Amite City, LA

Full City Profile · Louisiana · Tangipahoa Parish County

3.7 /5.0
B+ Good
4,036 Population 1,040/sq mi density
$45,850 Median Income $25,139 per capita
$116,900 Home Value $181,604 Zillow
$908 Median Rent 18.6% income on rent
67°F Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.7 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.7 / 5.0
$45,850 median income, 3.7% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$116,900 home value, $908/mo rent
C+
Education
2.5 / 5.0
18.8% bachelor's degree or higher

Amite City, LA

At a Glance

Median Income
$45,850
39% below
$25,139 per capita
Home Value
$116,900
59% below
Zillow: $181,604
Median Rent
$908/mo
22% below
18.6% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
18.8%
44% below
84.2% high school+
Unemployment
3.7%
3% above
4.4% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
44.6%
39% above
18.0% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
67°F

How Amite City Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
61%
Home Value
41%
Rent
78%
Poverty
35%
Bachelor's
56%
Unemployment
103%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Amite City a Good Place to Live?

B+
3.7 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Amite City residents earn a median household income of $45,850 , which is 39% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $25,139. The unemployment rate stands at 3.7% (3% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 4.4% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 3,747 business establishments, including 289 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Amite City is $116,900 , 59% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $181,604. Median rent is $908/month, with 18.6% 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 1969.

Education

18.8% of adults in Amite City hold a bachelor's degree or higher (44% below the national average). 84.2% have completed high school. Local schools score 3.9/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Amite City has an average annual temperature of 67°F (19°C). Winters average 50°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 63.8 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population4,036
Median Age39.5 yrs
Density1,040/mi²
Male / Female48% / 52%
Foreign Born1.0%
Veterans2.4%

Economy

B+
Median Income$45,850
Per Capita$25,139
Unemployment3.7%
Poverty4.4%
County GDP$6,435M
Avg Weekly Wage$900

Housing

A+
Home Value$116,900
Rent$908
Ownership48.5%
Zillow$181,604
Housing Units1,973
Rent Burden18.6%

Health

Obesity44.6%
Diabetes14.3%
Smoking18.0%
Heart Disease6.4%
Premature Death13,160/100K

Climate

Avg Temp67°F
Rain63.8 in/yr
Elevation148 ft

Education

C+
Bachelor's+18.8%
High School+84.2%
Graduate+12.9%
School Score3.9/10

Community

2024 VoteR 68% / D 31%
Commute20 min
Broadband84.4%
Internet Speed153 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries6

Did You Know?

Amite City was founded in 1861.
The median home in Amite City was built in 1969.
The nearest airport is Louis Armstrong New Orleans International (53 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.475 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
18.4% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 153 Mbps.
There are 289 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 39 fatal vehicle crashes.