At a Glance
Median Income
$74,464
$31,377 per capita
Home Value
$319,000
Zillow: $264,134
Median Rent
$1,338/mo
21.9% of income on rent
Violent Crime
909/100K
5,455/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
10.3%
88.2% high school+
Unemployment
0.9%
3.7% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
31.0%
13.6% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
52°F
275 sunny days/yr
How McCook Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows McCook's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is McCook a Good Place to Live?
C+
2.9 / 5.0 — Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
McCook residents earn a median household income of $74,464 , which is 1% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $31,377. The unemployment rate stands at 0.9% (75% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 3.7% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 137,804 business establishments, including 12,631 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in McCook is $319,000 , 13% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $264,134. Median rent is $1,338/month, with 21.9% 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 1963.
Safety & Crime
McCook reports 909 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 139% above the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 5,455/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.
Education
10.3% of adults in McCook hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(69% below the national average).
88.2% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.2/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
McCook has an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C).
Winters average 26°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. The area gets 275 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 34.4 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.
Data Overview
People
Population299
Median Age31.4 yrs
Density115/mi²
Male / Female49% / 51%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans9.1%
Economy
A+
Median Income$74,464
Per Capita$31,377
Unemployment0.9%
Poverty3.7%
County GDP$546,441M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,672
Housing
A
Home Value$319,000
Rent$1,338
Ownership68.6%
Zillow$264,134
Housing Units111
Rent Burden21.9%
Crime
F
Violent909/100K
Property5,455/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault455/100K
Burglary909/100K
Health
Obesity31.0%
Diabetes10.0%
Smoking13.6%
Heart Disease5.1%
Premature Death8,536/100K
Climate
Avg Temp52°F
Sunny Days275/yr
Rain34.4 in/yr
AQI43 (Good)
Elevation614 ft
Education
D
Bachelor's+10.3%
High School+88.2%
Graduate+2.7%
School Score5.2/10
Community
2024 VoteR 28% / D 70%
Commute22 min
Broadband76.2%
Internet Speed174 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries188
Did You Know?
The median home in McCook was built in 1963.
12.7% of residents use public transit to commute.
The nearest airport is Chicago Midway International (5 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.505 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very High" by FEMA.
6.7% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 174 Mbps.
There are 12,631 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 365 fatal vehicle crashes.
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