What are the schools like in Meadville, MS?

Meadville is served primarily by Franklin County School District. The district operates 1 elementary schools, 2 middle schools, and 2 high schools with a student-to-teacher ratio of 8.0:1.

What is the median household income in Meadville?

The median household income in Meadville, MS is $54,250 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 1.6%.

What is the weather like in Meadville, MS?

Meadville has an average high temperature of 59.1°F in January and 92.1°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 61.8 inches and annual snowfall averages 0.4 inches.

Meadville, MS Cost of Living, Crime & Is It a Good Place to Live? (2026)

Q: Is Meadville, MS affordable or expensive?

Meadville's cost of living index is 90, where 100 represents the national average. This means Meadville is 10% less expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $84,300 and the median rent is $1,057 per month.

Q: What is the crime rate in Meadville, MS?

Crime rate data for Meadville is not currently available from the FBI's reported data.

Is Meadville, MS a Good Place to Live?

Meadville is a small town of 690 in Mississippi, with a median household income of $54,250 and a 1.6% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 90 (US average = 100), which is 10% below the national average.

Strengths: Meadville stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices, solid school ratings (B).

Trade-offs: No major red flags stand out in the available data. Whether Meadville is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.

All Meadville 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: 90.4

Meadville's overall cost of living index is 90.4, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in Meadville costs roughly 10% less than the average American city.

Metric	Meadville, MS	National Avg
Median Home Value	$84,300	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$1,057	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	87.3%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$54,250	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Crime data for Meadville is not currently available from the FBI's Uniform Crime Reporting program. Not all local agencies report to the UCR each year.

Schools & Education

Meadville is served primarily by Franklin County School District. The student-to-teacher ratio is 8.0:1 (better than the national average of ~16:1).

Metric	Meadville, MS	National Avg
School District	Franklin County School District	—
Elementary Schools	1	—
Middle Schools	2	—
High Schools	2	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	8.0:1	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	19.1%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	77.4%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Meadville sees average highs of 59.1°F in January and 92.1°F in July, with 61.8 inches of annual precipitation and 0.4 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Meadville, MS
Average High — January	59.1°F
Average High — July	92.1°F
Annual Precipitation	61.8"
Annual Snowfall	0.4"

Demographics

Metric	Meadville, MS	National Avg
Population	690	—
Median Age	55.0	38.9
Unemployment Rate	1.6%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	28.3 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	83.9%	59.3%
Black or African American	12.9%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	2.8%	18.9%
Asian	0.0%	6.3%
Under 18	10.6%	22.2%
65 and over	30.3%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

Bude, MS 2 mi Roxie, MS 11 mi Crosby, MS 17 mi Fayette, MS 19 mi Gloster, MS 20 mi

ZIP Codes in Meadville

Meadville, MS is covered by 1 ZIP code:

39653

Meadville vs Other Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Meadville, MS affordable or expensive?

Meadville's cost of living index is 90, where 100 is the national average. That makes Meadville roughly 10% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage. The median home price is $84,300 and median rent is $1,057/month.

What is the crime rate in Meadville, MS?

Crime data for Meadville is not available in the current FBI UCR reporting year. Not all jurisdictions submit data annually.

What are the schools like in Meadville?

Public schools in Meadville are operated by Franklin County School District. The district has 1 elementary, 2 middle, and 2 high schools. The student-to-teacher ratio is 8.0:1. 19.1% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Is Meadville, MS a good place to live?

Meadville, MS has a population of 690, a median household income of $54,250, and an unemployment rate of 1.6%. 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.

What is the weather like in Meadville?

Meadville averages 59.1°F in January and 92.1°F in July. Annual rainfall is 61.8 inches with about 0.4 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What ZIP codes are in Meadville?

Meadville, MS is covered by 1 ZIP code: 39653.

What is the population of Meadville?

The population of Meadville, Mississippi is 690 with a median age of 55.0. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Meadville?

Key numbers for living in Meadville: cost of living index 90 (100 = US average), median home $84,300, median household income $54,250, schools rated B. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Meadville side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.