Indiana
Mecca is a small town in Indiana with a population of 670. Residents earn $42,917 per year, which is 43% below the national average.
Based on current data, Mecca receives an overall livability score of 3.2 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B. Key strengths include affordable housing, high health insurance coverage. Areas to be aware of include above-average unemployment, below-average incomes, high obesity rates. Mecca offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
The median household income in Mecca is $42,917, 43% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate of 5.4% is somewhat elevated compared to the national rate of 3.6%. 10.3% of residents live in poverty, near the national average of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 26 minutes.
The median home value in Mecca is $57,000, 80% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $592 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. At just 1.3x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.
5.7% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 84.9% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 6/10.
Mecca experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 52°F. Winters average 27°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 47.4 inches, including 13.0 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.
| English Only | 98.6% |
| 26% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 1.4% |
| 90% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $42,917 |
| 43% below US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $17,361 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $817 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $61,905 |
| Unemployment | 5.4% |
| 50% above US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 10.3% |
| 17% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 326 |
| County GDP | $534M |
| Restaurants | 28 |
| Healthcare | 18 |
| Retail | 48 |
| Manufacturing | 15 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $2,225 |
| 36% below US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 3.90% |
| Commute Time | 26.0 min |
| Work from Home | 4.9% |
| Census Median | $57,000 |
| 80% below US avg |
| Census Median Rent | $592 |
| 49% below US avg | |
| Rent Burden | 18.9% |
| Studio | $816 |
| 1 Bedroom | $882 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,096 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,391 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,590 |
| Owner-Occupied | 60.0% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $2,225 |
| 36% below US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 3.90% |
| Obesity | 42.7% |
| 33% above US avg | |
| Diabetes | 12.6% |
| Heart Disease | 7.1% |
| High Blood Pressure | 37.1% |
| Asthma | 11.9% |
| COPD | 10.1% |
| Stroke | 3.7% |
| Binge Drinking | 17.9% |
| Physical Inactivity | 29.6% |
| Depression | 28.2% |
| Mental Distress | 20.9% |
| Physical Distress | 16.0% |
| Insurance Rate | 94.1% |
| Checkup Rate | 76.6% |
| Premature Death | 7,682/100K |
| Food Environment | 7.5/10 |
| Exercise Access | 47.0% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 18 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 1 |
| Annual Average | 52.0°F |
| 4% below US avg | |
| January Average | 27°F (-3°C) |
| July Average | 74°F (23°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 47.4 inches |
| 25% above US avg | |
| Snowfall | 13.0 inches/yr |
| AQI Median | 41.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 524 ft (160 m) |
| Area | 0.4 sq mi (1.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,718/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 39.7271°N, 87.3317°W |
| County FIPS | 18121 |
Winner: Republican by 56.9 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 5.7% |
| 83% below US avg | |
| High School+ | 84.9% |
| School Test Score | 6.01 |
| RUCC Code 8 | Nonmetro — Rural, adjacent |
| Population Density | 1,718/sq mi |
| Total Area | 0.4 sq mi |
| Public Libraries | 2 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 18 |
| Restaurants | 28 |
| Retail Stores | 48 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 1 |
| Avg Commute | 26.0 min |
| Work from Home | 4.9% |