At a Glance
Median Income
$75,500
$24,425 per capita
Home Value
$75,000
Zillow: $262,971
Median Rent
$644/mo
21.1% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
7.1%
83.8% high school+
Unemployment
5.7%
5.7% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
37.1%
16.0% 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+
3.5 / 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 $75,500 , which is 0% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $24,425. The unemployment rate stands at 5.7% (58% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 5.7% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 1,222 business establishments, including 94 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Mead is $75,000 , 73% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $262,971. Median rent is $644/month, with 21.1% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 87.8 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1985.
Education
7.1% of adults in Mead hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(79% below the national average).
83.8% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.4/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Mead has an average annual temperature of 63°F (17°C).
Winters average 42°F in January while summers reach 83°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 44.3 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population418
Median Age43.7 yrs
Density1,306/mi²
Male / Female45% / 55%
Foreign Born0.2%
Veterans13.2%
Economy
B+
Median Income$75,500
Per Capita$24,425
Unemployment5.7%
Poverty5.7%
County GDP$2,641M
Avg Weekly Wage$998
Housing
A+
Home Value$75,000
Rent$644
Ownership74.7%
Zillow$262,971
Housing Units170
Rent Burden21.1%
Health
Obesity37.1%
Diabetes10.1%
Smoking16.0%
Heart Disease5.8%
Premature Death12,725/100K
Climate
Avg Temp63°F
Rain44.3 in/yr
Elevation742 ft
Education
D
Bachelor's+7.1%
High School+83.8%
Graduate+1.7%
School Score5.4/10
Community
2024 VoteR 79% / D 20%
Commute15 min
Broadband74.0%
Internet Speed64 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries1
Did You Know?
The median home in Mead was built in 1985.
The nearest airport is Durant Regional/Eaker Field (8 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.463 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
37.1% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 10 fatal vehicle crashes.