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McCool Junction, NE

Full City Profile · Nebraska · York County County

3.4 /5.0
B Good
740 Population 1,451/sq mi density
$115,833 Median Income $42,081 per capita
$138,500 Home Value $248,050 Zillow
$847 Median Rent 15.0% income on rent
50°F Avg Temperature 308 sunny days/yr
25 Violent Crime/100K 2,733 property/100K
B
Overall
3.4 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
5.0 / 5.0
$115,833 median income, 1.1% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$138,500 home value, $847/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
25 violent crimes/100K
C+
Education
2.6 / 5.0
19.4% bachelor's degree or higher

McCool Junction, NE

At a Glance

Median Income
$115,833
54% above
$42,081 per capita
Home Value
$138,500
51% below
Zillow: $248,050
Median Rent
$847/mo
27% below
15.0% of income on rent
Violent Crime
25/100K
93% below
2,733/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
19.4%
42% below
97.7% high school+
Unemployment
1.1%
69% below
4.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
39.5%
23% above
12.8% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
50°F
308 sunny days/yr

How McCool Junction Compares to the U.S. Average

Each bar shows McCool Junction's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)

Income
154%
Home Value
49%
Rent
73%
Poverty
32%
Bachelor's
58%
Unemployment
31%
Crime
7%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is McCool Junction a Good Place to Live?

B
3.4 / 5.0 — Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

McCool Junction residents earn a median household income of $115,833 , which is 54% above the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $42,081. The unemployment rate stands at 1.1% (69% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 4.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 646 business establishments, including 46 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in McCool Junction is $138,500 , 51% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $248,050. Median rent is $847/month, with 15.0% 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 1938.

Safety & Crime

McCool Junction reports 25 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 93% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 2,733/100K.

Education

19.4% of adults in McCool Junction hold a bachelor's degree or higher (42% below the national average). 97.7% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.3/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

McCool Junction has an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C). Winters average 24°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. The area gets 308 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 27.3 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 32.

Data Overview

People

Population740
Median Age25.9 yrs
Density1,451/mi²
Male / Female59% / 41%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans5.4%

Economy

A+
Median Income$115,833
Per Capita$42,081
Unemployment1.1%
Poverty4.0%
County GDP$1,248M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,033

Housing

A+
Home Value$138,500
Rent$847
Ownership85.5%
Zillow$248,050
Housing Units276
Rent Burden15.0%

Crime

F
Violent25/100K
Property2,733/100K

Health

Obesity39.5%
Diabetes8.1%
Smoking12.8%
Heart Disease4.9%
Premature Death7,472/100K

Climate

Avg Temp50°F
Sunny Days308/yr
Rain27.3 in/yr
AQI32 (Good)
Elevation1,577 ft

Education

C+
Bachelor's+19.4%
High School+97.7%
Graduate+4.0%
School Score6.3/10

Community

2024 VoteR 75% / D 24%
Commute18 min
Broadband97.9%
Internet Speed71 Mbps
EV Stations7
Libraries1

Did You Know?

The median home in McCool Junction was built in 1938.
The nearest airport is Central Nebraska Regional (40 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.469 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
8.5% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
The county recorded 4 fatal vehicle crashes.