The Town FilesAmite City, Louisiana
Town in Tangipahoa Parish · population 4,005 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $112,800
- Household income
- $44,636
- Jan low / Jul high
- 39° / 91°
- Snow a year
- 0 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 50
- Median age
- 39.5
Amite City is a town of 4,005 people in Tangipahoa Parish, Louisiana. The median home is worth $112,800, below the typical Louisiana town ($166,450). It ranks better for retirees than 77% of Louisiana towns, more walkable than 74% of Louisiana towns, more vibrant than 74% of Louisiana towns.
How Amite City ranks
Percentile among Louisiana towns with at least 500 people on The Town Files lifestyle rankings. 50 is typical for the state; 90 means better than 90% of Louisiana towns.
Homes and cost of living
The median home in Amite City is worth $112,800, below the typical Louisiana town ($166,450). Homes cost about 2.5 times the median household income of $44,636, which is more affordable than 75% of Louisiana towns. Median rent is $927 a month. 48.2% of households own their home.
| Housing | Amite City | Typical Louisiana town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $112,800 | $166,450 |
| Median rent | $927 | $887 |
| Median household income | $44,636 | $52,134 |
| Home value ÷ income | 2.5× | 3.0× |
| Homeownership | 48.2% | 70.4% |
| Median year built | 1972 | 1979 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 5.7% | — |
Who lives in Amite City
| People | Amite City | Typical Louisiana town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 39.5 | 38.4 |
| Age 65 and over | 22.2% | 17.0% |
| Under 18 | 23.2% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 19.4% | 15.8% |
| Below the poverty line | 11.2% | 20.4% |
| Veterans | 2.5% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 0.1% | — |
| Work from home | 4.3% | 4.7% |
| Average commute | 24.5 min | 25.8 min |
| Homes with broadband | 80.7% | 84.6% |
Weather in Amite City
July highs average 90.9°F and January lows 38.6°F. About 63.8 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 0.1 inches of snow (typical Louisiana town: 0.0 in). Expect about 94 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 35 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
50 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Amite City since 1950, compared with 27 for the typical Louisiana town. 10 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an EF2, struck on February 8, 2023 about 7.5 miles from the town center. Tornadoes within 10 miles have caused 2 deaths and 9 injuries since 1950. The most recent was on March 11, 2026.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 17 times; the largest was 1.75 inches on January 21, 2016.
Severe weather in Tangipahoa Parish since 1996
Tangipahoa Parish has been included in 48 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for flood, other, tornado.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| January 24, 2026 | Winter Storm | EM-3638: Severe Winter Storm |
| September 16, 2024 | Hurricane | DR-4817: Hurricane Francine |
| September 10, 2024 | Hurricane | EM-3614: Tropical Storm Francine |
| September 13, 2021 | Coastal Storm | EM-3574: Tropical Storm Nicholas |
| August 29, 2021 | Hurricane | DR-4611: Hurricane Ida |
Jobs and pay in Tangipahoa Parish
Tangipahoa Parish had 47,214 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $46,783 a year. Unemployment was 4.3% in 2023; in Amite City itself the ACS puts it at 4.8%.
Public schools in Amite City
3 public schools with 1,155 students, about 16.0 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| Amite Elementary Magnet School | PK-4 | 450 | 18.0 |
| Amite High Magnet | 9-12 | 416 | 15.4 |
| Amite Westside Middle Magnet | 5-8 | 289 | 14.5 |
Towns near Amite City
- Natalbany, LA12.8 mi · 2,510 people · home $151,200
- Hammond, LA16.0 mi · 19,584 people · home $221,400
- Ponchatoula, LA20.6 mi · 7,822 people · home $200,300
- Franklinton, LA23.3 mi · 3,662 people · home $188,500
- Walker, LA26.9 mi · 6,374 people · home $227,800
- Covington, LA29.6 mi · 11,564 people · home $295,100
Amite City questions
Is Amite City, Louisiana a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Amite City scores better for retirees than 77% of Louisiana towns and quieter than 53%. 22.2% of residents are 65 or older (median age 39.5).
How much does a house cost in Amite City?
The median owner-occupied home in Amite City is valued at $112,800 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $44,636, so homes cost about 2.5 times income. Median rent is $927 a month.
What is the weather like in Amite City?
July highs average 90.9°F and January lows 38.6°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 63.8 inches of precipitation a year and 0.1 inches of snow.
Does Amite City get tornadoes?
50 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Amite City since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was an EF2 on February 8, 2023. The typical Louisiana town has had 27.
- U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024)
- U.S. Census Bureau, 2020 Census and 2025 Gazetteer (2020 / 2025)
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020)
- NOAA NCEI Storm Events Database (1950–2026)
- FEMA OpenFEMA Disaster Declarations (this product uses the FEMA OpenFEMA API but is not endorsed by FEMA) (1953–2026)
- NCES Common Core of Data (2023–24)
- BLS Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages; USDA ERS county unemployment (BLS LAUS) (2000–2024)
- The Town Files lifestyle rankings, built from federal demographic, school, crime and housing data (2025)