McCool Junction, NE

Full City Profile · Nebraska · York County County

4.2 /5.0
A Great
740 Population 1,451/sq mi density
$115,833 Median Income $42,081 per capita
$138,500 Home Value $257,598 Zillow
$847 Median Rent 15.0% income on rent
50°F Avg Temperature
A
Overall
4.2 / 5.0
Strong
A+
Economy
5.0 / 5.0
$115,833 median income, 1.3% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$138,500 home value, $847/mo rent
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: $257,598
Median Rent
$847/mo
27% below
15.0% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
19.4%
42% below
97.7% high school+
Unemployment
1.3%
64% below
4.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
39.5%
23% above
12.8% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
50°F

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
36%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is McCool Junction a Good Place to Live?

A
4.2 / 5.0 - Great
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 1.3% (64% 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 $257,598. 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.

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. Annual precipitation totals 27.3 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population740
Median Age25.9 yrs
Density1,451/mi²
Male / Female59% / 41%
Foreign Born3.4%
Veterans5.4%

Economy

A+
Median Income$115,833
Per Capita$42,081
Unemployment1.3%
Poverty4.0%
County GDP$1,248M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,033

Housing

A+
Home Value$138,500
Rent$847
Ownership85.5%
Zillow$257,598
Housing Units276
Rent Burden15.0%

Health

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

Climate

Avg Temp50°F
Rain27.3 in/yr
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.
9.7% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 4 fatal vehicle crashes.