At a Glance
Median Income
$82,813
$36,622 per capita
Violent Crime
199/100K
239/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
15.6%
100.0% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
0.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
41.3%
13.6% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
48°F
275 sunny days/yr
How West Amana Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows West Amana's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is West Amana a Good Place to Live?
C+
2.6 / 5.0 — Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
West Amana residents earn a median household income of $82,813 , which is 10% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $36,622. 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.
Safety & Crime
West 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
15.6% of adults in West Amana hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(54% below the national average).
100.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.2/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
West 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
Population45
Median Age59.2 yrs
Density167/mi²
Male / Female56% / 44%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans45.0%
Economy
A+
Median Income$82,813
Per Capita$36,622
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$12,640M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,238
Housing
Home Value
Rent
Ownership33.3%
Zillow$259,474
Housing Units40
Rent Burden33.9%
Crime
F
Violent199/100K
Property239/100K
Health
Obesity41.3%
Diabetes8.8%
Smoking13.6%
Heart Disease5.5%
Premature Death4,821/100K
Climate
Avg Temp48°F
Sunny Days275/yr
Rain37.7 in/yr
AQI43 (Good)
Elevation790 ft
Education
C
Bachelor's+15.6%
High School+100.0%
Graduate+12.5%
School Score6.2/10
Community
2024 VoteR 30% / D 68%
Broadband21.0%
Internet Speed108 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries8
Did You Know?
The median home in West Amana was built in 1980.
The nearest airport is The Eastern Iowa (15 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.495 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
14.9% 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.
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