At a Glance
Median Income
$51,815
$36,008 per capita
Home Value
$137,400
Zillow: $180,733
Median Rent
$783/mo
30.0% of income on rent
Violent Crime
56/100K
1,222/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
26.8%
95.0% high school+
Unemployment
1.6%
11.4% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
42.7%
15.2% smoking rate
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?
B
3.2 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
McCook residents earn a median household income of $51,815 , which is 31% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $36,008. The unemployment rate stands at 1.6% (56% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 11.4% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 445 business establishments, including 35 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in McCook is $137,400 , 51% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $180,733. Median rent is $783/month, with 30.0% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 90.1 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1956.
Safety & Crime
McCook reports 56 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 85% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 1,222/100K.
Education
26.8% of adults in McCook hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(20% below the national average).
95.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.3/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
McCook has an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C).
Winters average 29°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 20.1 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population7,360
Median Age40.7 yrs
Density1,348/mi²
Male / Female49% / 51%
Foreign Born1.0%
Veterans6.5%
Economy
B+
Median Income$51,815
Per Capita$36,008
Unemployment1.6%
Poverty11.4%
County GDP$737M
Avg Weekly Wage$914
Housing
A+
Home Value$137,400
Rent$783
Ownership67.1%
Zillow$180,733
Housing Units3,872
Rent Burden30.0%
Crime
F
Violent56/100K
Property1,222/100K
Health
Obesity42.7%
Diabetes9.7%
Smoking15.2%
Heart Disease5.6%
Premature Death9,044/100K
Climate
Avg Temp52°F
Rain20.1 in/yr
Elevation2,581 ft
Education
B
Bachelor's+26.8%
High School+95.0%
Graduate+8.2%
School Score6.3/10
Community
2024 VoteR 84% / D 15%
Commute10 min
Broadband84.5%
Internet Speed39 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries3
Did You Know?
McCook was founded in 1882.
The median home in McCook was built in 1956.
The nearest airport is Mc Cook Ben Nelson Regional (2 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.466 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
17.4% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 3 fatal vehicle crashes.
91 declared natural disasters on record.