At a Glance
Median Income
$73,990
$38,598 per capita
Home Value
$97,100
Zillow: $127,744
Median Rent
$739/mo
22.1% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
19.1%
91.9% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
2.4% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
36.4%
16.6% smoking rate
How Meade Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Meade's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Meade a Good Place to Live?
A
4.0 / 5.0 - Great
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Meade residents earn a median household income of $73,990 , which is 2% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $38,598. The unemployment rate stands at 0.0% (100% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 2.4% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 169 business establishments, including 8 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Meade is $97,100 , 66% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $127,744. Median rent is $739/month, with 22.1% 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 1956.
Education
19.1% of adults in Meade hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(43% below the national average).
91.9% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.8/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Meade has an average annual temperature of 55°F (13°C).
Winters average 32°F in January while summers reach 80°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 23.0 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population1,274
Median Age38.0 yrs
Density873/mi²
Male / Female54% / 47%
Foreign Born2.9%
Veterans8.9%
Economy
A+
Median Income$73,990
Per Capita$38,598
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty2.4%
County GDP$318M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,012
Housing
A+
Home Value$97,100
Rent$739
Ownership70.0%
Zillow$127,744
Housing Units640
Rent Burden22.1%
Health
Obesity36.4%
Diabetes9.7%
Smoking16.6%
Heart Disease5.7%
Premature Death10,432/100K
Climate
Avg Temp55°F
Rain23.0 in/yr
Elevation2,498 ft
Education
C+
Bachelor's+19.1%
High School+91.9%
Graduate+3.9%
School Score5.8/10
Community
2024 VoteR 84% / D 15%
Commute16 min
Broadband78.7%
Internet Speed14 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries3
Did You Know?
The median home in Meade was built in 1956.
The nearest airport is Liberal Mid-America Regional (38 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.521 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
18.3% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 2 fatal vehicle crashes.