At a Glance
Median Income
$96,211
$42,464 per capita
Home Value
$251,500
Zillow: $254,449
Violent Crime
199/100K
239/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
36.6%
97.5% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
0.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
40.7%
13.0% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
48°F
275 sunny days/yr
How Middle Amana Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Middle Amana's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Middle Amana 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
Middle Amana residents earn a median household income of $96,211 , which is 28% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $42,464. The unemployment rate stands at 0.0% (100% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 5,140 business establishments, including 448 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Middle Amana is $251,500 , 11% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $254,449. The cost of living index is 87.8 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1994.
Safety & Crime
Middle Amana reports 199 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 48% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 239/100K.
Education
36.6% of adults in Middle Amana hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(9% above the national average).
97.5% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.2/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Middle Amana has an average annual temperature of 48°F (9°C).
Winters average 19°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. The area gets 275 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 37.7 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.
Data Overview
People
Population739
Median Age47.5 yrs
Density762/mi²
Male / Female51% / 49%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans9.7%
Economy
A+
Median Income$96,211
Per Capita$42,464
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$12,640M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,238
Housing
A+
Home Value$251,500
Rent
Ownership71.9%
Zillow$254,449
Housing Units263
Rent Burden18.3%
Crime
F
Violent199/100K
Property239/100K
Health
Obesity40.7%
Diabetes8.0%
Smoking13.0%
Heart Disease4.6%
Premature Death4,821/100K
Climate
Avg Temp48°F
Sunny Days275/yr
Rain37.7 in/yr
AQI43 (Good)
Elevation756 ft
Education
B+
Bachelor's+36.6%
High School+97.5%
Graduate+14.8%
School Score6.2/10
Community
2024 VoteR 30% / D 68%
Commute19 min
Broadband95.2%
Internet Speed108 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries8
Did You Know?
The median home in Middle Amana was built in 1994.
The nearest airport is The Eastern Iowa (13 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.495 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
8.3% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 108 Mbps.
There are 448 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 5 fatal vehicle crashes.