Meade, KS

Full City Profile · Kansas · Meade County County

4.0 /5.0
A Great
1,274 Population 873/sq mi density
$73,990 Median Income $38,598 per capita
$97,100 Home Value $127,744 Zillow
$739 Median Rent 22.1% income on rent
55°F Avg Temperature
A
Overall
4.0 / 5.0
Strong
A+
Economy
4.5 / 5.0
$73,990 median income, 0.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$97,100 home value, $739/mo rent
C+
Education
2.5 / 5.0
19.1% bachelor's degree or higher

Meade, KS

At a Glance

Median Income
$73,990
2% below
$38,598 per capita
Home Value
$97,100
66% below
Zillow: $127,744
Median Rent
$739/mo
36% below
22.1% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
19.1%
43% below
91.9% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
100% below
2.4% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
36.4%
13% above
16.6% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
55°F

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)

Income
98%
Home Value
34%
Rent
64%
Poverty
19%
Bachelor's
57%
Unemployment
0%
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.