At a Glance
Median Income
$47,176
$21,894 per capita
Home Value
$72,600
Zillow: $88,637
Median Rent
$1,049/mo
33.4% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
7.8%
89.5% high school+
Unemployment
11.0%
27.2% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
46.6%
19.7% smoking rate
How Fort McKinley Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Fort McKinley's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Fort McKinley a Good Place to Live?
C+
2.8 / 5.0 - Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Fort McKinley residents earn a median household income of $47,176 , which is 37% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $21,894. The unemployment rate stands at 11.0% (206% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 27.2% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 13,276 business establishments, including 1,139 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Fort McKinley is $72,600 , 74% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $88,637. Median rent is $1,049/month, with 33.4% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 92.8 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1956.
Education
7.8% of adults in Fort McKinley hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(77% below the national average).
89.5% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.4/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Fort McKinley has an average annual temperature of 54°F (12°C).
Winters average 29°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 41.3 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 47.
Data Overview
People
Population3,832
Median Age26.6 yrs
Density2,860/mi²
Male / Female47% / 53%
Foreign Born1.1%
Veterans2.4%
Economy
D
Median Income$47,176
Per Capita$21,894
Unemployment11.0%
Poverty27.2%
County GDP$40,097M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,182
Housing
A+
Home Value$72,600
Rent$1,049
Ownership60.1%
Zillow$88,637
Housing Units1,465
Rent Burden33.4%
Health
Obesity46.6%
Diabetes17.9%
Smoking19.7%
Heart Disease6.9%
Premature Death12,141/100K
Climate
Avg Temp54°F
Rain41.3 in/yr
AQI47 (Good)
Elevation958 ft
Education
D
Bachelor's+7.8%
High School+89.5%
Graduate+2.6%
School Score5.4/10
Community
2024 VoteR 49% / D 50%
Commute19 min
Broadband95.6%
Internet Speed151 Mbps
EV Stations113
Libraries27
Did You Know?
The median home in Fort McKinley was built in 1956.
The nearest airport is James M Cox Dayton International (7 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.459 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
15.3% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 151 Mbps.
There are 1,139 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 62 fatal vehicle crashes.