At a Glance
Median Income
$56,250
$19,979 per capita
Bachelor's Degree+
4.1%
93.8% high school+
Obesity Rate
38.6%
17.3% smoking rate
How Melrose Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Melrose's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Melrose a Good Place to Live?
C
2.3 / 5.0 - Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Melrose residents earn a median household income of $56,250 , which is 25% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $19,979. 12.8% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 185 business establishments, including 8 restaurants.
Education
4.1% of adults in Melrose hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(88% below the national average).
93.8% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.7/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Melrose has an average annual temperature of 48°F (9°C).
Winters average 21°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 37.3 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population139
Median Age51.8 yrs
Density136/mi²
Male / Female49% / 51%
Foreign Born1.4%
Veterans9.2%
Economy
B
Median Income$56,250
Per Capita$19,979
Unemployment
Poverty12.8%
County GDP$316M
Avg Weekly Wage$968
Housing
Home Value
Rent
Ownership98.1%
Zillow$186,147
Housing Units64
Rent Burden24.6%
Health
Obesity38.6%
Diabetes9.6%
Smoking17.3%
Heart Disease5.8%
Premature Death8,502/100K
Climate
Avg Temp48°F
Rain37.3 in/yr
Elevation970 ft
Education
F
Bachelor's+4.1%
High School+93.8%
Graduate+0.0%
School Score5.7/10
Community
2024 VoteR 78% / D 21%
Commute34 min
Broadband90.7%
Internet Speed128 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries4
Did You Know?
The median home in Melrose was built in 1950.
The nearest airport is Ottumwa Regional (33 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.460 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
12.9% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 128 Mbps.
The county recorded 1 fatal vehicle crashes.