At a Glance
Median Income
$65,795
$27,803 per capita
Home Value
$51,500
Zillow: $135,559
Median Rent
$600/mo
20.8% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
7.7%
66.3% high school+
Unemployment
4.8%
26.9% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
39.3%
17.3% smoking rate
How Melvin Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Melvin's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Melvin 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
Melvin residents earn a median household income of $65,795 , which is 12% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $27,803. The unemployment rate stands at 4.8% (33% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 26.9% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 272 business establishments, including 8 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Melvin is $51,500 , 82% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $135,559. Median rent is $600/month, with 20.8% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 87.8 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1951.
Education
7.7% of adults in Melvin hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(77% below the national average).
66.3% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.8/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Melvin has an average annual temperature of 45°F (7°C).
Winters average 15°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 32.1 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population311
Median Age31.8 yrs
Density1,944/mi²
Male / Female57% / 43%
Foreign Born7.7%
Veterans5.9%
Economy
C+
Median Income$65,795
Per Capita$27,803
Unemployment4.8%
Poverty26.9%
County GDP$602M
Avg Weekly Wage$959
Housing
A+
Home Value$51,500
Rent$600
Ownership79.4%
Zillow$135,559
Housing Units142
Rent Burden20.8%
Health
Obesity39.3%
Diabetes10.3%
Smoking17.3%
Heart Disease5.9%
Premature Death8,292/100K
Climate
Avg Temp45°F
Rain32.1 in/yr
Elevation1,578 ft
Education
D
Bachelor's+7.7%
High School+66.3%
Graduate+0.0%
School Score5.8/10
Community
2024 VoteR 81% / D 17%
Commute18 min
Broadband89.7%
Internet Speed88 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries4
Did You Know?
The median home in Melvin was built in 1951.
The nearest airport is Joe Foss Field (60 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.404 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
19.3% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 2 fatal vehicle crashes.