McCarr, KY

Full City Profile · Kentucky · Mingo County County

2.6 /5.0
C+ Fair
260 Population 1,040/sq mi density
$37,043 Median Income $14,344 per capita
58°F Avg Temperature
C+
Overall
2.6 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.4 / 5.0
$37,043 median income, 0.0% unemployment
D
Education
1.7 / 5.0
8.8% bachelor's degree or higher

McCarr, KY

At a Glance

Median Income
$37,043
51% below
$14,344 per capita
Bachelor's Degree+
8.8%
74% below
73.6% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
100% below
11.5% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
31.0%
3% below
Avg Temperature
58°F

How McCarr Compares to the U.S. Average

Each bar shows McCarr's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)

Income
49%
Poverty
93%
Bachelor's
26%
Unemployment
0%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is McCarr a Good Place to Live?

C+
2.6 / 5.0 - Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

McCarr residents earn a median household income of $37,043 , which is 51% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $14,344. The unemployment rate stands at 0.0% (100% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 11.5% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 558 business establishments, including 27 restaurants.

Education

8.8% of adults in McCarr hold a bachelor's degree or higher (74% below the national average). 73.6% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.5/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

McCarr has an average annual temperature of 58°F (14°C). Winters average 36°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 48.3 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population260
Median Age35.5 yrs
Density1,040/mi²
Male / Female47% / 54%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans0.0%

Economy

B
Median Income$37,043
Per Capita$14,344
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty11.5%
County GDP$968M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,169

Housing

Home Value
Rent
Ownership100.0%
Zillow$70,180
Housing Units97
Rent Burden22.4%

Health

Obesity31.0%
Premature Death22,437/100K

Climate

Avg Temp58°F
Rain48.3 in/yr
Elevation761 ft

Education

D
Bachelor's+8.8%
High School+73.6%
Graduate+3.4%
School Score5.5/10

Community

2024 VoteR 86% / D 13%
Broadband100.0%
Internet Speed71 Mbps
EV Stations3
Libraries5

Did You Know?

The median home in McCarr was built in 1983.
The nearest airport is West Virginia International Yeager (61 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.495 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
6.2% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 6 fatal vehicle crashes.