Amite County, Mississippi Real Estate Listings and Moving Services
Amite County is nestled in the state of Mississippi. With an area of 731 square miles, Amite County is one of the larger counties in the state, while in regards to population it is near the bottom with 1,359 residents. Amite County's population density of rural makes it one of the most largely populated areas in the state. The county's largest city is Liberty, with a population of 5,275.
Amite County is one of the
affluent regions in the state. The median income for Amite County residents is $24,149, putting the area in in the bottom half of all counties in Mississippi. In keeping with this, the average home price in Amite County is $47,643, slightly below the state average of $66,412.
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The Per-capita student spending on education in Amite County is $7,811 per student per year, the lowest in the state (and reflecting the high importance given to education in the area). The student-teacher ratio in Amite County schools is 14 students to a teacher.
Commute times for people living in Amite County average 37 min., much longer than the number for Mississippi as a whole.