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Meerbeek, Belgium

Flanders · 🇧🇪 Belgium

Meerbeek is a small town in Flanders, Belgium with a population of 2,463. Elevation: 135 ft (41 m). Average temperature: 54°F (12°C).

3.8 /5.0
B+ Good
2,463 Population 1,238/sq mi density
135 ft Elevation 41 meters
54°F Avg Temperature 12°C
38.8 in Annual Rain
Europe / Brussels Timezone
B+
Overall
3.8 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Education
3.8 / 5.0
35.0% bachelor's degree or higher
Bachelor's+ 35.0%
4% higher than US avg
Obesity Rate 20.0%
38% lower than US avg
Unemployment 5.9%
64% higher than US avg
Poverty Rate 0.1%
99% lower than US avg

People

Population2,463
Median Age41.6 yrs
Density1,238/mi²
Male / Female49% / 51%

Economy

Median IncomeN/A
Per Capita$55,291
Unemployment5.9%
Poverty0.1%

Health

Obesity20.0%
UninsuredN/A
Smoking22.3%
Depression14.3%

Climate

Avg Temp54°F (12°C)
AQI18 (Good)
Rain38.8 in/yr
Sunny Days214/yr
Elevation135 ft (41 m)

Education

B+
Bachelor's+35.0%
High School+99.0%

Community

CommuteN/A
Broadband94.6%
Population2,463
Population Density1,238 / sq mi
Elevation135 ft (41 m)
Coordinates50.8821°, 4.5897°
TimezoneEurope/Brussels
Country🇧🇪 Belgium
State / ProvinceFlanders
Average Temperature54°F (12°C)
January Average42°F (5°C)
July Average66°F (19°C)
Annual Precipitation38.8 inches (986 mm)
Annual Snowfall5.9 inches (15 cm)
Median Age41.6 years

Is Meerbeek a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Meerbeek receives an overall livability score of 3.8 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B+. Key strengths include a low poverty rate, strong internet connectivity. Areas to be aware of include above-average unemployment. Meerbeek offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.

Economy & Jobs

The unemployment rate of 5.9% is somewhat elevated compared to the national rate of 3.6%. Only 0.1% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%.

Education

Educational attainment is solid, with 35.0% holding a bachelor's degree or higher, near the national average. 99.0% have completed high school.

Climate & Weather

Meerbeek experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 54°F. Winters average 42°F in January while summers reach 66°F in July. The area gets 214 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 38.8 inches, including 5.9 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 18.

Meerbeek has a population of 2,463 with a density of 1,238 people per square mile, spread across 2.0 square miles. The median age is 41.6 years, 7% older than the national median of 38.9. The gender split is 50.7% female and 49.3% male. 20.6% of residents have a disability (above the 13.0% national average). 86.0% have health insurance coverage.

Population

2,463
Total Population
1,238
People / sq mi
41.6yrs
Median Age
7% above US avg
2.0mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 49.3%
Female 50.7%

Race & Ethnicity

Meerbeek vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

Other Languages100%

Social Characteristics

Meerbeek vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Meerbeek is N/A. Per capita income is $55,291 (above the $39,052 national figure). The unemployment rate is 5.9% (above the 3.6% US average). 0.1% of residents live below the poverty line, lower than the national rate of 12.4%. The cost of living index is 77, below the national baseline of 100 — offering relatively affordable living.

Income: Meerbeek vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Per Capita Income$55,291

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment5.9%
64% above US avg
Poverty Rate0.1%
99% below US avg

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Cost of Living77.00 (100=avg)

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

In Meerbeek, 20.0% of adults are obese, below the national rate of 32.1%. 4.6% have diabetes (below the 10.5% national rate). 30.0% have high blood pressure. 22.3% are current smokers (above the 14.0% national rate). 8.7% report binge drinking. 83.5% are physically inactive, above the national average. 14.3% report depression (below the 20.0% national average).

Health Metrics: Meerbeek vs U.S. Average (%)

Chronic Conditions

Obesity20.0%
38% below US avg
Diabetes4.6%
High Blood Pressure30.0%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Smoking22.3%
59% above US avg
Binge Drinking8.7%
Physical Inactivity83.5%
Depression14.3%

Healthcare Access

Insurance Rate86.0%

Food & Exercise

Meerbeek experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 54°F (12°C). Winters average 42°F in January while summers reach 66°F in July. The area gets 214 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 38.8 inches. The area receives 5.9 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 18 — among the cleanest air in the country. 92% of days have good air quality. The city sits at an elevation of 135 feet.

Temperature

42°F Jan (5°C) 66°F Jul (19°C)
Annual Average53.8°F
0% below US avg
January Average42°F (5°C)
July Average66°F (19°C)
Sunny Days214 days/yr

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall38.8 inches
2% above US avg
Snowfall5.9 inches/yr

Air Quality

AQI Median18.0
RatingGood
Good Days %91.5%

Geography

Elevation135 ft (41 m)
Area2.0 sq mi (5.2 km²)
Population Density1,238/sq mi
Coordinates50.8821°N, 4.5897°W
TimezoneEurope/Brussels
35.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 4% above the national average of 33.7%. 99.0% have completed high school. 94.6% of households have broadband internet access.

Education

Bachelor's Degree+35.0%
4% above US avg
High School+99.0%
B+ Education Grade (3.8/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

Population Density1,238/sq mi
Total Area2.0 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Broadband Access94.6%

Safety & Disasters

Commute & Transportation

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