McCook, NE
Full City Profile · Nebraska · Red Willow County County
3.2
/5.0
B
Good
7,360
Population
1,348/sq mi density
$51,815
Median Income
$36,008 per capita
$137,400
Home Value
$180,733 Zillow
$783
Median Rent
30.0% income on rent
52°F
Avg Temperature
56
Violent Crime/100K
1,222 property/100K
B
Overall
3.2 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.7 / 5.0
$51,815 median income, 1.6% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$137,400 home value, $783/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
56 violent crimes/100K
B
Education
3.1 / 5.0
26.8% bachelor's degree or higher
McCook experiences four distinct seasons with 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. The area receives 20.4 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
29°F Jan (-2°C)
78°F Jul (25°C)
| Annual Average | 52.2°F |
| 3% below US avg | |
| January Average | 29°F (-2°C) |
| July Average | 78°F (25°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 2,581 ft (787 m) |
| Area | 5.4 sq mi (14.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,348/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 40.2045°N, 100.6216°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County | Red Willow County County |
| Nearest Airport | Mc Cook Ben Nelson Regional (MCK) 2 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Very Low |
| Risk Score | 20.3 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 24.4 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 45.6 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Low |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Very Low |
| Hail | Relatively Moderate |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Moderate |
| Heat Wave | Very Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Moderate |
| Lightning | Relatively Low |
| Ice Storm | Relatively Low |
| Drought | Relatively Moderate |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Low |
| Landslide | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 29°F (-2°C) | 0.3 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 32°F (-0°C) | 0.4 in | |
| March | 42°F (5°C) | 0.9 in | |
| April | 51°F (10°C) | 1.8 in | |
| May | 61°F (16°C) | 3.1 in | |
| June | 72°F (22°C) | 3.1 in | |
| July | 78°F (25°C) | 3.3 in | Warmest, Wettest |
| August | 75°F (24°C) | 3.1 in | |
| September | 66°F (19°C) | 1.6 in | |
| October | 53°F (11°C) | 1.4 in | |
| November | 39°F (4°C) | 0.6 in | |
| December | 30°F (-1°C) | 0.4 in |
McCook has a seasonal temperature swing of 49°F / from 29°F in January to 78°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 20.1 inches, with July being the wettest month (3.3") and January the driest (0.3").