At a Glance
Median Income
$206,250
$274,942 per capita
Bachelor's Degree+
0.0%
70.0% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
0.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
38.8%
13.1% 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?
A
4.4 / 5.0 - Great
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Mentone residents earn a median household income of $206,250 , which is 174% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $274,942. The unemployment rate stands at 0.0% (100% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 19 business establishments, including 39 restaurants.
Education
0.0% of adults in Mentone hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(100% below the national average).
70.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.1/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Mentone has an average annual temperature of 66°F (19°C).
Winters average 45°F in January while summers reach 85°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 11.4 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population12
Median Age65.0 yrs
Density71/mi²
Male / Female67% / 33%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans16.7%
Economy
A+
Median Income$206,250
Per Capita$274,942
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$11,482M
Avg Weekly Wage$2,054
Housing
Home Value
Rent
Ownership80.0%
Zillow$180,842
Housing Units14
Rent Burden29.9%
Health
Obesity38.8%
Diabetes14.9%
Smoking13.1%
Heart Disease5.7%
Climate
Avg Temp66°F
Rain11.4 in/yr
Elevation2,686 ft
Education
B+
Bachelor's+0.0%
High School+70.0%
Graduate+0.0%
School Score5.1/10
Community
2024 VoteR 89% / D 10%
Broadband100.0%
Internet Speed20 Mbps
Did You Know?
Mentone was founded in 1931.
The median home in Mentone was built in 1984.
The nearest airport is Lea County Regional (71 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.532 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
25.0% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 4 fatal vehicle crashes.