Meota, SK — City Data & Statistics

Median Income $87,000

16% higher than US avg

Home Value $226,000

20% lower than US avg

Bachelor's+ 14.0%

58% lower than US avg

Median Rent $840

28% lower than US avg

Obesity Rate 26.2%

18% lower than US avg

Unemployment 9.4%

161% higher than US avg

Poverty Rate 7.6%

39% lower than US avg

How Meota Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)

People

Population325

Median Age54.0 yrs

Density524/mi²

Male / Female49% / 51%

Largest GroupWhite 98%

Economy

B+

Median Income$87,000

Per Capita$52,000

Unemployment9.4%

Poverty7.6%

Commute22 min

Housing

A+

Home Value$226,000

Rent$840

OwnershipN/A

Housing Units155

Rent Burden10.0%

Health

Obesity26.2%

UninsuredN/A

Smoking8.9%

Depression4.1%

Heart Disease9.5%

Climate

Avg Temp35°F (1°C)

AQI27 (Good)

Rain15.6 in/yr

Sunny Days308/yr

Elevation1,768 ft (539 m)

Education

Bachelor's+14.0%

High School+33.3%

Graduate+0.0%

Community

Commute22 min

Broadband94.0%

Is Meota a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Meota receives an overall livability score of 3.5 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B+. Key strengths include above-average household incomes, affordable housing, abundant sunshine, a low poverty rate. Areas to be aware of include above-average unemployment. Meota offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Meota is $87,000, 16% above the national average of $75,149. Residents generally enjoy above-average earning potential. At 9.4%, unemployment is notably high. Only 7.6% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 22 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Meota is $226,000, 20% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $840 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. At just 2.6x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.

Education

14.0% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 33.3% have completed high school.

Climate & Weather

Meota has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 35°F. Winters average -2°F in January while summers reach 63°F in July. With 308 sunny days per year, residents enjoy well above the national average of sunshine. Annual precipitation totals 15.6 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 27.

Meota has a population of 325 with a density of 524 people per square mile, spread across 0.6 square miles. The median age is 54.0 years, 39% older than the national median of 38.9. The gender split is 50.8% female and 49.2% male. The city is predominantly White (98.3%). English is the primary language spoken at home by 92.3% of residents. 18.5% of residents have a disability (above the 13.0% national average). 89.0% have health insurance coverage.

Population

325

Total Population

524

People / sq mi

54.0yrs

Median Age

39% above US avg

0.6mi²

Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 49.2%

Female 50.8%

Race & Ethnicity

Meota vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only	92.3%
	18% above US avg
Spanish	3.1%
	77% below US avg
Other Languages	4.6%

Social Characteristics

Meota vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Meota is $87,000, which is 16% above the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $52,000 (above the $39,052 national figure). The unemployment rate is 9.4% (above the 3.6% US average). 7.6% of residents live below the poverty line, lower than the national rate of 12.4%. The cost of living index is 84.1, below the national baseline of 100 — offering relatively affordable living. Workers commute an average of 22 minutes (shorter than the 28-minute US average). 15.4% of workers work from home.

Income: Meota vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income	$87,000
	16% above US avg
Per Capita Income	$52,000

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment	9.4%
	161% above US avg
Poverty Rate	7.6%
	39% below US avg

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living


Cost of Living	84.10 (100=avg)

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time	21.7 min
Drive Alone	80.8%
Public Transit	0.0%
Work from Home	15.4%

Walkability

The median home value in Meota is $226,000, 20% below the national median of $281,900. Monthly rent averages $840 (28% below the national average of $1,163). There are 155 total housing units in the city. 10.0% of renters spend 30% or more of their income on housing. The home price-to-income ratio is 2.6x, well within the affordable range.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median	$226,000
	20% below US avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent	$840
	28% below US avg
Rent Burden	10.0%

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied	93.6%
Renter-Occupied	6.5%
Housing Units	155

Property Tax

In Meota, 26.2% of adults are obese, below the national rate of 32.1%. 5.5% have diabetes (below the 10.5% national rate). Heart disease affects 9.5% of residents, above the national average. 22.1% have high blood pressure. 8.9% are current smokers (below the 14.0% national rate). 10.0% report binge drinking. 76.3% are physically inactive, above the national average. 4.1% report depression (below the 20.0% national average).

Health Metrics: Meota vs U.S. Average (%)

Chronic Conditions

Obesity	26.2%
	18% below US avg
Diabetes	5.5%
Heart Disease	9.5%
High Blood Pressure	22.1%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Smoking	8.9%
	36% below US avg
Binge Drinking	10.0%
Physical Inactivity	76.3%
Depression	4.1%

Healthcare Access

Insurance Rate	89.0%

Food & Exercise

Meota has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 35°F (1°C). Winters average -2°F in January while summers reach 63°F in July — a wide seasonal temperature swing of 65°F. The area gets 308 sunny days per year, well above the U.S. average of 205 — making it one of the sunnier locations in the country. Annual precipitation totals 15.6 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 3.6 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 27 — among the cleanest air in the country. 90% of days have good air quality. The city sits at an elevation of 1,768 feet.

Temperature

-2°F Jan (-19°C) 63°F Jul (17°C)

Annual Average	34.5°F
	36% below US avg
January Average	-2°F (-19°C)
July Average	63°F (17°C)
Sunny Days	308 days/yr

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall	15.6 inches
	59% below US avg
Snowfall	3.6 inches/yr

Air Quality

AQI Median	27.0
Rating	Good
Good Days %	89.5%

Geography

Elevation	1,768 ft (539 m)
Area	0.6 sq mi (1.6 km²)
Population Density	524/sq mi
Coordinates	53.0347°N, 108.4560°W
Timezone	America/Regina

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	-2°F (-19°C)	0.8 in	Coldest
February	6°F (-14°C)	0.6 in	Driest
March	19°F (-7°C)	0.8 in
April	38°F (3°C)	1.0 in
May	51°F (11°C)	1.5 in
June	60°F (15°C)	2.6 in
July	63°F (17°C)	2.8 in	Warmest, Wettest
August	62°F (17°C)	2.1 in
September	52°F (11°C)	1.3 in
October	40°F (4°C)	0.7 in
November	21°F (-6°C)	0.7 in
December	5°F (-15°C)	0.8 in

Meota has a seasonal temperature swing of 65°F — from -2°F in January to 63°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 15.6 inches, with July being the wettest month (2.8") and February the driest (0.6").

14.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 58% below the national average of 33.7%. 33.3% have completed high school. 0.0% hold a graduate or professional degree (below the 13.1% national rate). 94.0% of households have broadband internet access. 80.8% of workers drive alone to work.

Education

Bachelor's Degree+	14.0%
	58% below US avg
High School+	33.3%
Graduate Degree+	0.0%

C Education Grade (2.1/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

Population Density	524/sq mi
Total Area	0.6 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Broadband Access	94.0%

Safety & Disasters

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute	21.7 min
Drive Alone	80.8%
Public Transit	0.0%
Work from Home	15.4%

Frequently Asked Questions About Meota

What is the population of Meota?

Meota has a population of 325 residents and is located in Saskatchewan. The population density is 524 people per square mile, spread across 0.6 square miles. The median age of residents is 54.0 years, which is older than the national median of 38.9 years. The population is 50.8% female and 49.2% male.

Is Meota expensive to live in?

Meota is more affordable than the national average, with a cost of living index of 84.1 — below the baseline of 100. The median household income is $87,000, 16% above the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $226,000 (20% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $840 per month, below the national average of $1,163. The home price-to-income ratio is 2.6x, indicating housing is reasonably affordable relative to local income levels.

What is the weather like in Meota?

Meota has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 35°F (1°C). Winter temperatures average -2°F in January, while summers reach an average of 63°F in July. The area receives 308 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 15.6 inches, with 3.6 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median Air Quality Index (AQI) of 27.

How is the job market in Meota?

The job market in Meota faces challenges, with unemployment at 9.4% — significantly above the national rate of 3.6%. The average commute time is 22 minutes, and 15.4% of workers work from home.

How much does housing cost in Meota?

The median home value in Meota is $226,000. For renters, the median monthly rent is $840.

How are the schools in Meota?

14.0% of adults in Meota hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national average of 33.7%. 33.3% have completed high school. 0.0% hold a graduate or professional degree.

How healthy is Meota?

The obesity rate in Meota is 26.2% (below the national rate of 32.1%). 8.9% of adults are smokers. 76.3% are physically inactive. 4.1% of residents report depression.

What is transportation like in Meota?

The average commute in Meota is 22 minutes, shorter than the national average of 28 minutes. 80.8% of workers drive alone to work, and 15.4% work from home.

What are the demographics of Meota?

The racial and ethnic makeup of Meota is 98.3% White. 92.3% of residents speak only English at home, while 3.1% speak Spanish. 18.5% of residents have a disability. 89.0% have health insurance coverage.

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