Nebraska
McCool Junction is a small town in Nebraska with a population of 740. Residents earn $115,833 per year, which is 54% above the national average.
Based on current data, McCool Junction receives an overall livability score of 4.2 out of 5.0, earning a grade of A. Key strengths include above-average household incomes, low unemployment, affordable housing, a low poverty rate. Areas to be aware of include high obesity rates. McCool Junction stands out as an excellent place to live, with strong marks across most quality-of-life indicators.
The median household income in McCool Junction is $115,833, which is significantly higher than the national average — 54% above $75,149. This places McCool Junction among higher-income communities. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 1.1%. Only 4.0% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 18 minutes, shorter than most U.S. cities.
The median home value in McCool Junction is $138,500, 51% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $847 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. At just 1.2x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.
19.4% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 97.7% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.8/10.
McCool Junction experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 50°F. Winters average 24°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 27.3 inches, including 24.7 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 32.
| English Only | 99.4% |
| 27% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 0.6% |
| 96% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $115,833 |
| 54% above US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $42,081 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $1,033 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $81,151 |
| Unemployment | 1.1% |
| 69% below US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 4.0% |
| 68% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 646 |
| County GDP | $1,248M |
| Restaurants | 46 |
| Healthcare | 51 |
| Retail | 70 |
| Manufacturing | 29 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $4,856 |
| 39% above US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 3.51% |
| Commute Time | 17.6 min |
| Work from Home | 1.7% |
| Census Median | $138,500 |
| 51% below US avg | |
| Zillow ZHVI | $248,050 |
| Census Median Rent | $847 |
| 27% below US avg |
| Studio | $706 |
| 1 Bedroom | $791 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,001 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,274 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,409 |
| Owner-Occupied | 85.5% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $4,856 |
| 39% above US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 3.51% |
| Obesity | 39.5% |
| 23% above US avg | |
| Diabetes | 8.1% |
| Heart Disease | 4.9% |
| High Blood Pressure | 27.7% |
| Asthma | 9.4% |
| COPD | 4.9% |
| Stroke | 2.5% |
| Binge Drinking | 22.9% |
| Physical Inactivity | 21.8% |
| Depression | 18.4% |
| Mental Distress | 14.8% |
| Physical Distress | 10.2% |
| Insurance Rate | 96.8% |
| Checkup Rate | 72.1% |
| Premature Death | 7,472/100K |
| Food Environment | 8.1/10 |
| Exercise Access | 69.8% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 51 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 4 |
| Annual Average | 50.4°F |
| 7% below US avg | |
| January Average | 24°F (-5°C) |
| July Average | 75°F (24°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 27.3 inches |
| 28% below US avg | |
| Snowfall | 24.7 inches/yr |
| AQI Median | 32.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 1,577 ft (481 m) |
| Area | 0.5 sq mi (1.3 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,451/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 40.7439°N, 97.6008°W |
| County FIPS | 31185 |
Winner: Republican by 51.3 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 19.4% |
| 42% below US avg | |
| High School+ | 97.7% |
| School Test Score | 5.81 |
| RUCC Code 6 | Nonmetro — Urban 2.5K–20K, adjacent |
| Population Density | 1,451/sq mi |
| Total Area | 0.5 sq mi |
| Public Libraries | 1 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 51 |
| Restaurants | 46 |
| Retail Stores | 70 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 4 |
| Avg Commute | 17.6 min |
| Work from Home | 1.7% |