At a Glance
Median Income
$63,636
$32,884 per capita
Home Value
$104,300
Zillow: $215,619
Median Rent
$797/mo
23.4% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
10.2%
82.0% high school+
Unemployment
4.0%
1.7% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
39.3%
18.8% smoking rate
How Mentone Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Mentone's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Mentone a Good Place to Live?
B+
3.6 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Mentone residents earn a median household income of $63,636 , which is 15% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $32,884. The unemployment rate stands at 4.0% (11% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 1.7% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 476 business establishments, including 47 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Mentone is $104,300 , 63% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $215,619. Median rent is $797/month, with 23.4% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 93.3 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1947.
Education
10.2% of adults in Mentone hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(70% below the national average).
82.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.8/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
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 totals 39.3 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population793
Median Age41.9 yrs
Density1,367/mi²
Male / Female52% / 48%
Foreign Born2.5%
Veterans4.6%
Economy
A
Median Income$63,636
Per Capita$32,884
Unemployment4.0%
Poverty1.7%
County GDP$905M
Avg Weekly Wage$933
Housing
A+
Home Value$104,300
Rent$797
Ownership71.4%
Zillow$215,619
Housing Units427
Rent Burden23.4%
Health
Obesity39.3%
Diabetes10.9%
Smoking18.8%
Heart Disease5.9%
Premature Death11,508/100K
Climate
Avg Temp50°F
Rain39.3 in/yr
Elevation834 ft
Education
D
Bachelor's+10.2%
High School+82.0%
Graduate+5.1%
School Score5.8/10
Community
2024 VoteR 75% / D 24%
Commute26 min
Broadband80.7%
Internet Speed118 Mbps
EV Stations3
Libraries5
Did You Know?
The median home in Mentone was built in 1947.
The nearest airport is South Bend International (40 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.440 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
15.4% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 118 Mbps.
The county recorded 3 fatal vehicle crashes.