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McCreary, MB

Manitoba

McCreary is a small town in Manitoba with a population of 748. Residents earn $48,400 per year, which is 36% below the national average.

2.8 /5.0
C+ Fair
748 Population 4/sq mi density
$48,400 Median Income $39,800 per capita
$110,000 Home Value
$785 Median Rent 7.8% income on rent
C+
Overall
2.8 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
D
Economy
1.9 / 5.0
$48,400 median income, 12.3% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$110,000 home value, $785/mo rent
F
Education
1.4 / 5.0
4.9% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $48,400
36% lower than US avg
Home Value $110,000
61% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+ 4.9%
86% lower than US avg
Median Rent $785
33% lower than US avg
Obesity Rate 26.2%
18% lower than US avg
Unemployment 12.3%
242% higher than US avg
Poverty Rate 24.0%
94% higher than US avg

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

People

Population748
Median Age51.2 yrs
Density4/mi²
Male / Female50% / 50%
Largest GroupWhite 99%

Economy

D
Median Income$48,400
Per Capita$39,800
Unemployment12.3%
Poverty24.0%
Commute30 min

Housing

A+
Home Value$110,000
Rent$785
OwnershipN/A
Housing Units345
Rent Burden7.8%

Health

Obesity26.2%
UninsuredN/A
Smoking8.9%
Depression4.1%
Heart Disease9.5%

Climate

Avg TempN/A
AQI27 (Good)
Elevation971 ft (296 m)

Education

F
Bachelor's+4.9%
High School+41.5%
Graduate+0.0%

Community

Commute30 min
Broadband94.0%

Is McCreary a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, McCreary receives an overall livability score of 2.8 out of 5.0, earning a grade of C+. Key strengths include affordable housing, strong internet connectivity. Areas to be aware of include above-average unemployment, an elevated poverty rate, below-average incomes. McCreary has some notable strengths but also faces challenges that prospective residents should consider.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in McCreary is $48,400, 36% below the national average of $75,149. At 12.3%, unemployment is notably high. The poverty rate of 24.0% exceeds the national average of 12.4%, indicating economic hardship for a significant portion of the population. Workers commute an average of 30 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in McCreary is $110,000, 61% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $785 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. At just 2.3x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.

Education

4.9% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 41.5% have completed high school.

Climate & Weather

Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 27.

McCreary has a population of 748 with a density of 4 people per square mile. The median age is 51.2 years, 32% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (98.6%).

Population

748
Total Population
4
People / sq mi
51.2yrs
Median Age
32% above US avg
203.8mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 50%
Female 50%

Race & Ethnicity

McCreary vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only90.7%
16% above US avg
Spanish2.7%
80% below US avg
Other Languages6.7%

Social Characteristics

McCreary vs U.S. Average

The median household income in McCreary is $48,400, which is 36% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 12.3% (above the 3.6% US average). 24.0% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 30 minutes.

Income: McCreary vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$48,400
36% below US avg
Per Capita Income$39,800

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment12.3%
242% above US avg
Poverty Rate24.0%
94% above US avg

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time29.8 min
Drive Alone80.3%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home16.4%

Walkability

The median home value in McCreary is $110,000, 61% below the national average. Monthly rent averages $785 (33% below US avg).

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$110,000
61% below US avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$785
33% below US avg
Rent Burden7.8%

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied91.3%
Renter-Occupied7.3%
Housing Units345

Property Tax

In McCreary, 26.2% of adults are obese (below the 32.1% national rate). 8.9% are current smokers. 4.1% report depression. 76.3% are physically inactive.

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

Chronic Conditions

Obesity26.2%
18% below US avg
Diabetes5.5%
Heart Disease9.5%
High Blood Pressure22.1%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Smoking8.9%
36% below US avg
Binge Drinking10.0%
Physical Inactivity76.3%
Depression4.1%

Healthcare Access

Insurance Rate89.0%

Food & Exercise

4.9% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (86% below US avg). 94.0% of households have broadband internet.

Education

Bachelor's Degree+4.9%
86% below US avg
High School+41.5%
Graduate Degree+0.0%
F Education Grade (1.4/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

Population Density4/sq mi
Total Area203.8 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Broadband Access94.0%

Safety & Disasters

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute29.8 min
Drive Alone80.3%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home16.4%

Nearby Cities

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