At a Glance
Median Income
$54,405
$24,760 per capita
Home Value
$55,000
Zillow: $106,473
Bachelor's Degree+
1.6%
80.5% high school+
Unemployment
29.7%
1.6% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
35.6%
15.3% smoking rate
How Metcalf Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Metcalf's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Metcalf a Good Place to Live?
B
3.0 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Metcalf residents earn a median household income of $54,405 , which is 28% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $24,760. The unemployment rate stands at 29.7% (725% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 1.6% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 351 business establishments, including 38 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Metcalf is $55,000 , 80% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $106,473. The cost of living index is 100.0 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1938.
Education
1.6% of adults in Metcalf hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(95% below the national average).
80.5% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.4/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Metcalf has an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C).
Winters average 25°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 40.4 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population151
Median Age49.8 yrs
Density256/mi²
Male / Female58% / 42%
Foreign Born5.3%
Veterans12.9%
Economy
C+
Median Income$54,405
Per Capita$24,760
Unemployment29.7%
Poverty1.6%
County GDP$1,039M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,055
Housing
A+
Home Value$55,000
Rent
Ownership71.1%
Zillow$106,473
Housing Units118
Rent Burden21.8%
Health
Obesity35.6%
Diabetes9.2%
Smoking15.3%
Heart Disease5.5%
Premature Death11,162/100K
Climate
Avg Temp52°F
Rain40.4 in/yr
Elevation663 ft
Education
F
Bachelor's+1.6%
High School+80.5%
Graduate+0.0%
School Score5.4/10
Community
2024 VoteR 75% / D 23%
Commute41 min
Broadband78.9%
Internet Speed72 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries3
Did You Know?
The median home in Metcalf was built in 1938.
The nearest airport is Vermilion Regional (30 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.413 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
19.9% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 3 fatal vehicle crashes.