At a Glance
Median Income
$57,250
$28,687 per capita
Home Value
$90,000
Zillow: $213,917
Median Rent
$539/mo
13.6% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
23.2%
94.6% high school+
Unemployment
4.1%
10.8% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
39.8%
15.0% smoking rate
How Melvern Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Melvern's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Melvern a Good Place to Live?
B+
3.8 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Melvern residents earn a median household income of $57,250 , which is 24% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $28,687. The unemployment rate stands at 4.1% (14% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 10.8% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 370 business establishments, including 27 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Melvern is $90,000 , 68% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $213,917. Median rent is $539/month, with 13.6% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 90.1 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1963.
Education
23.2% of adults in Melvern hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(31% below the national average).
94.6% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.0/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Melvern has an average annual temperature of 56°F (13°C).
Winters average 31°F in January while summers reach 80°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 38.1 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population304
Median Age40.3 yrs
Density844/mi²
Male / Female54% / 46%
Foreign Born2.3%
Veterans10.7%
Economy
B+
Median Income$57,250
Per Capita$28,687
Unemployment4.1%
Poverty10.8%
County GDP$417M
Avg Weekly Wage$746
Housing
A+
Home Value$90,000
Rent$539
Ownership76.9%
Zillow$213,917
Housing Units164
Rent Burden13.6%
Health
Obesity39.8%
Diabetes8.7%
Smoking15.0%
Heart Disease5.3%
Premature Death10,634/100K
Climate
Avg Temp56°F
Rain38.1 in/yr
Elevation1,018 ft
Education
C+
Bachelor's+23.2%
High School+94.6%
Graduate+10.3%
School Score6.0/10
Community
2024 VoteR 73% / D 25%
Commute36 min
Broadband90.6%
Internet Speed41 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries5
Did You Know?
The median home in Melvern was built in 1963.
The nearest airport is Topeka Regional (31 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.384 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
25.2% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 6 fatal vehicle crashes.
91 declared natural disasters on record.