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Methven, United Kingdom

Scotland · United Kingdom

Methven is a small town in Scotland, United Kingdom with a population of 1,200. Elevation: 253 ft (77 m). Average temperature: 47°F (8°C).

3.9 /5.0
B+ Good
1,200 Population 7/sq mi density
253 ft Elevation 77 meters
47°F Avg Temperature 8°C
35.6 in Annual Rain
Europe / London Timezone
$50,716 Median Income
B+
Overall
3.9 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.3 / 5.0
$50,716 median income, 4.8% unemployment
B
Affordability
3.5 / 5.0
$285,648 home value, $1,268/mo rent
A+
Education
5.0 / 5.0
50.0% bachelor's degree or higher

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About Methven

Methven

Methven is a large village in the Scottish region of Perth and Kinross, on the A85 road due west of the city of Perth. It is near the village of Almondbank. The village has its own primary school, church, bowling club, community halls, playing field with sports facilities and skate-park, and a variety of businesses.

People

Population1,200
Median Age40.6 yrs
Density7/mi²
Male / Female50% / 51%

Economy

B
Median Income$50,716
Per Capita$50,716
Unemployment4.8%

Housing

B
Home Value$285,648
Rent$1,268
Ownership65.0%
Housing Units480

Climate

Avg Temp47°F (8°C)
Rain35.6 in/yr
Sunny Days271/yr
Elevation253 ft (77 m)

Education

A+
Bachelor's+50.0%
High School+84.0%

Community

Population1,200
Population Density7 / sq mi
Elevation253 ft (77 m)
Coordinates56.4174°, -3.5783°
TimezoneEurope/London
Country🇬🇧 United Kingdom
State / ProvinceScotland
Average Temperature47°F (8°C)
January Average37°F (3°C)
July Average58°F (15°C)
Annual Precipitation35.6 inches (905 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)
Median Household Income$50,716
Median Age40.6 years

About Methven

Methven is a small town in United Kingdom (Scotland) with a population of 1,200. The city sits at an elevation of 253 feet (77 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 47°F (8°C). Temperatures range from 37°F in January to 58°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 35.6 inches. The timezone is Europe/London.

Methven has a population of 1,200 with a density of 7 people per square mile, spread across 176.3 square miles. The median age is 40.6 years, 4% older than the national median of 38.9. The gender split is 50.5% female and 49.5% male. English is the primary language spoken at home by 90% of residents.

Population

1,200
Total Population
7
People / sq mi
40.6yrs
Median Age
4% above United Kingdom avg
176.3mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 49.5%
Female 50.5%

Language Spoken at Home

English Only 90.0%
15% above United Kingdom avg
Other Languages 10.0%

Social Characteristics

Methven vs United Kingdom Average

The median household income in Methven is $50,716, which is 33% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $50,716 (above the $39,052 national figure). The average weekly wage is $975, 32% lower than the U.S. average. The unemployment rate is 4.8% (above the 3.6% US average). The area has 109 business establishments. 24.0% of workers work from home (above the 15.2% national rate).

Income: Methven vs United Kingdom

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$50,716
33% below United Kingdom avg
Per Capita Income$50,716
Avg Weekly Wage$975

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment4.8%
32% above United Kingdom avg
Establishments (County)109

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Drive Alone60.0%
Public Transit18.0%
Work from Home24.0%

Walkability

The median home value in Methven is $285,648, 1% above the national median of $281,900. Monthly rent averages $1,268 (9% above the national average of $1,163). 65.0% of housing units are owner-occupied. There are 480 total housing units in the city. The home price-to-income ratio is 5.6x, above the traditionally affordable threshold of 3-4x.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$285,648
1% above United Kingdom avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$1,268
9% above United Kingdom avg

Ownership & Property

Homeownership65.0%
Owner-Occupied65.0%
Renter-Occupied35.0%
Housing Units480

Property Tax

Methven experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 47°F (8°C). Winters average 37°F in January while summers reach 58°F in July. The area gets 271 sunny days per year, well above the U.S. average of 205 / making it one of the sunnier locations in the country. Annual precipitation totals 35.6 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 253 feet.

Temperature

37°F Jan (3°C) 58°F Jul (15°C)
Annual Average46.8°F
13% below United Kingdom avg
January Average37°F (3°C)
July Average58°F (15°C)
Sunny Days271 days/yr

Geography

Elevation253 ft (77 m)
Area176.3 sq mi (456.5 km²)
Population Density7/sq mi
Coordinates56.4174°N, 3.5783°W
TimezoneEurope/London

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 35.6"
6% below United Kingdom avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jan) 4.25"
Driest Month (Apr) 1.93"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

12 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M3.8. Most recent: M2.6 on Nov 1, 2017.

Aug 4, 2017 31 km NE of Tobermory, United Kingdom M3.8 140 km
Jan 23, 2011 28 km NE of Tobermory, United Kingdom M3.5 142 km
Jun 20, 2003 12 km NNW of Balfron, United Kingdom M3.0 59 km
May 18, 2013 27 km NE of Tobermory, United Kingdom M2.9 137 km
May 13, 2001 3 km W of Locharbriggs, United Kingdom M2.9 146 km
Jun 20, 2003 14 km NNW of Balfron, United Kingdom M2.8 59 km
Mar 7, 1998 13 km E of Oban, United Kingdom M2.7 103 km
Nov 30, 1997 4 km NNE of Kippen, United Kingdom M2.7 44 km
Aug 28, 1995 5 km NNW of Aviemore, United Kingdom M2.7 93 km
Nov 1, 2017 2 km NNW of Tarbert, United Kingdom M2.6 129 km
Jun 20, 2003 12 km NNW of Balfron, United Kingdom M2.5 59 km
Jan 9, 1990 29 km W of Aberfeldy, United Kingdom M2.5 53 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 37°F (3°C) 4.3 in Coldest, Wettest
February 38°F (3°C) 2.7 in
March 41°F (5°C) 3.0 in
April 45°F (7°C) 1.9 in Driest
May 50°F (10°C) 2.3 in
June 55°F (13°C) 2.3 in
July 58°F (15°C) 2.4 in Warmest
August 58°F (14°C) 2.6 in
September 53°F (12°C) 3.2 in
October 48°F (9°C) 3.7 in
November 42°F (5°C) 3.5 in
December 39°F (4°C) 3.7 in

Methven has a seasonal temperature swing of 21°F / from 37°F in January to 58°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 35.6 inches, with January being the wettest month (4.3") and April the driest (1.9").

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50.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 48% above the national average of 33.7%. 84.0% have completed high school.

Education

Bachelor's Degree+50.0%
48% above United Kingdom avg
High School+84.0%
A+ Education Grade (5.0/5.0)

Area & Infrastructure

Population Density7/sq mi
Total Area176.3 sq mi

Services

Commute & Transportation

Drive Alone60.0%
Public Transit18.0%
Work from Home24.0%

Schools in Methven

3 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Methven Primary School
Logiealmond Primary School
Glenalmond College
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Radio Stations near Methven

10 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Capital FM Edinburgh edinburgh, pop MP3 128 kbps
CareSound Radio MP3 128 kbps
Forth1 pop music, popular AAC+ 47 kbps
BFBS Scotland AAC+ 64 kbps
Edge 1 MP3
Radio ENRG alternative, edinburgh MP3
242 RADIO MP3 128 kbps
EHFM community radio, edinburgh MP3 192 kbps
Radio GH folk MP3 128 kbps
Stirling Community Radio MP3 128 kbps

Museums in Methven

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Black Watch Museum
Perth Museum
Stanley Mills
The Library of Innerpeffray
William Soutar's House

Libraries in Methven

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
AK Bell Library0.0
Auchterarder Library0.0
Birnam Library0.0
Blairgowrie Library0.0
Community Archive0.0
Dunkeld Community Archive0.0
Gillingham Library0.0
Glenalmond College Library0.0
Kinross Public Library0.0
Scone Library0.0

Farmers Markets in Methven

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Blairgowrie Farmers' Market

Hotels in Methven

1 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Methven Arms Hotel

Restaurants in Methven

2 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Chatni
Oak Room Restaurant

Cafes in Methven

2 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Gloagburn Farm Shop and Cafe
The Little Acorn Cafe

Castles in Methven

1 castles within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Methven Castle

Train Stations in Methven

2 train stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Geoff's Halt
Muggles Meet

Gas Stations in Methven

1 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Burnbrae Garage

Golf Courses in Methven

1 golf courses within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Glenalmond College Golf Course

Breweries in Methven

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
Innis & Gunn

Stadiums & Teams in Methven

TeamLeagueDivision

Ski Resorts Near Methven

1 ski resorts within range.

Resort Slopes (km) Lifts Peak (m) Price Season Night Park
Glenshee Ski Center 0.0 $0

Airports Near Methven

34 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Edinburgh AirportEDILarge Airport
Dundee AirportDNDMedium Airport
Leuchars Station AirfieldADXMedium Airport
Aboyne AirfieldSmall Airport
Balado AirfieldSmall Airport
Balgrummo Steading AirstripSmall Airport
Blair Atholl AirfieldSmall Airport
Blair Drummond Private AirstripSmall Airport
Broomhill Farm AirstripSmall Airport
Buchlyvie AirstripSmall Airport
Castleton FarmSmall Airport
Cumbernauld AirportSmall Airport
Dollar airstripSmall Airport
East Lochlane Farm AirstripSmall Airport
Feshiebridge Glider FieldSmall Airport
Fife AirportSmall Airport
Forfar AirstripSmall Airport
Hilton of Carslogie AirstripSmall Airport
Kier Garden AirstripSmall Airport
Kirriemuir Farm StripSmall Airport
Latch Farm AirstripSmall Airport
Mosside Farm AirstripSmall Airport
Nairns Mains AirstripSmall Airport
Nethershields Farm AirstripSmall Airport
Perth/Scone AirportPSLSmall Airport
Pilmuir Farm AirstripSmall Airport
PolmontSmall Airport
Portmoak Glider FieldSmall Airport
RAF KirknewtonSmall Airport
Sheardale airstripSmall Airport
Skydive StrathallanSmall Airport
Strathaven AirfieldSmall Airport
Teuchats Farm AirstripSmall Airport
Thornhill AirfieldSmall Airport

Post Offices in Methven

1 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Methven Post Office

Churches & Religious Organizations in Methven

1 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Methven and Logiealmond Church

Quick Facts

Timezone
Europe/London

🇬🇧 About United Kingdom

Capital London
Population 66,488,991
Area 244,820 km²
GDP (USD) $3,420,796,653,789
GDP per capita $49,944
HDI 0.940
Life expectancy 81.2 years
Internet users 96.3%
Urban population 83.2%
Currency GBP (Pound)
Languages English
Calling code +44
TLD .uk
Driving side left

Public Holidays in United Kingdom

14 public holidays this year

Date Holiday Local Name
Jan 1 New Year's Day New Year's Day
Jan 2 2 January 2 January
Mar 17 Saint Patrick's Day Saint Patrick's Day
Apr 3 Good Friday Good Friday
Apr 6 Easter Monday Easter Monday
May 4 Early May Bank Holiday Early May Bank Holiday
May 25 Spring Bank Holiday Spring Bank Holiday
Jun 15 World Cup Bank Holiday World Cup Bank Holiday
Jul 13 Battle of the Boyne Battle of the Boyne
Aug 3 Summer Bank Holiday Summer Bank Holiday
Aug 31 Summer Bank Holiday Summer Bank Holiday
Nov 30 Saint Andrew's Day Saint Andrew's Day
Dec 25 Christmas Day Christmas Day
Dec 28 St. Stephen's Day Boxing Day

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Frequently Asked Questions About Methven

What is the population of Methven?

Methven has a population of 1,200 residents and is located in United Kingdom. The population density is 7 people per square mile, spread across 176.3 square miles. The median age of residents is 40.6 years. The population is 50.5% female and 49.5% male.

Is Methven expensive to live in?

The median household income is $50,716, 33% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $285,648 (1% above the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $1,268 per month. The home price-to-income ratio is 5.6x, which means housing is a stretch relative to local earnings.

What is the weather like in Methven?

Methven has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 47°F (8°C). Winter temperatures average 37°F in January, while summers reach an average of 58°F in July. The area receives 271 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 35.6 inches.

How is the job market in Methven?

Methven has a healthy job market with an unemployment rate of 4.8%, near the national average of 3.6%. The average weekly wage is $975. There are 109 business establishments in the area.

How much does housing cost in Methven?

The median home value in Methven is $285,648. For renters, the median monthly rent is $1,268. The homeownership rate is 65.0%.

How are the schools in Methven?

50.0% of adults in Methven hold a bachelor's degree or higher, above the national average of 33.7%. 84.0% have completed high school.

What are the demographics of Methven?

90% of residents speak only English at home.

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