What are the schools like in Amelia, LA?

Amelia is served primarily by St. Mary Parish. The district operates 10 elementary schools, 5 middle schools, and 5 high schools with a student-to-teacher ratio of 14.0:1.

What is the median household income in Amelia?

The median household income in Amelia, LA is $45,333 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 8.5%.

What is the weather like in Amelia, LA?

Amelia has an average high temperature of 63.0°F in January and 90.5°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 58.5 inches.

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

Q: What is the crime rate in Amelia, LA?

Amelia has a violent crime rate of 332.3 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 1471.2 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Amelia, LA a Good Place to Live?

Amelia is a small town of 2,000 in Louisiana, with a median household income of $45,333 and a 8.5% unemployment rate.

Strengths: Amelia stands out for solid school ratings (B-), short average commutes.

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

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

Cost of Living

Cost of living data is based on the Bureau of Economic Analysis Regional Price Parities for the Amelia metro area.

Metric	Amelia, LA	National Avg
Median Home Value	N/A	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$872	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	66.4%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$45,333	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Safer than Average

Amelia's violent crime rate is 332.3 per 100,000 residents — 13% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

332.3 /100k

Property Crime

1471.2 /100k

Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.

Schools & Education

Amelia is served primarily by St. Mary Parish. The student-to-teacher ratio is 14.0:1 (better than the national average of ~16:1).

Metric	Amelia, LA	National Avg
School District	St. Mary Parish	—
Elementary Schools	10	—
Middle Schools	5	—
High Schools	5	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	14.0:1	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	7.2%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	62.5%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Amelia sees average highs of 63.0°F in January and 90.5°F in July, with 58.5 inches of annual precipitation .

Metric	Amelia, LA
Average High — January	63.0°F
Average High — July	90.5°F
Annual Precipitation	58.5"
Annual Snowfall	Trace / None

Demographics

Metric	Amelia, LA	National Avg
Population	2,000	—
Median Age	31.7	38.9
Unemployment Rate	8.5%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	19.7 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	28.9%	59.3%
Black or African American	7.5%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	47.8%	18.9%
Asian	11.8%	6.3%
Under 18	27.6%	22.2%
65 and over	11.8%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

Siracusaville, LA 3 mi Bayou L'Ourse, LA 5 mi Morgan City, LA 6 mi Berwick, LA 8 mi Bayou Vista, LA 10 mi

ZIP Codes in Amelia

Amelia, LA is covered by 1 ZIP code:

70340

Amelia vs Other Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Amelia, LA affordable or expensive?

Amelia has a median home value of N/A and median rent of $872/month against a median household income of $45,333.

What is the crime rate in Amelia, LA?

Amelia's violent crime rate is 332.3 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 1471.2 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Amelia?

Public schools in Amelia are operated by St. Mary Parish. The district has 10 elementary, 5 middle, and 5 high schools. The student-to-teacher ratio is 14.0:1. 7.2% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Is Amelia, LA a good place to live?

Amelia, LA has a population of 2,000, a median household income of $45,333, and an unemployment rate of 8.5%. 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 Amelia?

Amelia averages 63.0°F in January and 90.5°F in July. Annual rainfall is 58.5 inches . Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What ZIP codes are in Amelia?

Amelia, LA is covered by 1 ZIP code: 70340.

What is the population of Amelia?

The population of Amelia, Louisiana is 2,000 with a median age of 31.7. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Amelia?

Key numbers for living in Amelia: median home N/A, median household income $45,333, crime index 80 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated B-. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Amelia side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.