At a Glance
Median Income
$88,171
$33,275 per capita
Home Value
$23,600
Zillow: $110,999
Bachelor's Degree+
3.3%
95.3% high school+
Unemployment
0.7%
3.4% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
40.7%
18.6% smoking rate
How McDonald Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows McDonald's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is McDonald a Good Place to Live?
B+
3.7 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
McDonald residents earn a median household income of $88,171 , which is 17% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $33,275. The unemployment rate stands at 0.7% (81% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 3.4% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 122 business establishments, including 6 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in McDonald is $23,600 , 92% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $110,999. The cost of living index is 90.1 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1970.
Education
3.3% of adults in McDonald hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(90% below the national average).
95.3% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.1/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
McDonald has an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C).
Winters average 30°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 20.8 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population190
Median Age69.0 yrs
Density864/mi²
Male / Female35% / 65%
Foreign Born14.2%
Veterans10.2%
Economy
A+
Median Income$88,171
Per Capita$33,275
Unemployment0.7%
Poverty3.4%
County GDP$179M
Avg Weekly Wage$944
Housing
A+
Home Value$23,600
Rent
Ownership85.3%
Zillow$110,999
Housing Units132
Rent Burden16.8%
Health
Obesity40.7%
Diabetes9.4%
Smoking18.6%
Heart Disease5.5%
Premature Death8,024/100K
Climate
Avg Temp52°F
Rain20.8 in/yr
Elevation3,367 ft
Education
F
Bachelor's+3.3%
High School+95.3%
Graduate+2.6%
School Score6.1/10
Community
2024 VoteR 85% / D 13%
Commute12 min
Broadband89.9%
Internet Speed22 Mbps
EV Stations4
Libraries1
Did You Know?
The median home in McDonald was built in 1970.
16.2% work from home.
The nearest airport is Mc Cook Ben Nelson Regional (50 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.414 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
49.5% of the population has a disability.
14.2% of residents are foreign-born.