At a Glance
Median Income
$57,375
$30,367 per capita
Home Value
$116,900
Zillow: $200,080
Median Rent
$850/mo
22.5% of income on rent
Violent Crime
855/100K
1,140/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
18.1%
88.5% high school+
Unemployment
3.7%
0.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
38.5%
17.5% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
58°F
302 sunny days/yr
How Medon Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Medon's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Medon a Good Place to Live?
B
3.1 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Medon residents earn a median household income of $57,375 , which is 24% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $30,367. The unemployment rate stands at 3.7% (3% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 2,988 business establishments, including 253 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Medon is $116,900 , 59% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $200,080. Median rent is $850/month, with 22.5% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 91.9 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1983.
Safety & Crime
Medon reports 855 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 125% above the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 1,140/100K.
Education
18.1% of adults in Medon hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(46% below the national average).
88.5% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.1/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Medon has an average annual temperature of 58°F (15°C).
Winters average 37°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July. The area gets 302 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 61.8 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.
Data Overview
People
Population243
Median Age48.2 yrs
Density245/mi²
Male / Female42% / 58%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans7.5%
Economy
B+
Median Income$57,375
Per Capita$30,367
Unemployment3.7%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$8,548M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,116
Housing
A+
Home Value$116,900
Rent$850
Ownership94.2%
Zillow$200,080
Housing Units110
Rent Burden22.5%
Crime
F
Violent855/100K
Property1,140/100K
Health
Obesity38.5%
Diabetes10.8%
Smoking17.5%
Heart Disease5.9%
Premature Death12,327/100K
Climate
Avg Temp58°F
Sunny Days302/yr
Rain61.8 in/yr
AQI40 (Good)
Elevation462 ft
Education
C
Bachelor's+18.1%
High School+88.5%
Graduate+3.0%
School Score4.1/10
Community
2024 VoteR 59% / D 40%
Commute27 min
Broadband84.5%
Internet Speed217 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries2
Did You Know?
The median home in Medon was built in 1983.
29.8% work from home.
The nearest airport is Mc Kellar-Sipes Regional (11 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.474 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
20.2% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 217 Mbps.
There are 253 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 19 fatal vehicle crashes.
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