McCook, IL
Full City Profile · Illinois · Cook County County
2.9
/5.0
C+
Fair
299
Population
115/sq mi density
$74,464
Median Income
$31,377 per capita
$319,000
Home Value
$264,134 Zillow
$1,338
Median Rent
21.9% income on rent
52°F
Avg Temperature
858
Violent Crime/100K
19,742 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.9 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
4.5 / 5.0
$74,464 median income, 1.7% unemployment
A
Affordability
4.3 / 5.0
$319,000 home value, $1,338/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
858 violent crimes/100K (126% above avg)
D
Education
1.8 / 5.0
10.3% bachelor's degree or higher
Population Overview
Total Population
299
Census 2023
Population Density
115
per square mile
Land Area
1.0
square miles (2.6 km²)
Median Age
31.4 yrs
19% below US avg (38.9 yrs)
Gender Distribution
48.8%
Male
51.2%
Female
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 53.5% US: 61.6% |
| Black | 2.7% US: 12.4% |
| Hispanic | 50.2% US: 18.7% |
| Asian | 1.7% US: 5.9% |
City vs. U.S. Average
White
53.5%
Black
2.7%
Hispanic
50.2%
Asian
1.7%
Thin line = U.S. average
Language Spoken at Home
| English Only | 58.1% US: 78.5% |
| Spanish | 32.1% US: 13.4% |
| Other Languages | 9.8% |
City vs. U.S. Average
English Only
58.1%
Spanish
32.1%
Thin line = U.S. average
Social Characteristics
Foreign Born
14.4%
Veterans
9.1%
52% above US avg (6%)
Disability
10.4%
20% below US avg (13%)
Health Insurance Coverage
87.6%
4% below US avg (91.4%)
Uninsured
12.4%
44% above US avg (8.6%)
Income Inequality (Gini)
0.505
US avg: 0.490 (0 = perfect equality, 1 = max inequality)
Complete Demographics Data
Population
| Total Population | 299 |
| Population Year | 2023 |
| Population Density | 115 / sq mi |
| Land Area | 1.0 sq mi |
| Median Age | 31.4 years |
Gender
| Male | 48.8% |
| Female | 51.2% |
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 53.5% |
| Black or African American | 2.7% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 50.2% |
| Asian | 1.7% |
Language
| English Only | 58.1% |
| Spanish | 32.1% |
Social Indicators
| Foreign Born | 14.4% |
| Veterans | 9.1% |
| Disability | 10.4% |
| Health Insurance | 87.6% |
| Uninsured | 12.4% |
| Broadband Access | 76.2% |
| Gini Coefficient | 0.505 |
Classification
| USDA Rural-Urban Code | 1, Metro / 1 million+ |