Median Income
$63,636
15% lower than US avg
Home Value
$104,300
63% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+
10.2%
70% lower than US avg
Median Rent
$797
31% lower than US avg
Obesity Rate
39.3%
22% higher than US avg
Unemployment
2.6%
28% lower than US avg
Poverty Rate
1.7%
86% lower than US avg
How Mentone Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)
People
Population793
Median Age41.9 yrs
Density1,367/mi²
Male / Female52% / 48%
Largest GroupWhite 95%
Economy
A
Median Income$63,636
Per Capita$32,884
Unemployment2.6%
Poverty1.7%
County GDP$905M
Commute26 min
Housing
A+
Home Value$104,300
Rent$797
OwnershipN/A
Zillow$197,607
Rent Burden23.4%
Health
Obesity39.3%
UninsuredN/A
Depression27.3%
Heart Disease5.9%
Climate
Avg Temp50°F
AQI41 (Good)
Rain40.8 in/yr
Elevation834 ft
Education
D
Bachelor's+10.2%
High School+82.0%
School Score6.01
Community
2024 VoteR 75% / D 24%
Commute26 min
Libraries5
Is Mentone a Good Place to Live?
Based on current data, Mentone receives an overall livability score of 3.7 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B+. Key strengths include low unemployment, affordable housing, a low poverty rate. Areas to be aware of include high obesity rates. Mentone offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
Economy & Jobs
The median household income in Mentone is $63,636, 15% below the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 2.6%. Only 1.7% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 26 minutes.
Cost of Living & Housing
The median home value in Mentone is $104,300, 63% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $797 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. At just 1.6x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.
Education
10.2% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 82.0% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 6/10.
Climate & Weather
Mentone experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 50°F. Winters average 25°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 40.8 inches, including 30.1 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.
Mentone has a population of 793 with a density of 1,367 people per square mile. The median age is 41.9 years, 8% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (95.1%).
Population
41.9yrs
Median Age
8% above US avg
Language Spoken at Home
| English Only | 96.1% |
| 22% above US avg |
| Spanish | 3.9% |
| 71% below US avg |
The median household income in Mentone is $63,636, which is 15% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 2.6% (below the 3.6% US average). 1.7% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 26 minutes.
Income
| Median HH Income | $63,636 |
| 15% below US avg |
| Per Capita Income | $32,884 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $933 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $63,511 |
Employment & Poverty
| Unemployment | 2.6% |
| 28% below US avg |
| Poverty Rate | 1.7% |
| 86% below US avg |
| Establishments (County) | 476 |
| County GDP | $905M |
Business (County)
| Restaurants | 47 |
| Healthcare | 45 |
| Retail | 94 |
| Manufacturing | 35 |
Tax & Cost of Living
| Property Tax (IRS) | $2,817 |
| 20% below US avg |
| Effective Tax Rate | 2.70% |
Commute & Transportation
| Commute Time | 26.3 min |
| Work from Home | 2.1% |
The median home value in Mentone is $104,300, 63% below the national average. Monthly rent averages $797 (31% below US avg). Zillow estimates the typical home value at $197,607.
Home Values
| Census Median | $104,300 |
| 63% below US avg |
| Zillow ZHVI | $197,607 |
Real Estate Market (Redfin)
Rental Costs
| Census Median Rent | $797 |
| 31% below US avg |
| Rent Burden | 23.4% |
HUD Fair Market Rent
| Studio | $816 |
| 1 Bedroom | $882 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,096 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,391 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,590 |
Ownership & Property
Property Tax
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $2,817 |
| 20% below US avg |
| Effective Rate | 2.70% |
In Mentone, 39.3% of adults are obese (above the 32.1% national rate). 27.3% report depression. 26.8% are physically inactive.
Health Metrics: Mentone vs U.S. Average (%)
Chronic Conditions
| Obesity | 39.3% |
| 22% above US avg |
| Diabetes | 10.9% |
| Heart Disease | 5.9% |
| High Blood Pressure | 35.8% |
| Asthma | 11.5% |
| COPD | 7.8% |
| Stroke | 3.0% |
Behaviors & Mental Health
| |
| Binge Drinking | 18.8% |
| Physical Inactivity | 26.8% |
| Depression | 27.3% |
| Mental Distress | 19.8% |
| Physical Distress | 14.0% |
Healthcare Access
| Insurance Rate | 88.0% |
| |
| Checkup Rate | 76.1% |
| Premature Death | 11,508/100K |
Food & Exercise
| Food Environment | 7.7/10 |
| Exercise Access | 39.4% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 45 |
Crime Rates: Mentone vs U.S. Average (per 100,000)
Traffic Safety
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 3 |
Safety Score
Mentone has an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C). Winters average 25°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. Annual precipitation is 40.8 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.
Temperature
25°F Jan (-4°C)
73°F Jul (23°C)
| Annual Average | 50.2°F |
| 7% below US avg |
| January Average | 25°F (-4°C) |
| July Average | 73°F (23°C) |
Precipitation & Snow
| Annual Rainfall | 40.8 inches |
| 7% above US avg |
| Snowfall | 30.1 inches/yr |
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 41.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Geography
| Elevation | 834 ft (254 m) |
| Area | 0.6 sq mi (1.5 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,367/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 41.1738°N, 86.0384°W |
| County FIPS | 18049 |