Meta, MO
Full City Profile · Missouri
Meta, MO
At a Glance
How Meta Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Meta's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Is Meta a Good Place to Live?
Economy & Jobs
Meta residents earn a median household income of $41,563 , which is 45% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $30,539. The unemployment rate stands at 6.8% (89% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 3.4% of residents live below the poverty line.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Meta is $93,800 , 67% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $273,655. Median rent is $529/month, with 19.4% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 90.8 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1958.
Education
16.5% of adults in Meta hold a bachelor's degree or higher (51% below the national average). 82.6% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.5/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Meta has an average annual temperature of 58°F (14°C). Winters average 34°F in January while summers reach 80°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 44.9 inches.