The Town FilesAmory, Mississippi
City in Monroe County · population 6,666 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $162,000
- Household income
- $52,901
- Jan low / Jul high
- 31° / 90°
- Snow a year
- 0 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 32
- Median age
- 42.6
Amory is a city of 6,666 people in Monroe County, Mississippi. The median home is worth $162,000, above the typical Mississippi town ($124,700). It ranks hipper than 87% of Mississippi towns, more vibrant than 84% of Mississippi towns, more walkable than 82% of Mississippi towns.
How Amory ranks
Percentile among Mississippi towns with at least 500 people on The Town Files lifestyle rankings. 50 is typical for the state; 90 means better than 90% of Mississippi towns.
Homes and cost of living
The median home in Amory is worth $162,000, above the typical Mississippi town ($124,700). Homes cost about 3.1 times the median household income of $52,901, which is more affordable than 37% of Mississippi towns. Median rent is $834 a month. 62.4% of households own their home.
| Housing | Amory | Typical Mississippi town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $162,000 | $124,700 |
| Median rent | $834 | $820 |
| Median household income | $52,901 | $45,965 |
| Home value ÷ income | 3.1× | 2.8× |
| Homeownership | 62.4% | 65.3% |
| Median year built | 1975 | 1979 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 2.0% | — |
Who lives in Amory
| People | Amory | Typical Mississippi town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 42.6 | 37.3 |
| Age 65 and over | 20.2% | 16.6% |
| Under 18 | 21.2% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 18.6% | 19.4% |
| Below the poverty line | 16.4% | 22.9% |
| Veterans | 6.0% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 1.5% | — |
| Work from home | 6.5% | 4.0% |
| Average commute | 18.1 min | 23.9 min |
| Homes with broadband | 87.8% | 83.3% |
Weather in Amory
July highs average 90.4°F and January lows 30.7°F. About 54.3 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 0.0 inches of snow (typical Mississippi town: 0.5 in). Expect about 63 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 60 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
32 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Amory since 1950, compared with 31 for the typical Mississippi town. 13 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an EF5, struck on April 27, 2011 about 4.9 miles from the town center and killed 16. Tornadoes within 10 miles have caused 20 deaths and 145 injuries since 1950. The most recent was on March 23, 2025.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 40 times; the largest was 2.75 inches on April 30, 2002.
Severe weather in Monroe County since 1996
Monroe County has been included in 26 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for flood, hurricane, snowstorm.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| February 6, 2026 | Winter Storm | DR-4899: Severe Winter Storm |
| January 24, 2026 | Winter Storm | EM-3640: Severe Winter Storm |
| March 26, 2023 | Severe Storm | DR-4697: Severe Storms, Straight-Line Winds, And Tornadoes |
| October 22, 2021 | Hurricane | DR-4626: Hurricane Ida |
| August 28, 2021 | Hurricane | EM-3569: Hurricane Ida |
Jobs and pay in Monroe County
Monroe County had 9,148 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $50,944 a year. Unemployment was 3.8% in 2023; in Amory itself the ACS puts it at 7%.
Public schools in Amory
7 public schools with 2,433 students, about 12.5 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| HATLEY HIGH SCHOOL | PK-12 | 951 | 12.2 |
| AMORY HIGH SCHOOL | 9-12 | 439 | 16.3 |
| WEST AMORY SCHOOL | PK-2 | 355 | 13.7 |
| EAST AMORY SCHOOL | 3-5 | 346 | 12.8 |
| AMORY MIDDLE SCHOOL | 6-8 | 342 | 13.7 |
| AMORY CAREER TECHNICAL CENTER | 9-12 | — | — |
| MONROE CO ADVANCED LEARNING CENTER | 10-12 | — | — |
Towns near Amory
- Aberdeen, MS11.4 mi · 4,961 people · home $87,600
- Okolona, MS15.3 mi · 2,513 people · home $92,200
- Verona, MS19.8 mi · 2,792 people · home $118,300
- Fulton, MS20.0 mi · 4,542 people · home $158,600
- Tupelo, MS24.5 mi · 37,923 people · home $212,800
- West Point, MS27.8 mi · 10,105 people · home $153,900
Amory questions
Is Amory, Mississippi a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Amory scores better for retirees than 30% of Mississippi towns and quieter than 42%. 20.2% of residents are 65 or older (median age 42.6).
How much does a house cost in Amory?
The median owner-occupied home in Amory is valued at $162,000 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $52,901, so homes cost about 3.1 times income. Median rent is $834 a month.
What is the weather like in Amory?
July highs average 90.4°F and January lows 30.7°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 54.3 inches of precipitation a year and 0.0 inches of snow.
Does Amory get tornadoes?
32 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Amory since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was an EF5 on April 27, 2011. The typical Mississippi town has had 31.
- 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)