Amory, Mississippi · ZIP 38821

Amory — ZIP 38821

Amory (38821) scores 58/100 — Fair for Mississippi. Safety: Higher reported-crime rate under the available data tier. Schools: Higher reported proficiency and grade-band coverage. A premium market - pricier than most of the state. The typical home value here is $167K.

Overall NeighborScore

C-Fair

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Higher reported-crime rate under the available data tier.

Safety index45/100

Violent crime share22%

Property crime share78%

Higher reported proficiency and grade-band coverage.

School index72/100

Avg math proficiency62%

Avg reading proficiency52%

Schools nearby5

A premium market - pricier than most of the state.

Affordability index48/100

Typical home value$167K

How this score is calculated: the NeighborScore composite weights crime 53% and schools 47%, each normalized to the local area. Home affordability is shown for context and is not factored into the overall score. Sources & methodology →

Last refreshed — Schools: Aug 2026 · Real estate: Aug 2026 · Demographics: Jun 2026

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Real Estate Snapshot

Typical Home Value

$167K

Median Rent

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Days on Market

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Sale-to-List

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Typical Home Value — 24 Months

Crime Overview

Total Incidents

409

Violent Crime

Property Crime

340

Crime statistics for this area are estimated from FBI-reported county-level data for Monroe County, Mississippi (2025). This ZIP does not yet have city-specific monthly crime data, so figures reflect the entire county rather than this ZIP alone.

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Nearby Schools

	Grades
Amory High School	09–12	444	77%	62%
Hatley School	KG–12	905	65%	47%
East Amory Elementary	03–05	314	58%	53%
Amory Middle School	06–08	348	48%	45%
West Amory Elementary School	KG–02	355	Not reported	Not reported

Directory and latest enrollment: NCES Common Core of Data (SY 2024–25 where reported). Proficiency: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts SY 2021–22; state standards are not directly comparable.

Note: schools marked “Not reported” (often small or specialized programs) lack state proficiency data and aren't included in the Schools score.

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Demographics

Population

12,417

Median Income

$59K

Homeownership

75%

Median Age

44.3 yrs

Source: US Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2024).

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Frequently Asked Questions

ZIP 38821 has a reported-crime score of 45/100. A higher score represents a lower reported-crime rate under the best available data tier for this ZIP; it is not a guarantee of safety. Review the crime report and current local police data before making a decision.

ZIP 38821 has a school score of 72/100. The index combines reported SY 2021–22 math and reading proficiency with grade-band coverage. Nearby or county-level estimates may be used where ZIP-level reporting is sparse, and state assessment standards are not directly comparable.

The latest home value or sale-price figure available for ZIP 38821 is approximately $167K. The profile identifies the underlying source; Zillow ZHVI is a typical home value measure, while Redfin data is a median sale-price measure. These are different metrics and may lag current listings.

ZIP 38821 in Amory has an overall NeighborScore of 58/100. It combines the crime score (53%) and school score (47%); affordability is context only. Use the component data and its coverage notes rather than treating the composite as a complete measure of livability.