At a Glance
Median Income
$39,375
$24,308 per capita
Home Value
$29,100
Zillow: $71,230
Bachelor's Degree+
12.8%
92.6% high school+
Unemployment
3.7%
16.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
38.8%
16.6% smoking rate
How McCracken Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows McCracken's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is McCracken a Good Place to Live?
B
3.3 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
McCracken residents earn a median household income of $39,375 , which is 48% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $24,308. The unemployment rate stands at 3.7% (3% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 16.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 116 business establishments, including 4 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in McCracken is $29,100 , 90% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $71,230. The cost of living index is 90.1 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1938.
Education
12.8% of adults in McCracken hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(62% below the national average).
92.6% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.9/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
McCracken has an average annual temperature of 54°F (12°C).
Winters average 30°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 24.7 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population120
Median Age47.0 yrs
Density120/mi²
Male / Female53% / 48%
Foreign Born1.7%
Veterans4.7%
Economy
B
Median Income$39,375
Per Capita$24,308
Unemployment3.7%
Poverty16.0%
County GDP$196M
Avg Weekly Wage$852
Housing
A+
Home Value$29,100
Rent
Ownership90.9%
Zillow$71,230
Housing Units97
Rent Burden29.6%
Health
Obesity38.8%
Diabetes9.9%
Smoking16.6%
Heart Disease5.8%
Premature Death17,778/100K
Climate
Avg Temp54°F
Rain24.7 in/yr
Elevation2,138 ft
Education
C
Bachelor's+12.8%
High School+92.6%
Graduate+1.1%
School Score5.9/10
Community
2024 VoteR 82% / D 16%
Commute29 min
Broadband87.9%
Internet Speed104 Mbps
EV Stations6
Libraries4
Did You Know?
The median home in McCracken was built in 1938.
The nearest airport is Hays Regional (24 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.483 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
36.7% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 104 Mbps.
The county recorded 1 fatal vehicle crashes.