At a Glance
Median Income
$60,000
$21,942 per capita
Home Value
$64,000
Zillow: $157,341
Median Rent
$718/mo
25.4% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
8.0%
79.5% high school+
Unemployment
6.5%
2.9% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
39.5%
14.1% smoking rate
How Meadow Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Meadow's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Meadow a Good Place to Live?
B
3.4 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Meadow residents earn a median household income of $60,000 , which is 20% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $21,942. The unemployment rate stands at 6.5% (81% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 2.9% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 365 business establishments, including 27 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Meadow is $64,000 , 77% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $157,341. Median rent is $718/month, with 25.4% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 97.1 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1966.
Education
8.0% of adults in Meadow hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(76% below the national average).
79.5% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.0/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Meadow has an average annual temperature of 61°F (16°C).
Winters average 41°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 18.0 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population834
Median Age27.5 yrs
Density518/mi²
Male / Female58% / 42%
Foreign Born13.8%
Veterans2.5%
Economy
B+
Median Income$60,000
Per Capita$21,942
Unemployment6.5%
Poverty2.9%
County GDP$610M
Avg Weekly Wage$936
Housing
A+
Home Value$64,000
Rent$718
Ownership68.8%
Zillow$157,341
Housing Units238
Rent Burden25.4%
Health
Obesity39.5%
Diabetes14.4%
Smoking14.1%
Heart Disease6.0%
Premature Death13,280/100K
Climate
Avg Temp61°F
Rain18.0 in/yr
Elevation3,331 ft
Education
D
Bachelor's+8.0%
High School+79.5%
Graduate+2.0%
School Score4.0/10
Community
2024 VoteR 82% / D 17%
Commute41 min
Broadband77.1%
Internet Speed41 Mbps
EV Stations30
Libraries1
Did You Know?
The median home in Meadow was built in 1966.
The nearest airport is Lubbock Preston Smith International (32 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.470 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
14.4% of the population has a disability.
13.8% of residents are foreign-born.
The county recorded 3 fatal vehicle crashes.