At a Glance
Median Income
$41,250
$29,027 per capita
Home Value
$39,400
Zillow: $160,010
Median Rent
$706/mo
32.5% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
15.8%
92.6% high school+
Unemployment
5.6%
32.9% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
38.3%
19.2% smoking rate
How McCune Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows McCune's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is McCune a Good Place to Live?
B
3.1 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
McCune residents earn a median household income of $41,250 , which is 45% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $29,027. The unemployment rate stands at 5.6% (56% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 32.9% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 498 business establishments, including 43 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in McCune is $39,400 , 86% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $160,010. Median rent is $706/month, with 32.5% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 90.1 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1980.
Education
15.8% of adults in McCune hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(53% below the national average).
92.6% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.1/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
McCune has an average annual temperature of 57°F (14°C).
Winters average 32°F in January while summers reach 80°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 46.1 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population268
Median Age47.3 yrs
Density838/mi²
Male / Female56% / 44%
Foreign Born0.7%
Veterans5.6%
Economy
C
Median Income$41,250
Per Capita$29,027
Unemployment5.6%
Poverty32.9%
County GDP$1,082M
Avg Weekly Wage$918
Housing
A+
Home Value$39,400
Rent$706
Ownership69.8%
Zillow$160,010
Housing Units174
Rent Burden32.5%
Health
Obesity38.3%
Diabetes10.4%
Smoking19.2%
Heart Disease6.4%
Premature Death10,132/100K
Climate
Avg Temp57°F
Rain46.1 in/yr
Elevation918 ft
Education
C
Bachelor's+15.8%
High School+92.6%
Graduate+5.5%
School Score6.1/10
Community
2024 VoteR 68% / D 30%
Commute33 min
Broadband77.7%
Internet Speed51 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries6
Did You Know?
The median home in McCune was built in 1980.
The nearest airport is Joplin Regional (30 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.435 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
31.7% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 2 fatal vehicle crashes.