At a Glance
Violent Crime
308/100K
2,192/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
18.2%
72.7% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
0.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
38.8%
15.6% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
49°F
291 sunny days/yr
How Meckling Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Meckling's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Meckling a Good Place to Live?
D
1.7 / 5.0 — Poor
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Safety & Crime
Meckling reports 308 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 19% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 2,192/100K.
Education
18.2% of adults in Meckling hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(46% below the national average).
72.7% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.4/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Meckling has an average annual temperature of 49°F (9°C).
Winters average 20°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. The area gets 291 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 28.7 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 35.
Data Overview
People
Population64
Median Age61.5 yrs
Density320/mi²
Male / Female36% / 64%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans55.0%
Economy
Median Income
Per Capita$28,014
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$562M
Avg Weekly Wage$857
Housing
Home Value
Rent
Ownership68.8%
Zillow$268,591
Housing Units25
Rent Burden20.1%
Crime
F
Violent308/100K
Property2,192/100K
Health
Obesity38.8%
Diabetes9.3%
Smoking15.6%
Heart Disease5.3%
Premature Death5,345/100K
Climate
Avg Temp49°F
Sunny Days291/yr
Rain28.7 in/yr
AQI35 (Good)
Elevation1,153 ft
Education
C
Bachelor's+18.2%
High School+72.7%
Graduate+32.4%
School Score5.4/10
Community
2024 VoteR 84% / D 14%
Broadband32.0%
Internet Speed31 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries3
Did You Know?
The nearest airport is Sioux Gateway/Brig General Bud Day Field (46 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.407 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
0.0% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
The county recorded 2 fatal vehicle crashes.
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