At a Glance
Home Value
$65,900
Zillow: $159,324
Violent Crime
70/100K
2,619/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
8.2%
86.5% high school+
Unemployment
6.1%
0.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
45.7%
22.3% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
54°F
297 sunny days/yr
How McDermott Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows McDermott's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is McDermott a Good Place to Live?
F
1.3 / 5.0 — Poor
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in McDermott is $65,900 , 77% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $159,324. The cost of living index is 92.8 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1938.
Safety & Crime
McDermott reports 70 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 82% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 2,619/100K.
Education
8.2% of adults in McDermott hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(76% below the national average).
86.5% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.5/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
McDermott has an average annual temperature of 54°F (12°C).
Winters average 31°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. The area gets 297 sunny days per year. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.
Data Overview
People
Population366
Median Age16.0 yrs
Density631/mi²
Male / Female31% / 69%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans0.0%
Economy
Median Income
Per Capita$17,508
Unemployment6.1%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$1,066M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,008
Housing
Home Value$65,900
Rent
Ownership100.0%
Zillow$159,324
Housing Units134
Rent Burden30.6%
Crime
F
Violent70/100K
Property2,619/100K
Health
Obesity45.7%
Diabetes13.3%
Smoking22.3%
Heart Disease7.4%
Premature Death14,358/100K
Climate
Avg Temp54°F
Sunny Days297/yr
AQI43 (Good)
Elevation786 ft
Education
D
Bachelor's+8.2%
High School+86.5%
Graduate+6.0%
School Score5.5/10
Community
2024 VoteR 83% / D 17%
Broadband98.0%
Internet Speed75 Mbps
EV Stations3
Libraries4
Did You Know?
The median home in McDermott was built in 1938.
The nearest airport is Greater Portsmouth Regional (11 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.477 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
5.1% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
The county recorded 5 fatal vehicle crashes.
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