Median Income
$65,250
13% lower than US avg
Home Value
$275,000
2% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+
13.5%
60% lower than US avg
Median Rent
$933
20% lower than US avg
Obesity Rate
31.9%
1% lower than US avg
Unemployment
2.0%
44% lower than US avg
Poverty Rate
7.6%
39% lower than US avg
How New Meadows Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)
People
Population311
Median Age31.6 yrs
Density536/mi²
Male / Female57% / 43%
Largest GroupWhite 99%
Economy
A
Median Income$65,250
Per Capita$29,639
Unemployment2.0%
Poverty7.6%
County GDP$205M
Commute22 min
Housing
A
Home Value$275,000
Rent$933
OwnershipN/A
Zillow$611,986
Rent Burden25.4%
Health
Obesity31.9%
UninsuredN/A
Depression23.6%
Heart Disease5.2%
Climate
Avg Temp41°F
AQI33 (Good)
Rain24.5 in/yr
Elevation3,870 ft
Education
C
Bachelor's+13.5%
High School+93.8%
School Score5.43
Community
2024 VoteR 76% / D 22%
Commute22 min
Libraries2
Is New Meadows a Good Place to Live?
Based on current data, New Meadows receives an overall livability score of 3.5 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B+. Key strengths include low unemployment, a low poverty rate, high health insurance coverage. New Meadows offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
Economy & Jobs
The median household income in New Meadows is $65,250, 13% below the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 2.0%. Only 7.6% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 22 minutes.
Cost of Living & Housing
The median home value in New Meadows is $275,000, roughly aligned with the national median of $281,900. Renters pay a median of $933 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. A price-to-income ratio of 4.2x indicates a reasonably affordable housing market.
Education
13.5% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 93.8% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.4/10.
Climate & Weather
New Meadows has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 41°F. Winters average 20°F in January while summers reach 64°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 24.5 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 33.
New Meadows has a population of 311 with a density of 536 people per square mile. The median age is 31.6 years, 19% younger than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (98.7%), with 1.3% Hispanic.
Population
31.6yrs
Median Age
19% below US avg
Race & Ethnicity
New Meadows vs U.S. Average
Language Spoken at Home
| English Only | 100.0% |
| 27% above US avg |
| Spanish | 0.0% |
| 100% below US avg |
Social Characteristics
New Meadows vs U.S. Average
The median household income in New Meadows is $65,250, which is 13% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 2.0% (below the 3.6% US average). 7.6% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 22 minutes.
Income: New Meadows vs U.S.
Income
| Median HH Income | $65,250 |
| 13% below US avg |
| Per Capita Income | $29,639 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $1,095 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $66,171 |
Employment & Poverty
| Unemployment | 2.0% |
| 44% below US avg |
| Poverty Rate | 7.6% |
| 39% below US avg |
| Establishments (County) | 211 |
| County GDP | $205M |
Business (County)
| Restaurants | 13 |
| Healthcare | 4 |
| Retail | 15 |
| Manufacturing | 5 |
Tax & Cost of Living
| Property Tax (IRS) | $3,030 |
| 13% below US avg |
| Effective Tax Rate | 1.10% |
Commute & Transportation
| Commute Time | 21.5 min |
| Work from Home | 6.0% |
The median home value in New Meadows is $275,000, 2% below the national average. Monthly rent averages $933 (20% below US avg). Zillow estimates the typical home value at $611,986.
Home Values
| Census Median | $275,000 |
| 2% below US avg |
| Zillow ZHVI | $611,986 |
Real Estate Market (Redfin)
Rental Costs
| Census Median Rent | $933 |
| 20% below US avg |
| Rent Burden | 25.4% |
HUD Fair Market Rent
| Studio | $898 |
| 1 Bedroom | $950 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,173 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,619 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,949 |
Ownership & Property
Property Tax
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $3,030 |
| 13% below US avg |
| Effective Rate | 1.10% |
In New Meadows, 31.9% of adults are obese (below the 32.1% national rate). 23.6% report depression. 21.8% are physically inactive.
Health Metrics: New Meadows vs U.S. Average (%)
Chronic Conditions
| Obesity | 31.9% |
| 1% below US avg |
| Diabetes | 8.1% |
| Heart Disease | 5.2% |
| High Blood Pressure | 28.0% |
| Asthma | 10.8% |
| COPD | 5.7% |
| Stroke | 2.7% |
Behaviors & Mental Health
| |
| Binge Drinking | 17.3% |
| Physical Inactivity | 21.8% |
| Depression | 23.6% |
| Mental Distress | 17.0% |
| Physical Distress | 12.4% |
Healthcare Access
| Insurance Rate | 93.9% |
| |
| Checkup Rate | 71.2% |
| Premature Death | 9,397/100K |
Food & Exercise
| Food Environment | 7.4/10 |
| Exercise Access | 30.9% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 4 |
Crime Rates: New Meadows vs U.S. Average (per 100,000)
New Meadows has an average annual temperature of 41°F (5°C). Winters average 20°F in January while summers reach 64°F in July. Annual precipitation is 24.5 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 33.
Temperature
20°F Jan (-7°C)
64°F Jul (18°C)
| Annual Average | 41.4°F |
| 23% below US avg |
| January Average | 20°F (-7°C) |
| July Average | 64°F (18°C) |
Precipitation & Snow
| Annual Rainfall | 24.5 inches |
| 36% below US avg |
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 33.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Geography
| Elevation | 3,870 ft (1,180 m) |
| Area | 0.6 sq mi (1.5 km²) |
| Population Density | 536/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 44.9713°N, 116.2852°W |
| County FIPS | 16003 |