Median Income
$60,682
19% lower than US avg
Home Value
$131,800
53% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+
0.0%
100% lower than US avg
Obesity Rate
43.4%
35% higher than US avg
Unemployment
8.3%
131% higher than US avg
Poverty Rate
0.0%
100% lower than US avg
How Metamora Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)
People
Population402
Median Age48.4 yrs
Density980/mi²
Male / Female50% / 50%
Largest GroupWhite 99%
Economy
B
Median Income$60,682
Per Capita$17,905
Unemployment8.3%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$773M
Housing
A+
Home Value$131,800
RentN/A
OwnershipN/A
Zillow$261,562
Health
Obesity43.4%
UninsuredN/A
Depression27.2%
Heart Disease6.7%
Climate
Avg Temp54°F
AQI41 (Good)
Rain43.8 in/yr
Elevation716 ft
Education
B
Bachelor's+0.0%
High School+57.9%
School Score6.01
Community
2024 VoteR 82% / D 17%
CommuteN/A
Libraries2
Is Metamora a Good Place to Live?
Based on current data, Metamora receives an overall livability score of 3.9 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B+. Key strengths include affordable housing, a low poverty rate. Areas to be aware of include above-average unemployment, high obesity rates. Metamora offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
Economy & Jobs
The median household income in Metamora is $60,682, 19% below the national average of $75,149. At 8.3%, unemployment is notably high. Only 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%.
Cost of Living & Housing
The median home value in Metamora is $131,800, 53% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. At just 2.2x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.
Education
0.0% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 57.9% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 6/10.
Climate & Weather
Metamora experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 54°F. Winters average 29°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 43.8 inches, including 17.6 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.
Metamora has a population of 402 with a density of 980 people per square mile. The median age is 48.4 years, 24% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (99%).
Population
48.4yrs
Median Age
24% above US avg
Language Spoken at Home
| English Only | 96.8% |
| 23% above US avg |
| Spanish | 3.2% |
| 76% below US avg |
The median household income in Metamora is $60,682, which is 19% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 8.3% (above the 3.6% US average). 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line.
Income
| Median HH Income | $60,682 |
| 19% below US avg |
| Per Capita Income | $17,905 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $858 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $73,995 |
Employment & Poverty
| Unemployment | 8.3% |
| 131% above US avg |
| Poverty Rate | 0.0% |
| 100% below US avg |
| Establishments (County) | 366 |
| County GDP | $773M |
Business (County)
| Restaurants | 48 |
| Healthcare | 49 |
| Retail | 63 |
| Manufacturing | 22 |
Tax & Cost of Living
| Property Tax (IRS) | $3,577 |
| 2% above US avg |
| Effective Tax Rate | 2.71% |
The median home value in Metamora is $131,800, 53% below the national average. Zillow estimates the typical home value at $261,562.
Home Values
| Census Median | $131,800 |
| 53% below US avg |
| Zillow ZHVI | $261,562 |
Real Estate Market (Redfin)
Rental Costs
HUD Fair Market Rent
| Studio | $816 |
| 1 Bedroom | $882 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,096 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,391 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,590 |
Ownership & Property
Property Tax
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $3,577 |
| 2% above US avg |
| Effective Rate | 2.71% |
In Metamora, 43.4% of adults are obese (above the 32.1% national rate). 27.2% report depression. 29.2% are physically inactive.
Health Metrics: Metamora vs U.S. Average (%)
Chronic Conditions
| Obesity | 43.4% |
| 35% above US avg |
| Diabetes | 12.7% |
| Heart Disease | 6.7% |
| High Blood Pressure | 37.1% |
| Asthma | 11.7% |
| COPD | 9.7% |
| Stroke | 3.6% |
Behaviors & Mental Health
| |
| Binge Drinking | 18.9% |
| Physical Inactivity | 29.2% |
| Depression | 27.2% |
| Mental Distress | 20.6% |
| Physical Distress | 15.9% |
Healthcare Access
| Insurance Rate | 86.9% |
| |
| Checkup Rate | 76.1% |
| Premature Death | 8,835/100K |
Food & Exercise
| Food Environment | 8.6/10 |
| Exercise Access | 43.0% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 49 |
Crime Rates: Metamora vs U.S. Average (per 100,000)
Traffic Safety
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 3 |
Safety Score
Metamora has an average annual temperature of 54°F (12°C). Winters average 29°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. Annual precipitation is 43.8 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.
Temperature
29°F Jan (-2°C)
75°F Jul (24°C)
| Annual Average | 53.5°F |
| 1% below US avg |
| January Average | 29°F (-2°C) |
| July Average | 75°F (24°C) |
Precipitation & Snow
| Annual Rainfall | 43.8 inches |
| 15% above US avg |
| Snowfall | 17.6 inches/yr |
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 41.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Geography
| Elevation | 716 ft (218 m) |
| Area | 0.4 sq mi (1.1 km²) |
| Population Density | 980/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 39.4485°N, 85.1372°W |
| County FIPS | 18047 |