At a Glance
Median Income
$55,662
$23,941 per capita
Median Rent
$2,315/mo
51.0% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
32.4%
99.0% high school+
Unemployment
1.8%
8.9% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
38.9%
12.6% smoking rate
How McChord AFB Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows McChord AFB's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is McChord AFB 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
McChord AFB residents earn a median household income of $55,662 , which is 26% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $23,941. The unemployment rate stands at 1.8% (50% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 8.9% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 20,820 business establishments, including 1,771 restaurants.
Education
32.4% of adults in McChord AFB hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(4% below the national average).
99.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.6/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
McChord AFB has an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C).
Winters average 41°F in January while summers reach 65°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 42.0 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 44.
Data Overview
People
Population2,895
Median Age23.4 yrs
Density492/mi²
Male / Female63% / 38%
Foreign Born3.4%
Veterans15.2%
Economy
B+
Median Income$55,662
Per Capita$23,941
Unemployment1.8%
Poverty8.9%
County GDP$64,941M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,354
Housing
F
Home Value
Rent$2,315
Ownership0.0%
Zillow$510,470
Housing Units939
Rent Burden51.0%
Health
Obesity38.9%
Diabetes10.6%
Smoking12.6%
Heart Disease4.8%
Premature Death7,855/100K
Climate
Avg Temp52°F
Rain42.0 in/yr
AQI44 (Good)
Elevation308 ft
Education
B+
Bachelor's+32.4%
High School+99.0%
Graduate+6.5%
School Score5.6/10
Community
2024 VoteR 43% / D 54%
Commute14 min
Broadband100.0%
Internet Speed162 Mbps
EV Stations6
Libraries29
Did You Know?
The median home in McChord AFB was built in 1998.
The nearest airport is Olympia Regional (22 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.420 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively High" by FEMA.
5.0% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 162 Mbps.
There are 1,771 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 86 fatal vehicle crashes.
91 declared natural disasters on record.