McClure, IL

Full City Profile · Illinois · Alexander County County

3.4 /5.0
B Good
245 Population 160/sq mi density
$36,667 Median Income $24,814 per capita
$47,500 Home Value $59,218 Zillow
$686 Median Rent 32.5% income on rent
58°F Avg Temperature
B
Overall
3.4 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.3 / 5.0
$36,667 median income, 1.1% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$47,500 home value, $686/mo rent
D
Education
1.9 / 5.0
11.2% bachelor's degree or higher

McClure, IL

At a Glance

Median Income
$36,667
51% below
$24,814 per capita
Home Value
$47,500
83% below
Zillow: $59,218
Median Rent
$686/mo
41% below
32.5% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
11.2%
67% below
91.6% high school+
Unemployment
1.1%
69% below
14.5% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
40.1%
25% above
19.0% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
58°F

How McClure Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
49%
Home Value
17%
Rent
59%
Poverty
117%
Bachelor's
33%
Unemployment
31%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is McClure a Good Place to Live?

B
3.4 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

McClure residents earn a median household income of $36,667 , which is 51% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $24,814. The unemployment rate stands at 1.1% (69% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 14.5% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 96 business establishments, including 12 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in McClure is $47,500 , 83% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $59,218. Median rent is $686/month, with 32.5% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 100.0 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1961.

Education

11.2% of adults in McClure hold a bachelor's degree or higher (67% below the national average). 91.6% have completed high school. Local schools score 3.6/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

McClure has an average annual temperature of 58°F (14°C). Winters average 35°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 47.9 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population245
Median Age45.6 yrs
Density160/mi²
Male / Female49% / 51%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans6.2%

Economy

B
Median Income$36,667
Per Capita$24,814
Unemployment1.1%
Poverty14.5%
County GDP$273M
Avg Weekly Wage$970

Housing

A+
Home Value$47,500
Rent$686
Ownership80.2%
Zillow$59,218
Housing Units136
Rent Burden32.5%

Health

Obesity40.1%
Diabetes10.7%
Smoking19.0%
Heart Disease6.4%
Premature Death16,048/100K

Climate

Avg Temp58°F
Rain47.9 in/yr
Elevation336 ft

Education

D
Bachelor's+11.2%
High School+91.6%
Graduate+1.0%
School Score3.6/10

Community

2024 VoteR 59% / D 40%
Commute25 min
Broadband64.0%
Internet Speed32 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries2

Did You Know?

The median home in McClure was built in 1961.
The nearest airport is Cape Girardeau Regional (12 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.451 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
30.2% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 3 fatal vehicle crashes.