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Meade, KS


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Meade, Kansas

Meade, Kansas, in Meade county, is 165 miles NE of Amarillo, Texas (center to center) and 167 miles W of Wichita, Kansas. There are 1,672 residents in the city.

The People and Families of Meade

In Meade, about 65% of adults are married.

There are a lot of senior citizens in Meade.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Meade had a median family income of $40,357. Meade is fortunate in that not many of its residents suffer poverty.

Political Inclinations

More campaign money flowed to the Democratic party than to competing parties.

Meade Housing

As of 2000, the share of housing units in Meade that were owner-occupied was 77%.

Commuting

In Meade, 91% of commuters drive to work. One of the nice things about the city is its reasonable commuting times.

High Points

Meade strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Kansas):

CategoryTrophy
Short Commute Times
(vs. Peers)
Top 6%Meade Short Commute Times

Comparative Profile of Meade, KS

Comparing Meade to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Kansas (State):

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Senior Citizens97
Age of the Population76
Racial Diversity78
Female Share of the Population66
Children Under 5 Years Old65
Well-Paid Single Men65
Male Share of the Population55

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Portion of People Married88
Average Household Size56

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People Above Poverty89
College Educated Adults87
People in Middle Class or Better65
Median Family Income55

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Short Commute Times108
Working at Home76
Walking and Biking to Work55
Public Transportation Use45

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People Living Alone75
Seasonal and Vacation Housing68
Affordability of Property Taxes66
Affordability of Rents64
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals44
Housing Recently Built34
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