Median Income
$73,500
2% lower than US avg
Home Value
$151,600
46% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+
12.0%
64% lower than US avg
Median Rent
$1,077
7% lower than US avg
Obesity Rate
38.9%
21% higher than US avg
Unemployment
0.0%
100% lower than US avg
Poverty Rate
6.3%
49% lower than US avg
How Mead Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)
People
Population600
Median Age32.3 yrs
Density984/mi²
Male / Female47% / 54%
Largest GroupWhite 98%
Economy
A
Median Income$73,500
Per Capita$35,322
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty6.3%
County GDP$1,090M
Commute21 min
Housing
A+
Home Value$151,600
Rent$1,077
OwnershipN/A
Zillow$284,301
Health
Obesity38.9%
UninsuredN/A
Depression17.6%
Heart Disease4.9%
Climate
Avg Temp50°F
AQI32 (Good)
Rain30.1 in/yr
Elevation1,201 ft
Education
D
Bachelor's+12.0%
High School+93.1%
School Score5.81
Community
2024 VoteR 73% / D 26%
Commute21 min
Libraries6
Is Mead a Good Place to Live?
Based on current data, Mead receives an overall livability score of 3.8 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B+. Key strengths include low unemployment, affordable housing, a low poverty rate, high health insurance coverage. Areas to be aware of include high obesity rates. Mead offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
Economy & Jobs
The median household income in Mead is $73,500, roughly in line with the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 0.0%. Only 6.3% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 21 minutes.
Cost of Living & Housing
The median home value in Mead is $151,600, 46% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $1,077 per month. At just 2.1x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.
Education
12.0% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 93.1% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.8/10.
Climate & Weather
Mead experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 50°F. Winters average 22°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 30.1 inches, including 20.3 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 32.
Mead has a population of 600 with a density of 984 people per square mile. The median age is 32.3 years, 17% younger than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (97.8%), with 1.3% Hispanic.
Population
32.3yrs
Median Age
17% below US avg
Language Spoken at Home
| English Only | 98.4% |
| 25% above US avg |
| Spanish | 1.6% |
| 88% below US avg |
The median household income in Mead is $73,500, which is 2% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 0.0% (below the 3.6% US average). 6.3% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 21 minutes.
Income
| Median HH Income | $73,500 |
| 2% below US avg |
| Per Capita Income | $35,322 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $960 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $104,730 |
Employment & Poverty
| Unemployment | 0.0% |
| 100% below US avg |
| Poverty Rate | 6.3% |
| 49% below US avg |
| Establishments (County) | 656 |
| County GDP | $1,090M |
Business (County)
| Restaurants | 41 |
| Healthcare | 33 |
| Retail | 72 |
| Manufacturing | 16 |
Tax & Cost of Living
| Property Tax (IRS) | $6,137 |
| 75% above US avg |
| Effective Tax Rate | 4.05% |
Commute & Transportation
| Commute Time | 20.7 min |
| Work from Home | 4.7% |
The median home value in Mead is $151,600, 46% below the national average. Monthly rent averages $1,077 (7% below US avg). Zillow estimates the typical home value at $284,301.
Home Values
| Census Median | $151,600 |
| 46% below US avg |
| Zillow ZHVI | $284,301 |
Real Estate Market (Redfin)
Rental Costs
| Census Median Rent | $1,077 |
| 7% below US avg |
HUD Fair Market Rent
| Studio | $706 |
| 1 Bedroom | $791 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,001 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,274 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,409 |
Ownership & Property
Property Tax
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $6,137 |
| 75% above US avg |
| Effective Rate | 4.05% |
In Mead, 38.9% of adults are obese (above the 32.1% national rate). 17.6% report depression. 21.8% are physically inactive.
Health Metrics: Mead vs U.S. Average (%)
Chronic Conditions
| Obesity | 38.9% |
| 21% above US avg |
| Diabetes | 8.4% |
| Heart Disease | 4.9% |
| High Blood Pressure | 29.4% |
| Asthma | 9.1% |
| COPD | 5.0% |
| Stroke | 2.5% |
Behaviors & Mental Health
| |
| Binge Drinking | 24.1% |
| Physical Inactivity | 21.8% |
| Depression | 17.6% |
| Mental Distress | 14.3% |
| Physical Distress | 10.3% |
Healthcare Access
| Insurance Rate | 97.1% |
| |
| Checkup Rate | 72.9% |
| Premature Death | 6,667/100K |
Food & Exercise
| Food Environment | 8.3/10 |
| Exercise Access | 61.5% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 33 |
Crime Rates: Mead vs U.S. Average (per 100,000)
Traffic Safety
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 1 |
Safety Score
Mead has an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C). Winters average 22°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. Annual precipitation is 30.1 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 32.
Temperature
22°F Jan (-5°C)
75°F Jul (24°C)
| Annual Average | 50.0°F |
| 7% below US avg |
| January Average | 22°F (-5°C) |
| July Average | 75°F (24°C) |
Precipitation & Snow
| Annual Rainfall | 30.1 inches |
| 21% below US avg |
| Snowfall | 20.3 inches/yr |
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 32.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,201 ft (366 m) |
| Area | 0.6 sq mi (1.6 km²) |
| Population Density | 984/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 41.2244°N, 96.4872°W |
| County FIPS | 31155 |