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McCool, MS

Mississippi

McCool is a small town in Mississippi with a population of 77. Residents earn $56,458 per year, which is 25% below the national average.

3.7 /5.0
B+ Good
77 Population 82/sq mi density
$56,458 Median Income $26,145 per capita
$70,800 Home Value $137,058 Zillow
64°F Avg Temperature 304 sunny days/yr
B+
Overall
3.7 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.7 / 5.0
$56,458 median income, 0.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$70,800 home value
C
Education
2.4 / 5.0
17.4% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $56,458
25% lower than US avg
Home Value $70,800
75% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+ 17.4%
48% lower than US avg
Obesity Rate 39.8%
24% higher than US avg
Unemployment 0.0%
100% lower than US avg
Poverty Rate 14.3%
15% higher than US avg

How McCool Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)

People

Population77
Median Age64.6 yrs
Density82/mi²
Male / Female42% / 58%
Largest GroupWhite 100%
Veterans69.0%

Economy

B+
Median Income$56,458
Per Capita$26,145
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty14.3%
County GDP$834M
Commute50 min

Housing

A+
Home Value$70,800
RentN/A
OwnershipN/A
Zillow$137,058
Housing Units84
Rent Burden29.6%

Health

Obesity39.8%
Uninsured12.2%
Smoking19.6%
Depression22.1%
Heart Disease7.0%

Climate

Avg Temp64°F (18°C)
AQI43 (Good)
Rain57.5 in/yr
Sunny Days304/yr
Elevation457 ft (139 m)

Education

C
Bachelor's+17.4%
High School+92.8%
Graduate+2.0%
School Score4.42

Community

2024 VoteR 74% / D 25%
Commute50 min
Broadband43.0%
Libraries2

Is McCool a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, McCool receives an overall livability score of 3.7 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B+. Key strengths include low unemployment, affordable housing, abundant sunshine, high health insurance coverage. Areas to be aware of include a high uninsured rate, below-average incomes, long commute times. McCool offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in McCool is $56,458, 25% below the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 0.0%. 14.3% of residents live in poverty, near the national average of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 50 minutes, longer than the typical American commute of 28 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in McCool is $70,800, 75% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. At just 1.3x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.

Education

17.4% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 92.8% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 4.4/10.

Climate & Weather

McCool enjoys a moderate climate with an average annual temperature of 64°F. Winters average 44°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July. With 304 sunny days per year, residents enjoy well above the national average of sunshine. Annual precipitation totals 57.5 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.

McCool has a population of 77 with a density of 82 people per square mile. The median age is 64.6 years, 66% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (100%).

Population

77
Total Population
82
People / sq mi
64.6yrs
Median Age
66% above US avg
0.9mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 41.6%
Female 58.4%

Race & Ethnicity

McCool vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only96.4%
23% above US avg
Spanish3.6%
73% below US avg

Social Characteristics

McCool vs U.S. Average

The median household income in McCool is $56,458, which is 25% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 0.0% (below the 3.6% US average). 14.3% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 50 minutes.

Income: McCool vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$56,458
25% below US avg
Per Capita Income$26,145
Avg Weekly Wage$1,022
IRS Avg AGI$49,693

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment0.0%
100% below US avg
Poverty Rate14.3%
15% above US avg
Establishments (County)160
County GDP$834M

Business (County)

Restaurants8
Healthcare12
Retail22
Manufacturing10

Tax & Cost of Living

Property Tax (IRS)$1,840
47% below US avg
Cost of Living87.00 (100=avg)
Effective Tax Rate2.60%

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time50.3 min
Drive Alone55.6%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home25.9%

Walkability

The median home value in McCool is $70,800, 75% below the national average. Zillow estimates the typical home value at $137,058.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$70,800
75% below US avg
Zillow ZHVI$137,058

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Rent Burden29.6%

HUD Fair Market Rent

Studio$751
1 Bedroom$782
2 Bedrooms$924
3 Bedrooms$1,177
4 Bedrooms$1,295

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied95.3%
Housing Units84
Median Year Built1994

Property Tax

Avg Tax (IRS)$1,840
47% below US avg
Effective Rate2.60%
In McCool, 39.8% of adults are obese (above the 32.1% national rate). 12.2% of residents lack health insurance. 19.6% are current smokers. 22.1% report depression. 33.3% are physically inactive.

Health Metrics: McCool vs U.S. Average (%)

Chronic Conditions

Obesity39.8%
24% above US avg
Diabetes11.9%
Heart Disease7.0%
High Blood Pressure39.7%
Asthma9.8%
COPD8.7%
Cancer7.3%
Stroke3.7%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Smoking19.6%
40% above US avg
Binge Drinking15.7%
Physical Inactivity33.3%
Depression22.1%
Mental Distress19.3%
Physical Distress15.0%
Short Sleep37.9%

Healthcare Access

Insurance Rate98.3%
Uninsured12.2%
42% above US avg
Primary Care1:8,106
Dentists1:2,679
Mental Health1:622
Checkup Rate78.2%
Dental Visits6.6%
Premature Death11,827/100K

Food & Exercise

Food Environment6.5/10
Exercise Access11.6%
Healthcare Facilities12
McCool has an average annual temperature of 64°F (18°C). Winters average 44°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July. Annual precipitation is 57.5 inches. The area enjoys 304 sunny days per year. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.

Temperature

44°F Jan (7°C) 81°F Jul (27°C)
Annual Average63.5°F
18% above US avg
January Average44°F (7°C)
July Average81°F (27°C)
Sunny Days304 days/yr

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall57.5 inches
51% above US avg

Air Quality

AQI Median43.0
RatingGood

Geography

Elevation457 ft (139 m)
Area0.9 sq mi (2.4 km²)
Population Density82/sq mi
Coordinates33.1989°N, 89.3407°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
County FIPS28019
It is classified as Nonmetro — Rural. 17.4% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (48% below US avg). In the 2024 election, the county voted Republican by a 49.3-point margin. 43.0% of households have broadband internet.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 74.1%
D 24.8%

Winner: Republican by 49.3 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+17.4%
48% below US avg
High School+92.8%
Graduate Degree+2.0%
School Test Score4.42
C Education Grade (2.4/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 9Nonmetro — Rural
Population Density82/sq mi
Total Area0.9 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Broadband Access43.0%
Public Libraries2
Healthcare Facilities12
Restaurants8
Retail Stores22

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)1

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute50.3 min
Drive Alone55.6%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home25.9%

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