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McCoole, MD

Full City Profile · Maryland · Mineral County County

3.6 /5.0
B+ Good
396 Population 283/sq mi density
$58,047 Median Income $25,673 per capita
$127,800 Home Value $85,487 Zillow
53°F Avg Temperature 302 sunny days/yr
B+
Overall
3.6 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.7 / 5.0
$58,047 median income, 0.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$127,800 home value, /mo rent
C
Education
2.2 / 5.0
15.0% bachelor's degree or higher

McCoole, MD

At a Glance

Median Income
$58,047
23% below
$25,673 per capita
Home Value
$127,800
55% below
Zillow: $85,487
Violent Crime
0/100K
100% below
0/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
15.0%
55% below
97.4% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
100% below
14.9% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
38.2%
19% above
21.0% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
53°F
302 sunny days/yr

How McCoole Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
77%
Home Value
45%
Poverty
120%
Bachelor's
45%
Unemployment
0%
Crime
0%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is McCoole a Good Place to Live?

B+
3.6 / 5.0 — Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

McCoole residents earn a median household income of $58,047 , which is 23% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $25,673. The unemployment rate stands at 0.0% (100% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 14.9% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 704 business establishments, including 53 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in McCoole is $127,800 , 55% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $85,487. The cost of living index is 105.0 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1962.

Safety & Crime

McCoole reports 0 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 100% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 0/100K.

Education

15.0% of adults in McCoole hold a bachelor's degree or higher (55% below the national average). 97.4% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.9/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

McCoole has an average annual temperature of 53°F (11°C). Winters average 31°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. The area gets 302 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 38.2 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.

Data Overview

People

Population396
Median Age41.7 yrs
Density283/mi²
Male / Female46% / 54%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans18.5%

Economy

B+
Median Income$58,047
Per Capita$25,673
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty14.9%
County GDP$1,073M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,050

Housing

A+
Home Value$127,800
Rent
Ownership87.1%
Zillow$85,487
Housing Units146
Rent Burden25.7%

Crime

Violent0/100K
Property0/100K

Health

Obesity38.2%
Diabetes11.6%
Smoking21.0%
Heart Disease6.6%
Premature Death10,866/100K

Climate

Avg Temp53°F
Sunny Days302/yr
Rain38.2 in/yr
AQI41 (Good)
Elevation980 ft

Education

C
Bachelor's+15.0%
High School+97.4%
Graduate+3.2%
School Score5.9/10

Community

2024 VoteR 79% / D 19%
Commute22 min
Broadband91.4%
Internet Speed38 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries4

Did You Know?

The median home in McCoole was built in 1962.
The nearest airport is Greater Cumberland Regional (16 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.445 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
8.9% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
The county recorded 2 fatal vehicle crashes.