Iowa · Metropolitan Area
Middle Amana is a small town in Iowa with a population of 739. Residents earn $96,211 per year, which is 28% above the national average.
Based on current data, Middle Amana receives an overall livability score of 4.6 out of 5.0, earning a grade of A+. Key strengths include above-average household incomes, low unemployment, affordable housing, a low poverty rate. Areas to be aware of include high obesity rates. Middle Amana stands out as an excellent place to live, with strong marks across most quality-of-life indicators.
The median household income in Middle Amana is $96,211, 28% above the national average of $75,149. Residents generally enjoy above-average earning potential. 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 19 minutes, shorter than most U.S. cities.
The median home value in Middle Amana is $251,500, 11% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. At just 2.6x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.
Educational attainment is solid, with 36.6% holding a bachelor's degree or higher, near the national average. 97.5% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.7/10.
Middle 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. Annual precipitation totals 37.7 inches, including 28.1 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.
| English Only | 97.8% |
| 25% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 2.2% |
| 84% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $96,211 |
| 28% above US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $42,464 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $1,238 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $93,456 |
| Unemployment | 0.0% |
| 100% below US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 0.0% |
| 100% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 5,140 |
| County GDP | $12,640M |
| Restaurants | 448 |
| Healthcare | 493 |
| Retail | 492 |
| Manufacturing | 80 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $6,982 |
| 99% above US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 2.78% |
| Commute Time | 18.8 min |
| Work from Home | 13.2% |
| Census Median | $251,500 |
| 11% below US avg |
| Studio | $738 |
| 1 Bedroom | $788 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $989 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,282 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,420 |
| Owner-Occupied | 71.9% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $6,982 |
| 99% above US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 2.78% |
| Obesity | 40.7% |
| 27% above US avg | |
| Diabetes | 8.0% |
| Heart Disease | 4.6% |
| High Blood Pressure | 28.7% |
| Asthma | 9.9% |
| COPD | 5.0% |
| Stroke | 2.4% |
| Binge Drinking | 23.7% |
| Physical Inactivity | 20.2% |
| Depression | 20.9% |
| Mental Distress | 16.5% |
| Physical Distress | 10.7% |
| Insurance Rate | 100.0% |
| Checkup Rate | 75.9% |
| Premature Death | 4,821/100K |
| Food Environment | 9.0/10 |
| Exercise Access | 89.7% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 493 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 5 |
| Annual Average | 48.2°F |
| 11% below US avg | |
| January Average | 19°F (-7°C) |
| July Average | 73°F (23°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 37.7 inches |
| 1% below US avg | |
| Snowfall | 28.1 inches/yr |
| AQI Median | 43.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 756 ft (230 m) |
| Area | 1.0 sq mi (2.5 km²) |
| Population Density | 762/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 41.7948°N, 91.9015°W |
| County FIPS | 19103 |
Winner: Democrat by 38.1 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 36.6% |
| 9% above US avg | |
| High School+ | 97.5% |
| School Test Score | 5.73 |
| RUCC Code 3 | Metro — under 250K |
| Population Density | 762/sq mi |
| Total Area | 1.0 sq mi |
| Public Libraries | 8 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 493 |
| Restaurants | 448 |
| Retail Stores | 492 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 5 |
| Avg Commute | 18.8 min |
| Work from Home | 13.2% |