Meredosia is a small town of 919 in Illinois, with a median household income of $54,554
and a 3.2% unemployment rate.
Its cost of living index is 88 (US average = 100), which is
12% below the national average.
Strengths:
Meredosia stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices, solid school ratings (A-), short average commutes.
Trade-offs:
No major red flags stand out in the available data. Whether Meredosia is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.
All Meredosia city data on this page comes from official government sources —
the US Census Bureau, FBI, NCES, BEA, and NOAA — updated annually.
Cost of Living
Index: 88.0
Meredosia's overall cost of living index is 88.0,
where 100 represents the US national average.
Living in Meredosia costs roughly 12% less than the average American city.
Metric
Meredosia, IL
National Avg
Median Home Value
$74,000
$244,900
Median Monthly Rent
$631
$1,163
Homeownership Rate
76.3%
65.9%
Median Household Income
$54,554
$74,755
Crime & Safety
Very Safe
Meredosia's violent crime rate is 175.3 per 100,000 residents
— 54% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.
Violent Crime
175.3 /100k
Property Crime
1111.2 /100k
Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.
Schools & Education
Meredosia is served primarily by Meredosia-Chambersburg CUSD 11.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 8.1:1
(better than the national average of ~16:1).
Metric
Meredosia, IL
National Avg
School District
Meredosia-Chambersburg CUSD 11
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Elementary Schools
1
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Middle Schools
1
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High Schools
1
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Student/Teacher Ratio
8.1:1
16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
5.4%
35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher
89.4%
91.1%
Weather & Climate
Meredosia sees average highs of 36.5°F in January
and 87.3°F in July,
with 39.1 inches of annual precipitation
and 20.9 inches of snow per year.
Meredosia's cost of living index is 88, where 100 is the national average.
That makes Meredosia roughly 12% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage.
The median home price is $74,000 and median rent is $631/month.
Meredosia's violent crime rate is 175.3 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 1111.2 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.
Public schools in Meredosia are operated by Meredosia-Chambersburg CUSD 11.
The district has 1 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high schools.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 8.1:1. 5.4% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Meredosia, IL has a population of 919, a median household income of $54,554, and an unemployment rate of 3.2%.
It offers below-average costs of living, which stretches take-home pay further than in most American cities. Whether it's right for you depends on your priorities — use the compare tool above to stack it against another city you're considering.
Meredosia averages 36.5°F in January and 87.3°F in July. Annual rainfall is 39.1 inches
with about 20.9 inches of snow per year.
Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).
Meredosia, IL is covered by 1 ZIP code: 62665.
The population of Meredosia, Illinois is 919 with a median age of 47.3. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Key numbers for living in Meredosia: cost of living index 88 (100 = US average), median home $74,000, median household income $54,554, crime index 49 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated A-. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Meredosia side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.
