At a Glance
Median Income
$27,935
$27,929 per capita
Home Value
$91,700
Zillow: $85,673
Bachelor's Degree+
9.8%
94.3% high school+
Obesity Rate
44.9%
25.1% smoking rate
How McConnell Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows McConnell's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is McConnell 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
McConnell residents earn a median household income of $27,935 , which is 63% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $27,929. 51.3% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 1,008 business establishments, including 54 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in McConnell is $91,700 , 67% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $85,673. The cost of living index is 89.5 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1953.
Education
9.8% of adults in McConnell hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(71% below the national average).
94.3% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.4/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
McConnell 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 49.2 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population837
Median Age29.9 yrs
Density2,700/mi²
Male / Female49% / 51%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans0.0%
Economy
D
Median Income$27,935
Per Capita$27,929
Unemployment
Poverty51.3%
County GDP$2,101M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,090
Housing
A+
Home Value$91,700
Rent
Ownership79.8%
Zillow$85,673
Housing Units312
Rent Burden24.2%
Health
Obesity44.9%
Diabetes14.2%
Smoking25.1%
Heart Disease7.5%
Premature Death22,020/100K
Climate
Avg Temp58°F
Rain49.2 in/yr
Elevation979 ft
Education
D
Bachelor's+9.8%
High School+94.3%
Graduate+5.7%
School Score4.4/10
Community
2024 VoteR 83% / D 16%
Broadband100.0%
Internet Speed60 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries3
Did You Know?
The median home in McConnell was built in 1953.
The nearest airport is West Virginia International Yeager (43 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.502 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
32.0% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 7 fatal vehicle crashes.