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Meriden, KS
Full City Profile · Kansas · Jefferson County County
Meriden, KS
At a Glance
How Meriden Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Meriden's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Is Meriden a Good Place to Live?
Economy & Jobs
Meriden residents earn a median household income of $74,297 , which is 1% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $30,805. The unemployment rate stands at 2.9% (19% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 5.1% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 416 business establishments, including 20 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Meriden is $143,300 , 49% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $289,837. Median rent is $840/month, with 26.0% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 90.1 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1976.
Safety & Crime
Meriden reports 510 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 34% above the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 4,903/100K.
Education
19.7% of adults in Meriden hold a bachelor's degree or higher (42% below the national average). 96.1% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.0/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Meriden has an average annual temperature of 56°F (13°C). Winters average 30°F in January while summers reach 80°F in July. The area gets 302 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 36.5 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 39.