McCool, MS

Full City Profile · Mississippi · Choctaw County County

3.7 /5.0
B+ Good
77 Population 82/sq mi density
$56,458 Median Income $26,145 per capita
$70,800 Home Value $150,458 Zillow
64°F Avg Temperature
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, /mo rent
C
Education
2.4 / 5.0
17.4% bachelor's degree or higher

McCool, MS

At a Glance

Median Income
$56,458
25% below
$26,145 per capita
Home Value
$70,800
75% below
Zillow: $150,458
Bachelor's Degree+
17.4%
48% below
92.8% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
100% below
14.3% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
39.8%
24% above
19.6% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
64°F

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)

Income
75%
Home Value
25%
Poverty
115%
Bachelor's
52%
Unemployment
0%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is McCool a Good Place to Live?

B+
3.7 / 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 $150,458. The cost of living index is 87.0 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1994.

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. Annual precipitation totals 60.3 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population77
Median Age64.6 yrs
Density82/mi²
Male / Female42% / 58%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans1.4%

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$150,458
Housing Units84
Rent Burden29.6%

Health

Obesity39.8%
Diabetes11.9%
Smoking19.6%
Heart Disease7.0%
Premature Death11,827/100K

Climate

Avg Temp64°F
Rain60.3 in/yr
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
Broadband72.1%
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.
40.3% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 1 fatal vehicle crashes.