At a Glance
Median Income
$51,500
$26,968 per capita
Median Rent
$1,341/mo
22.2% of income on rent
Violent Crime
587/100K
4,898/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
72.2%
93.5% high school+
Unemployment
3.4%
0.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
37.2%
14.3% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
66°F
304 sunny days/yr
How Meridian Station Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Meridian Station's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Meridian Station a Good Place to Live?
B
3.3 / 5.0 — Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Meridian Station residents earn a median household income of $51,500 , which is 31% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $26,968. The unemployment rate stands at 3.4% (6% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 1,889 business establishments, including 185 restaurants.
Safety & Crime
Meridian Station reports 587 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 55% above the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 4,898/100K.
Education
72.2% of adults in Meridian Station hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(114% above the national average).
93.5% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.4/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Meridian Station has an average annual temperature of 66°F (19°C).
Winters average 48°F in January while summers reach 83°F in July. The area gets 304 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 54.8 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.
Data Overview
People
Population739
Median Age24.0 yrs
Density445/mi²
Male / Female56% / 44%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans12.2%
Economy
B+
Median Income$51,500
Per Capita$26,968
Unemployment3.4%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$4,841M
Avg Weekly Wage$907
Housing
B+
Home Value
Rent$1,341
Ownership0.0%
Zillow$148,290
Housing Units170
Rent Burden22.2%
Crime
F
Violent587/100K
Property4,898/100K
Health
Obesity37.2%
Diabetes11.4%
Smoking14.3%
Heart Disease5.8%
Premature Death14,389/100K
Climate
Avg Temp66°F
Sunny Days304/yr
Rain54.8 in/yr
AQI43 (Good)
Elevation262 ft
Education
A+
Bachelor's+72.2%
High School+93.5%
Graduate+12.3%
School Score4.4/10
Community
2024 VoteR 60% / D 39%
Commute12 min
Broadband100.0%
Internet Speed28 Mbps
EV Stations6
Libraries1
Did You Know?
The median home in Meridian Station was built in 1981.
The nearest airport is Golden Triangle Regional (62 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.507 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
20.2% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
There are 185 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 21 fatal vehicle crashes.
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