At a Glance
Median Income
$56,458
$26,145 per capita
Home Value
$70,800
Zillow: $137,058
Violent Crime
136/100K
1,564/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
17.4%
92.8% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
14.3% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
39.8%
19.6% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
64°F
304 sunny days/yr
How McCool Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows McCool's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is McCool a Good Place to Live?
B
3.0 / 5.0 — Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
McCool residents earn a median household income of $56,458 , which is 25% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $26,145. The unemployment rate stands at 0.0% (100% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 14.3% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 160 business establishments, including 8 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in McCool is $70,800 , 75% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $137,058. The cost of living index is 87.0 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1994.
Safety & Crime
McCool reports 136 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 64% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 1,564/100K.
Education
17.4% of adults in McCool hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(48% below the national average).
92.8% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.3/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
McCool has an average annual temperature of 64°F (18°C).
Winters average 44°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July. The area gets 304 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 57.5 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.
Data Overview
People
Population77
Median Age64.6 yrs
Density82/mi²
Male / Female42% / 58%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans69.0%
Economy
B+
Median Income$56,458
Per Capita$26,145
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty14.3%
County GDP$834M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,022
Housing
A+
Home Value$70,800
Rent
Ownership95.3%
Zillow$137,058
Housing Units84
Rent Burden29.6%
Crime
F
Violent136/100K
Property1,564/100K
Health
Obesity39.8%
Diabetes11.9%
Smoking19.6%
Heart Disease7.0%
Premature Death11,827/100K
Climate
Avg Temp64°F
Sunny Days304/yr
Rain57.5 in/yr
AQI43 (Good)
Elevation457 ft
Education
C
Bachelor's+17.4%
High School+92.8%
Graduate+2.0%
School Score5.3/10
Community
2024 VoteR 74% / D 25%
Commute50 min
Broadband43.0%
Internet Speed36 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries2
Did You Know?
The median home in McCool was built in 1994.
25.9% work from home.
The nearest airport is Golden Triangle Regional (47 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.501 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
36.2% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
The county recorded 1 fatal vehicle crashes.