Amo, IN

Indiana · Metropolitan Area

Amo is a small town in Indiana with a population of 426. Residents earn $76,250 per year, which is 1% above the national average.

3.9 /5.0
B+ Good
426 Population 698/sq mi density
$76,250 Median Income $29,440 per capita
$151,600 Home Value $199,312 Zillow
$1,083 Median Rent
51°F Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.9 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.4 / 5.0
$76,250 median income, 1.5% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$151,600 home value, $1,083/mo rent
C
Education
2.2 / 5.0
15.5% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $76,250
1% higher than US avg
Home Value $151,600
46% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+ 15.5%
54% lower than US avg
Median Rent $1,083
7% lower than US avg
Obesity Rate 36.7%
14% higher than US avg
Unemployment 1.5%
58% lower than US avg
Poverty Rate 7.3%
41% lower than US avg

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

People

Population426
Median Age35.1 yrs
Density698/mi²
Male / Female50% / 50%
Largest GroupWhite 96%

Economy

A
Median Income$76,250
Per Capita$29,440
Unemployment1.5%
Poverty7.3%
County GDP$10,412M
Commute36 min

Housing

A+
Home Value$151,600
Rent$1,083
OwnershipN/A
Zillow$199,312

Crime

ViolentN/A
PropertyN/A

Health

Obesity36.7%
UninsuredN/A
Depression24.1%
Heart Disease5.5%

Climate

Avg Temp51°F
AQI41 (Good)
Rain46.1 in/yr
Elevation829 ft

Education

C
Bachelor's+15.5%
High School+91.9%
School Score6.01

Community

2024 VoteR 60% / D 38%
Commute36 min
Libraries6

Is Amo a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Amo receives an overall livability score of 3.9 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B+. Key strengths include low unemployment, affordable housing, a low poverty rate, high health insurance coverage. Areas to be aware of include long commute times. Amo offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Amo is $76,250, roughly in line with the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 1.5%. Only 7.3% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 36 minutes, longer than the typical American commute of 28 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Amo is $151,600, 46% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $1,083 per month. At just 2x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.

Education

15.5% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 91.9% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 6/10.

Climate & Weather

Amo experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 51°F. Winters average 26°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 46.1 inches, including 22.1 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.

Amo has a population of 426 with a density of 698 people per square mile. The median age is 35.1 years, 10% younger than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (96.2%).

Population

426
Total Population
698
People / sq mi
35.1yrs
Median Age
10% below US avg
0.6mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 50.2%
Female 49.8%

Race & Ethnicity

Amo vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only99.5%
27% above US avg
Spanish0.5%
96% below US avg

Social Characteristics

Amo vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Amo is $76,250, which is 1% above the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 1.5% (below the 3.6% US average). 7.3% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 36 minutes.

Income: Amo vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$76,250
1% above US avg
Per Capita Income$29,440
Avg Weekly Wage$1,028
IRS Avg AGI$87,147

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment1.5%
58% below US avg
Poverty Rate7.3%
41% below US avg
Establishments (County)4,317
County GDP$10,412M

Business (County)

Restaurants370
Healthcare401
Retail474
Manufacturing97

Tax & Cost of Living

Property Tax (IRS)$3,788
8% above US avg
Effective Tax Rate2.50%

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time35.7 min
Work from Home2.1%

Walkability

The median home value in Amo is $151,600, 46% below the national average. Monthly rent averages $1,083 (7% below US avg). Zillow estimates the typical home value at $199,312.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$151,600
46% below US avg
Zillow ZHVI$199,312

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$1,083
7% below US avg

HUD Fair Market Rent

Studio$816
1 Bedroom$882
2 Bedrooms$1,096
3 Bedrooms$1,391
4 Bedrooms$1,590

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied84.6%

Property Tax

Avg Tax (IRS)$3,788
8% above US avg
Effective Rate2.50%
In Amo, 36.7% of adults are obese (above the 32.1% national rate). 24.1% report depression. 20.7% are physically inactive.

Health Metrics: Amo vs U.S. Average (%)

Chronic Conditions

Obesity36.7%
14% above US avg
Diabetes9.9%
Heart Disease5.5%
High Blood Pressure32.7%
Asthma11.2%
COPD6.6%
Stroke2.7%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Binge Drinking18.7%
Physical Inactivity20.7%
Depression24.1%
Mental Distress17.9%
Physical Distress12.6%

Healthcare Access

Insurance Rate96.9%
Checkup Rate76.3%
Premature Death6,172/100K

Food & Exercise

Food Environment8.7/10
Exercise Access76.8%
Healthcare Facilities401

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

Violent Crime

Property Crime

Traffic Safety

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)15

Safety Score

Amo has an average annual temperature of 51°F (10°C). Winters average 26°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. Annual precipitation is 46.1 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.

Temperature

26°F Jan (-4°C) 72°F Jul (22°C)
Annual Average50.5°F
6% below US avg
January Average26°F (-4°C)
July Average72°F (22°C)

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall46.1 inches
21% above US avg
Snowfall22.1 inches/yr

Air Quality

AQI Median41.0
RatingGood

Geography

Elevation829 ft (253 m)
Area0.6 sq mi (1.6 km²)
Population Density698/sq mi
Coordinates39.6889°N, 86.6127°W
County FIPS18063
It is classified as Metro — 1 million+. 15.5% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (54% below US avg). In the 2024 election, the county voted Republican by a 21.5-point margin.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 59.9%
D 38.4%

Winner: Republican by 21.5 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+15.5%
54% below US avg
High School+91.9%
School Test Score6.01
C Education Grade (2.2/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 1Metro — 1 million+
Population Density698/sq mi
Total Area0.6 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Public Libraries6
Healthcare Facilities401
Restaurants370
Retail Stores474

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)15

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute35.7 min
Work from Home2.1%

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