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Amory

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  • B
    Overall Grade
  • Town in Mississippi
  • 14 reviews
    B
    Overall Niche Grade
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    1. Public Schools
      B
    2. Crime & Safety
      B
    3. Housing
      B-
    4. Nightlife
      B-
    5. Good for Families
      B
    6. Diversity
      A-
    7. Jobs
      C
    8. Weather
      B+
    9. Cost of Living
      B+
    10. Health & Fitness
      C+
    11. Outdoor Activities
      B
    12. Commute
      B-
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    Amory is a town in Mississippi with a population of 7,028. Amory is in Monroe County. Living in Amory offers residents a rural feel and most residents own their homes. Many retirees live in Amory and residents tend to have moderate political views. The public schools in Amory are above average.
    Population
    7,028

    Real Estate

    Median Home Value
    $114,900
    National
    $184,700
    Median Rent
    $615
    National
    $949
    Area Feel
    Rural
    Rent vs. Own
    • Rent
      34%
    • Own
      66%
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    Crime & Safety

    Crime & Safety
    B
    Based on violent and property crime rates.
    Violent Crimes
    • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
    National
    • Assault
      57
      282.7
    • Murder
      0
      6.1
    • Rape
      14.2
      40.7
    • Robbery
      42.7
      135.5
    Property Crimes
    • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
    National
    • Burglary
      669.3
      500.1
    • Theft
      2,463.7
      2,042.8
    • Motor Vehicle Theft
      28.5
      284

    Residents

    Diversity
    A-
    Based on ethnic and economic diversity.
    Age
    • <10 years
      11%
    • 10-17 years
      10%
    • 18-24 years
      10%
    • 25-34 years
      10%
    • 35-44 years
      10%
    • 45-54 years
      15%
    • 55-64 years
      12%
    • 65+ years
      22%
    Education Levels
    National
    • Master's degree or higher
      6%
      12%
    • Bachelor's degree
      15%
      19%
    • Some college or associate's degree
      28%
      29%
    • High school diploma or equivalent
      29%
      28%
    • Less than high school diploma
      23%
      13%

    Working in Amory

    Jobs
    C
    Based on employment rates, job and business growth, and cost of living.
    Median Household Income
    $34,561
    National
    $55,322
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    Amory Reviews

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    I like that it is a small town, population of less than 10, 000 people. The town and outlying communities are very laid back and quiet. There is a community garden lot for growing food crops. It's country, lots of trees and lakes and the Tenn-Tom Waterway. The town has a nice downtown park with benches, tables, a stage, and a new splashpad for little kids. McAlpine Lake offers a nice spot to fish and feed ducks and geese in town. There are two golf courses and numerous ball fields. The crime rate is low. However, the town has been advertised as a great retirement town. You can tell. The local skating rink and a couple of small playgrounds are the only places for older kids and teenagers to go hang out. The town no longer has a movie theater or a public swimming pool. Unless you are into playing sports or fishing, there is no place to go have fun. Luckily, it isn't too far from some larger towns which have more to choose from. Still, all in all, I like our small town.
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    Amory is wonderful place to raise a family. It is also small enough to feel like you know everyone but just big enough to still meet great new people!
    Amory is a small friendly town where there is family on every corner. The citizens are friendly and peaceful, and the community offers good food and places to go shop. Whether you want to start your own small business or just would like a good community to fit into, Amory is the place where greatness begins.