At a Glance
Median Income
$39,519
$34,898 per capita
Home Value
$310,000
Zillow: $286,019
Median Rent
$980/mo
28.7% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
19.4%
90.7% high school+
Unemployment
7.0%
13.7% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
32.9%
17.1% smoking rate
How McCloud Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows McCloud's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is McCloud a Good Place to Live?
C+
2.5 / 5.0 - Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
McCloud residents earn a median household income of $39,519 , which is 47% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $34,898. The unemployment rate stands at 7.0% (94% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 13.7% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 1,836 business establishments, including 141 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in McCloud is $310,000 , 10% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $286,019. Median rent is $980/month, with 28.7% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 110.7 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1938.
Education
19.4% of adults in McCloud hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(42% below the national average).
90.7% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.5/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
McCloud has an average annual temperature of 51°F (10°C).
Winters average 36°F in January while summers reach 70°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 49.7 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.
Data Overview
People
Population871
Median Age56.9 yrs
Density360/mi²
Male / Female53% / 47%
Foreign Born4.1%
Veterans11.1%
Economy
C+
Median Income$39,519
Per Capita$34,898
Unemployment7.0%
Poverty13.7%
County GDP$2,304M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,033
Housing
C
Home Value$310,000
Rent$980
Ownership74.3%
Zillow$286,019
Housing Units640
Rent Burden28.7%
Health
Obesity32.9%
Diabetes10.2%
Smoking17.1%
Heart Disease6.3%
Premature Death13,488/100K
Climate
Avg Temp51°F
Rain49.7 in/yr
AQI40 (Good)
Elevation3,254 ft
Education
C+
Bachelor's+19.4%
High School+90.7%
Graduate+2.2%
School Score4.5/10
Community
2024 VoteR 58% / D 39%
Commute19 min
Broadband76.0%
Internet Speed17 Mbps
EV Stations3
Libraries9
Did You Know?
The median home in McCloud was built in 1938.
The nearest airport is Redding Regional (53 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.491 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
26.9% of the population has a disability.
There are 141 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 17 fatal vehicle crashes.
455 declared natural disasters on record.