Meriden, IA
Living in Meriden
Bikeability
9
Walkability
34
Commute
100
Public Transit
10
Affordability
100
Public Safety
76
Airports
23
Hospitals
74
Colleges
36
1←Poor
Great→100
Schools
99
1←Poor
Great→100
Residents
159
Population
-7 (2010–19)
39 y
Median Age
-9 (2010–19)
15%
College-Educated
-2% (2010–19)
69%
Family Households
+12% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years25%
15 to 34 years18%
35 to 54 years25%
55 to 74 years25%
75 years and over8%
Diversity
Caucasian95%
Hispanic or Latino2%
Multiracial3%
Education
Less than high school9%
High school graduate50%
Some College26%
Bachelor's degree14%
Graduate degree1%
Households
Family household69%
Householder living alone26%
Householder not living alone5%
Economy
$60k
Median Household Income
+$29k (2010–19)
79%
Above Poverty
-13% (2010–19)
15 mi
Average Commute
88%
Lived Here Last Year
+3% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K29%
$25K to $49K16%
$50K to $74K18%
$75K to $99K21%
$100K to $124K8%
$125K to $149K8%
Employers
Government5%
Private sector66%
Self-employed5%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance14%
Factory and transportation15%
Mgt, science, and arts26%
Sales and office22%
Service24%
Commute
Car, truck, or van97%
Walked3%
Housing
$91k
Median Home Value
+$28k (2010–19)
1%
Built 2000 or Later
$425
Median Monthly Rent
+$142 (2010–19)
75%
Owner-Occupied
+11% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, attached1%
1 unit, detached75%
Mobile home13%
Year Structure Built
Built 2000 to 20091%
Built 1990 to 19995%
Built 1980 to 198911%
Built 1970 to 197933%
Built 1960 to 19693%
Built 1950 to 195911%
Built 1940 to 19497%
Built 1939 or earlier29%
Home Value
Less than $50K11%
$50K to $99K50%
$100K to $149K30%
$150K to $199K9%
House Heating Type
Electricity23%
Utility gas69%
Crime
Violent Crime in Meriden
United States45
Iowa35
Cherokee County23
Property Crime in Meriden
United States48
Iowa43
Cherokee County9
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (37%)(60%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton24%
Donald Trump69%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 18 | 1 | 7 |
| Feb | 23 | 1 | 6 |
| Mar | 35 | 2 | 5 |
| Apr | 48 | 3 | 2 |
| May | 60 | 4 | 0 |
| Jun | 70 | 5 | 0 |
| Jul | 73 | 4 | 0 |
| Aug | 71 | 4 | 0 |
| Sep | 63 | 3 | 0 |
| Oct | 50 | 2 | 1 |
| Nov | 35 | 2 | 5 |
| Dec | 21 | 1 | 9 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in Meriden
Excessive Heat3
Inland Flooding22
Tornado14
Blizzard6
1←Less frequentMore frequent→100
Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Meriden, IA
Private Schools
Private Schools near Meriden, IA
Zion-St John Lutheran School
13 miles, N
St Mary S High School
17 miles, W
St Catherine-St Marys Grade School
17 miles, W
Spalding Catholic School
23 miles, NW
Colleges
Colleges near Meriden, IA
Buena Vista University
24 miles, SE
Northwestern College
26 miles, NW
Dordt University
33 miles, NW
Morningside College
43 miles, SW
Hospitals
Hospitals near Meriden, IA
Mental Health Institute
4 miles, SE
Cherokee Regional Medical Center
5 miles, SE
Baum Harmon Mercy Hospital
20 miles, N
Buena Vista Regional Medical Center
23 miles, SE
Airports
Airports near Meriden, IA
Sioux Gateway Airport-Brig Gen Bud Day Field
47 miles, SW
Joe Foss Field
78 miles, NW
Eppley Airfield
104 miles, S
Des Moines International Airport
133 miles, SE