Amite is ideally located offering citizens the amenities of a large city while enjoying the small town atmosphere and charm. Because of the central location of Amite, it is a great home base to experience multiple day trips. You can begin with breakfast at one of Amite's finest restaurants and take a ride down one of our many scenic country roads, head 70 miles south to the New Orleans area, or discover Baton Rouge which is only an hour away. For the beach lovers, the Mississippi Gulf Coast is approximately 1 ½ hours away. Our low crime rate, good schools, parks, and neighborhoods are also an appealing asset for this warm and friendly town.

Today, Amite continues to build downtown with the support of the Town of Amite and the Chamber of Commerce. The city is supported by hard working men and women who love their town and are dedicated to seeing it excel. Expansion, encompassing new industry, upgrading city services, and entertaining new innovative ideas, while continuing the grassroots traditions makes for a strong force in the economic well-being of the Town of Amite City.