What are the schools like in Ambia, IN?

School district data for Ambia is sourced from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES).

What is the median household income in Ambia?

The median household income in Ambia, IN is $50,000 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 10.8%.

What is the weather like in Ambia, IN?

Ambia has an average high temperature of 31.6°F in January and 83.1°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 40.2 inches and annual snowfall averages 17.1 inches.

Ambia, IN Cost of Living, Crime & Is It a Good Place to Live? (2026)

Q: Is Ambia, IN affordable or expensive?

Ambia's cost of living index is 92, where 100 represents the national average. This means Ambia is 8% less expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $48,800 and the median rent is $786 per month.

Q: What is the crime rate in Ambia, IN?

Crime rate data for Ambia is not currently available from the FBI's reported data.

Is Ambia, IN a Good Place to Live?

Ambia is a small town of 230 in Indiana, with a median household income of $50,000 and a 10.8% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 92 (US average = 100), which is 8% below the national average.

Strengths: Ambia stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices.

Trade-offs: Potential downsides include longer commutes, an elevated unemployment rate. Whether Ambia is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.

All Ambia city data on this page comes from official government sources — the US Census Bureau, FBI, NCES, BEA, and NOAA — updated annually.

Cost of Living

Index: 91.5

Ambia's overall cost of living index is 91.5, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in Ambia costs roughly 8% less than the average American city.

Metric	Ambia, IN	National Avg
Median Home Value	$48,800	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$786	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	73.1%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$50,000	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Crime data for Ambia is not currently available from the FBI's Uniform Crime Reporting program. Not all local agencies report to the UCR each year.

Schools & Education

Metric	Ambia, IN	National Avg
School District	N/A	—
Elementary Schools	N/A	—
Middle Schools	N/A	—
High Schools	N/A	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	N/A	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	1.9%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	71.2%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Ambia sees average highs of 31.6°F in January and 83.1°F in July, with 40.2 inches of annual precipitation and 17.1 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Ambia, IN
Average High — January	31.6°F
Average High — July	83.1°F
Annual Precipitation	40.2"
Annual Snowfall	17.1"

Demographics

Metric	Ambia, IN	National Avg
Population	230	—
Median Age	20.8	38.9
Unemployment Rate	10.8%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	31.7 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	52.2%	59.3%
Black or African American	0.0%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	47.0%	18.9%
Asian	0.0%	6.3%
Under 18	44.8%	22.2%
65 and over	7.0%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

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Ambia vs Other Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Ambia, IN affordable or expensive?

Ambia's cost of living index is 92, where 100 is the national average. That makes Ambia roughly 8% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage. The median home price is $48,800 and median rent is $786/month.

What is the crime rate in Ambia, IN?

Crime data for Ambia is not available in the current FBI UCR reporting year. Not all jurisdictions submit data annually.

What are the schools like in Ambia?

School district information is sourced from NCES Common Core of Data.

Is Ambia, IN a good place to live?

Ambia, IN has a population of 230, a median household income of $50,000, and an unemployment rate of 10.8%. It offers below-average costs of living, which stretches take-home pay further than in most American cities. Whether it's right for you depends on your priorities — use the compare tool above to stack it against another city you're considering.

What is the weather like in Ambia?

Ambia averages 31.6°F in January and 83.1°F in July. Annual rainfall is 40.2 inches with about 17.1 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What is the population of Ambia?

The population of Ambia, Indiana is 230 with a median age of 20.8. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Ambia?

Key numbers for living in Ambia: cost of living index 92 (100 = US average), median home $48,800, median household income $50,000. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Ambia side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.