At a Glance
Violent Crime
119/100K
317/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
39.3%
100.0% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
50.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
34.4%
10.5% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
51°F
275 sunny days/yr
How Melia Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Melia's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Melia a Good Place to Live?
C+
2.6 / 5.0 — Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Safety & Crime
Melia reports 119 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 69% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 317/100K.
Education
39.3% of adults in Melia hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(17% above the national average).
100.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.1/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Melia has an average annual temperature of 51°F (10°C).
Winters average 23°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. The area gets 275 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 33.2 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 32.
Data Overview
People
Population43
Median Age41.3 yrs
Density30/mi²
Male / Female49% / 51%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans28.0%
Economy
Median Income
Per Capita$51,772
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty50.0%
County GDP$13,671M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,128
Housing
Home Value
Rent
Ownership100.0%
Zillow$420,049
Housing Units20
Rent Burden26.7%
Crime
F
Violent119/100K
Property317/100K
Health
Obesity34.4%
Diabetes7.6%
Smoking10.5%
Heart Disease3.9%
Premature Death5,140/100K
Climate
Avg Temp51°F
Sunny Days275/yr
Rain33.2 in/yr
AQI32 (Good)
Elevation1,120 ft
Education
A
Bachelor's+39.3%
High School+100.0%
Graduate+12.2%
School Score6.1/10
Community
2024 VoteR 55% / D 44%
Broadband16.0%
Internet Speed107 Mbps
EV Stations6
Libraries7
Did You Know?
The median home in Melia was built in 1995.
The nearest airport is Eppley Airfield (24 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.402 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
6.6% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 107 Mbps.
There are 325 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 10 fatal vehicle crashes.