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High Amana, IA

Iowa · Metropolitan Area

High Amana is a small town in Iowa with a population of 80. Residents earn $188,646 per year, which is 151% above the national average.

3.9 /5.0
B+ Good
80 Population 211/sq mi density
$188,646 Median Income $103,983 per capita
$161,500 Home Value
48°F Avg Temperature 275 sunny days/yr
B+
Overall
3.9 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
5.0 / 5.0
$188,646 median income, 0.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$161,500 home value
D
Education
1.8 / 5.0
10.0% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $188,646
151% higher than US avg
Home Value $161,500
43% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+ 10.0%
70% lower than US avg
Obesity Rate 36.6%
14% higher than US avg
Unemployment 0.0%
100% lower than US avg
Poverty Rate 0.0%
100% lower than US avg

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

People

Population80
Median Age53.9 yrs
Density211/mi²
Male / Female51% / 49%
Largest GroupWhite 99%
Veterans80.0%

Economy

A+
Median Income$188,646
Per Capita$103,983
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$12,640M
Commute22 min

Housing

A+
Home Value$161,500
RentN/A
OwnershipN/A
Housing Units46
Rent Burden33.9%

Health

Obesity36.6%
Uninsured5.3%
Smoking11.6%
Depression17.6%
Heart Disease4.7%

Climate

Avg Temp48°F (9°C)
AQI43 (Good)
Rain37.7 in/yr
Sunny Days275/yr
Elevation728 ft (222 m)

Education

D
Bachelor's+10.0%
High School+86.3%
Graduate+8.7%
School Score5.73

Community

2024 VoteR 30% / D 68%
Commute22 min
Broadband31.0%
Libraries8

Is High Amana a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, High Amana receives an overall livability score of 3.9 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B+. Key strengths include above-average household incomes, low unemployment, affordable housing, abundant sunshine. High Amana offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in High Amana is $188,646, which is significantly higher than the national average — 151% above $75,149. This places High Amana among higher-income communities. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 0.0%. Only 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 22 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in High Amana is $161,500, 43% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. At just 0.9x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.

Education

10.0% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 86.3% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.7/10.

Climate & Weather

High Amana experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 48°F. Winters average 19°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. With 275 sunny days per year, residents enjoy well above the national average of sunshine. Annual precipitation totals 37.7 inches, including 28.1 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.

High Amana has a population of 80 with a density of 211 people per square mile. The median age is 53.9 years, 39% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (98.8%), with 1.3% Hispanic.

Population

80
Total Population
211
People / sq mi
53.9yrs
Median Age
39% above US avg
0.4mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 51.3%
Female 48.8%

Race & Ethnicity

High Amana vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only100.0%
27% above US avg
Spanish0.0%
100% below US avg

Social Characteristics

High Amana vs U.S. Average

The median household income in High Amana is $188,646, which is 151% above the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 0.0% (below the 3.6% US average). 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 22 minutes.

Income: High Amana vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$188,646
151% above US avg
Per Capita Income$103,983
Avg Weekly Wage$1,238
IRS Avg AGI$93,456

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment0.0%
100% below US avg
Poverty Rate0.0%
100% below US avg
Establishments (County)5,140
County GDP$12,640M

Business (County)

Restaurants448
Healthcare493
Retail492
Manufacturing80

Tax & Cost of Living

Property Tax (IRS)$6,982
99% above US avg
Effective Tax Rate4.32%

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time21.7 min
Drive Alone86.8%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home13.2%

Walkability

The median home value in High Amana is $161,500, 43% below the national average.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$161,500
43% below US avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Rent Burden33.9%

HUD Fair Market Rent

Studio$738
1 Bedroom$788
2 Bedrooms$989
3 Bedrooms$1,282
4 Bedrooms$1,420

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied100.0%
Housing Units46
Median Year Built1969

Property Tax

Avg Tax (IRS)$6,982
99% above US avg
Effective Rate4.32%
In High Amana, 36.6% of adults are obese (above the 32.1% national rate). 5.3% of residents lack health insurance. 11.6% are current smokers. 17.6% report depression. 18.3% are physically inactive.

Health Metrics: High Amana vs U.S. Average (%)

Chronic Conditions

Obesity36.6%
14% above US avg
Diabetes8.0%
Heart Disease4.7%
High Blood Pressure27.9%
Asthma8.4%
COPD4.8%
Cancer7.4%
Stroke2.4%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Smoking11.6%
17% below US avg
Binge Drinking21.3%
Physical Inactivity18.3%
Depression17.6%
Mental Distress14.0%
Physical Distress9.7%
Short Sleep27.2%

Healthcare Access

Insurance Rate100.0%
Uninsured5.3%
38% below US avg
Checkup Rate69.1%
Dental Visits60.6%
Premature Death4,821/100K

Food & Exercise

Food Environment9.0/10
Exercise Access89.7%
Healthcare Facilities493
High Amana has an average annual temperature of 48°F (9°C). Winters average 19°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. Annual precipitation is 37.7 inches. The area enjoys 275 sunny days per year. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.

Temperature

19°F Jan (-7°C) 73°F Jul (23°C)
Annual Average48.2°F
11% below US avg
January Average19°F (-7°C)
July Average73°F (23°C)
Sunny Days275 days/yr

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall37.7 inches
1% below US avg
Snowfall28.1 inches/yr

Air Quality

AQI Median43.0
RatingGood

Geography

Elevation728 ft (222 m)
Area0.4 sq mi (1.0 km²)
Population Density211/sq mi
Coordinates41.8011°N, 91.9419°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
County FIPS19103
It is classified as Metro — under 250K. 10.0% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (70% below US avg). In the 2024 election, the county voted Democrat by a 38.1-point margin. 31.0% of households have broadband internet.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 30.3%
D 68.4%

Winner: Democrat by 38.1 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+10.0%
70% below US avg
High School+86.3%
Graduate Degree+8.7%
School Test Score5.73
D Education Grade (1.8/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 3Metro — under 250K
Population Density211/sq mi
Total Area0.4 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Broadband Access31.0%
Public Libraries8
Healthcare Facilities493
Restaurants448
Retail Stores492

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)5

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute21.7 min
Drive Alone86.8%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home13.2%

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