At a Glance
Median Income
$73,500
$35,322 per capita
Home Value
$151,600
Zillow: $304,391
Median Rent
$1,077/mo
25.8% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
12.0%
93.1% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
6.3% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
38.9%
12.7% smoking rate
How Mead Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Mead's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Mead a Good Place to Live?
B+
3.8 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Mead residents earn a median household income of $73,500 , which is 2% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $35,322. The unemployment rate stands at 0.0% (100% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 6.3% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 656 business establishments, including 41 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Mead is $151,600 , 46% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $304,391. Median rent is $1,077/month, with 25.8% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 90.1 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1953.
Education
12.0% of adults in Mead hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(64% below the national average).
93.1% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.3/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
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 totals 30.1 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population600
Median Age32.3 yrs
Density984/mi²
Male / Female47% / 54%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans9.0%
Economy
A
Median Income$73,500
Per Capita$35,322
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty6.3%
County GDP$1,090M
Avg Weekly Wage$960
Housing
A+
Home Value$151,600
Rent$1,077
Ownership85.1%
Zillow$304,391
Housing Units256
Rent Burden25.8%
Health
Obesity38.9%
Diabetes8.4%
Smoking12.7%
Heart Disease4.9%
Premature Death6,667/100K
Climate
Avg Temp50°F
Rain30.1 in/yr
Elevation1,201 ft
Education
D
Bachelor's+12.0%
High School+93.1%
Graduate+3.0%
School Score6.3/10
Community
2024 VoteR 73% / D 26%
Commute21 min
Broadband93.4%
Internet Speed63 Mbps
EV Stations4
Libraries6
Did You Know?
The median home in Mead was built in 1953.
The nearest airport is Lincoln (28 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.409 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
9.5% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 1 fatal vehicle crashes.