At a Glance
Violent Crime
217/100K
2,707/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
10.5%
100.0% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
0.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
48.0%
17.4% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
60°F
320 sunny days/yr
How Meridian Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Meridian's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Meridian a Good Place to Live?
F
1.4 / 5.0 — Poor
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Safety & Crime
Meridian reports 217 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 43% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 2,707/100K.
Education
10.5% of adults in Meridian hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(69% below the national average).
100.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.0/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Meridian has an average annual temperature of 60°F (15°C).
Winters average 37°F in January while summers reach 82°F in July. The area gets 320 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 38.2 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 45.
Data Overview
People
Population19
Median Age90.1 yrs
Density95/mi²
Male / Female11% / 90%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans19.0%
Economy
Median Income
Per Capita$23,326
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$1,268M
Avg Weekly Wage$863
Housing
Home Value
Rent
Ownership100.0%
Zillow$184,922
Housing Units17
Rent Burden28.9%
Crime
F
Violent217/100K
Property2,707/100K
Health
Obesity48.0%
Diabetes14.5%
Smoking17.4%
Heart Disease6.2%
Premature Death7,691/100K
Climate
Avg Temp60°F
Sunny Days320/yr
Rain38.2 in/yr
AQI45 (Good)
Elevation1,034 ft
Education
D
Bachelor's+10.5%
High School+100.0%
Graduate+7.7%
School Score5.0/10
Community
2024 VoteR 73% / D 24%
Broadband4.0%
Internet Speed57 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries2
Did You Know?
The median home in Meridian was built in 2002.
The nearest airport is Guthrie/Edmond Regional (10 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.473 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
53.8% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
The county recorded 5 fatal vehicle crashes.
182 declared natural disasters on record.
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