratio is 2.5x, indicating housing is reasonably affordable relative to local income levels.

Is Amite City safe?

Public safety is a concern in Amite City, with a violent crime rate of 1,021 per 100,000 / significantly above the national average of 380. However, crime tends to concentrate in certain areas, and many neighborhoods remain relatively safe. Property crime occurs at a rate of 5,405 per 100,000 (above the national average). Overall, Amite City receives a safety grade of F based on combined crime data.

What is the weather like in Amite City?

Amite City enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 67°F (19°C). Winter temperatures average 50°F in January, while summers reach an average of 81°F in July. The area receives 313 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 63.8 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median Air Quality Index (AQI) of 42.

How is the job market in Amite City?

The job market in Amite City is very strong, with unemployment at just 1.8% / well below the national rate of 3.6%. The average weekly wage is $900. There are 3,747 business establishments in the area, including 289 restaurants and food service locations. The average commute time is 20 minutes, and 8.6% of workers work from home.

How much does housing cost in Amite City?

The median home value in Amite City is $116,900. Zillow estimates the typical home value at $168,667. For renters, the median monthly rent is $908. Fair market rent is $832 for a 1-bedroom and $1,007 for a 2-bedroom apartment. The homeownership rate is 48.5%. The average annual property tax is $2,266.

How are the schools in Amite City?

Schools in Amite City have an average test score of 3.9 out of 10, below typical national benchmarks. Families may want to research individual school ratings. 18.8% of adults in Amite City hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national average of 33.7%. 84.2% have completed high school. 12.9% hold a graduate or professional degree.

How healthy is Amite City?

The obesity rate in Amite City is 44.6% (above the national rate of 32.1%). 18.0% of adults are smokers. 29.8% are physically inactive. 22.8% of residents report depression. 9.4% lack health insurance. 59.6% of residents have access to exercise opportunities. The primary care physician ratio is 1:2,504.

What is transportation like in Amite City?

The average commute in Amite City is 20 minutes, shorter than the national average of 28 minutes. 73.6% of workers drive alone to work, and 8.6% work from home.

What are the demographics of Amite City?

The racial and ethnic makeup of Amite City is 31.7% White, 61.3% Black or African American, 1.8% Hispanic or Latino. 98% of residents speak only English at home. 2.4% of the population are military veterans. 19.9% of residents have a disability. 91.0% have health insurance coverage.

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