West Amana, IA

Full City Profile · Iowa · Johnson County County

3.5 /5.0
B+ Good
45 Population 167/sq mi density
$82,813 Median Income $36,622 per capita
48°F Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.5 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
4.7 / 5.0
$82,813 median income, 0.0% unemployment
C
Education
2.2 / 5.0
15.6% bachelor's degree or higher

West Amana, IA

At a Glance

Median Income
$82,813
10% above
$36,622 per capita
Bachelor's Degree+
15.6%
54% below
100.0% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
100% below
0.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
41.3%
29% above
13.6% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
48°F

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)

Income
110%
Poverty
0%
Bachelor's
46%
Unemployment
0%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is West Amana a Good Place to Live?

B+
3.5 / 5.0 - Good
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.

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 20°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 35.9 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 39.

Data Overview

People

Population45
Median Age59.2 yrs
Density167/mi²
Male / Female56% / 44%
Foreign Born8.9%
Veterans28.9%

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%

Health

Obesity41.3%
Diabetes8.8%
Smoking13.6%
Heart Disease5.5%
Premature Death4,821/100K

Climate

Avg Temp48°F
Rain35.9 in/yr
AQI39 (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%
Broadband66.7%
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.
24.4% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 108 Mbps.
There are 448 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 5 fatal vehicle crashes.