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Amory, MS

Amory, MS.

Population: 12,546 (Census ACS)

The median home value in Amory, MS is $169,619 — up 3.5% over the past year. 7 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Relatively Low, with coldwave, lightning, drought the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 15.0% below the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$169,619

Median home value

+3.5%

1-year change

Relatively Low

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$169,619
1-year appreciation
+3.5%
3-year appreciation
+4.5%
5-year appreciation
+22.1%
10-year appreciation
+44.8%
All-time peak (2026-04)
$170,768
House Price Index (state)
322.1 (+3.8% YoY)

Sources: home value index (ZIP-level) · FHFA House Price Index (state-level)

Market activity

For-sale inventory
65
New listings (monthly)
15

Source: recent area sales and market data (ZIP-level)

Affordability

Cost of living index (Low)
85.0 (100 = US avg)
Electricity rate (state-level)
14.0¢/kWh
Natural gas rate (state-level)
$16.60/MCF
30-year mortgage rate (national)
6.66%
15-year mortgage rate (national)
6.00%

Sources: BEA Regional Price Parities (metro/state-level) · EIA energy rates (state-level) · Freddie Mac PMMS (national)

Schools

Total schools
7
Elementary schools
2
Middle schools
1
High schools
3
School districts serving the area
AMORY SCHOOL DIST, MONROE CO SCHOOL DIST
Schools include
EAST AMORY SCHOOL, AMORY HIGH SCHOOL, AMORY MIDDLE SCHOOL, AMORY CAREER TECHNICAL CENTER, WEST AMORY SCHOOL

Source: NCES school directory, 2022-23 (school-address-based)

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Relatively Low
Top hazards (county)
coldWave, lightning, drought, heatWave, iceStorm
Notable hazard ratings (county)
coldWave: Relatively High · drought: Relatively Moderate · earthquake: Relatively Low · hail: Relatively Low · heatWave: Relatively Moderate · hurricane: Relatively Low
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 41% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
75.3%
Radon potential (county)
Low radon potential — EPA Zone 3 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
None
EPA recommends radon testing for every home regardless of zone.

Sources: FEMA National Risk Index (county-level) · FEMA flood data (ZIP-level) · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (county-level) · EPA radon zones + Superfund NPL

Climate (30-year normals)

Annual precipitation
60.9 in
USDA plant hardiness zone
8a (extreme annual low 10 to 15°F)

Sources: NOAA Climate Normals (30-year, nearest-station) · USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map (2023)

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
4
Nearest national park
Tupelo National Battlefield (29 mi)
National parks include
Tupelo National Battlefield, Natchez Trace National Scenic Trail, Natchez Trace Parkway
Airports within 30 mi
14
Nearest airport
Monroe County Airport (7 mi)
Nearest major airport
Columbus Air Force Base (CBM) (21 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
1
Hospitals include
NORTH MISSISSIPPI MEDICAL CENTER-GILMORE AMORY
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
4.0 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
4.0 / 5
EV charging stations (within 10 mi)
10
Solar radiation rating
Good (4.5 kWh/m²/day)

Sources: National Park Service · FAA airport data · CMS hospital data · DOE/NREL (proximity-based)

Migration

Net migration (county)
+18 tax filers

Source: IRS county-to-county migration data (county-level, ~12-month lag)

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1,979
Housing built before 1970
33.3%
Housing built 2000 or later
26.6%
Median annual property tax
$963
Mean commute to work
21 min
Households with broadband internet
61.0%

Source: Census ACS 5-year estimates (ZIP-level)

Employment & development

Total county employment
7,818
Average weekly wage
$953
Top industries (by employment)
Construction, Accommodation & Food, Wholesale Trade
Annual residential building permits (county)
1

Sources: BLS QCEW (county-level) · Census Building Permits (county-level)

How it compares

AmoryState medianUS median
Median home value$169,619$154,088$289,727
Median annual property tax$963$859$2,006

State and US medians are computed across all US ZIP codes with sufficient public-data coverage, from the same sources as the figures above.

Area data compiled from public government, academic, and industry research feeds. Data sources →

Common questions

What is the median home value in Amory, MS?
$169,619.
What is the natural-hazard risk in Amory, MS?
Overall risk: Relatively Low (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: coldWave, lightning, drought, heatWave, iceStorm.
What is the wildfire risk in Amory, MS?
Risk to homes is higher than 41% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in Amory, MS?
Low radon potential — EPA Zone 3 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near Amory, MS?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve Amory, MS?
7 schools (2 elementary, 1 middle, 3 high) (NCES, 2022-23).
What is the cost of living in Amory, MS?
Regional Price Parity: 85.0 (100 = US average) (Low) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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