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Amory, Mississippi

Introduction to Amory, Mississippi

Amory, Mississippi, in Monroe county, is 75 miles NW of Tuscaloosa, Alabama and 120 miles SE of Memphis, Tennessee. The city has a population of 6,956.

Amory History

Amory gained recognition as the first planned city in Mississippi. The need for Amory arose when the Kansas City, Memphis and Birmingham Railroad companies sought a mid-point between Memphis and Birmingham. Amory was laid out as a town in 1887, following which people from neighboring Cotton Gin Port shifted to Amory. It is in Monroe County.

Amory and nearby Attractions

  • Glenndale Shopping Center
  • Gilmore Park
  • Amory Regional Museum
  • Amory Golf Club

Things To Do In Amory

The Amory Regional Museum is an ideal location for those wishing to learn more about the area’s history. Lake Monroe is a lovely setting for outdoor recreation. Carlos Moore Park and Gilmore Park also offer several recreational facilities. Golfers can enjoy a round at the Amory Golf Club.

Amory Transportation

Tupelo Regional Airport is few miles away.

Amory Higher Education

Itawamba Community College, Mississippi University for Women, Mississippi State University and Northeast Mississippi Community College offer facilities for higher education.

High Points

Amory strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Mississippi):

CategoryTrophy
Affordability of Rents
(vs. Peers)
Top 5%trophyAmory Affordability of Rents
Affordability of Property Taxes
(vs. Peers)
Top 6%Amory Affordability of Property Taxes
Well-Paid Single Women
(vs. State)
Top 16%Amory Well-Paid Single Women
Short Commute Times
(vs. State)
Top 18%Amory Short Commute Times
Walking and Biking to Work
(vs. State)
Top 19%Amory Walking and Biking to Work
People in Middle Class or Better
(vs. State)
Top 19%Amory People in Middle Class or Better

Comparative Profile of Amory, MS

Comparing Amory to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Mississippi (State):

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Female Share of the Population108
Senior Citizens99
Age of the Population79
Racial Diversity65
Children Under 5 Years Old53
Well-Paid Single Women49
Well-Paid Single Men28
Male Share of the Population13

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Average Household Size42
Portion of People Married37

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
College Educated Adults46
People in Middle Class or Better39
Median Family Income38
People Above Poverty28

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Short Commute Times89
Walking and Biking to Work59
Public Transportation Use35
Working at Home15

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Affordability of Rents106
Affordability of Property Taxes106
People Living Alone88
Seasonal and Vacation Housing76
Housing Recently Built52
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals46

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Low Violent Crime56
Low Property Crime23

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