At a Glance
Median Income
$53,125
$27,571 per capita
Home Value
$94,200
Zillow: $88,093
Violent Crime
1,101/100K
6,275/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
22.9%
75.9% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
6.9% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
47.1%
25.9% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
64°F
310 sunny days/yr
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
3.2 / 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 $53,125 , which is 29% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $27,571. The unemployment rate stands at 0.0% (100% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 6.9% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 2,176 business establishments, including 189 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in McDonald is $94,200 , 67% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $88,093. The cost of living index is 94.3 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1951.
Safety & Crime
McDonald reports 1,101 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 190% above the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 6,275/100K.
Education
22.9% of adults in McDonald hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(32% below the national average).
75.9% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.1/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
McDonald has an average annual temperature of 64°F (18°C).
Winters average 45°F in January while summers reach 82°F in July. The area gets 310 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 42.6 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.
Data Overview
People
Population99
Median Age51.8 yrs
Density381/mi²
Male / Female42% / 58%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans88.0%
Economy
A
Median Income$53,125
Per Capita$27,571
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty6.9%
County GDP$5,045M
Avg Weekly Wage$884
Housing
A+
Home Value$94,200
Rent
Ownership79.5%
Zillow$88,093
Housing Units41
Rent Burden29.3%
Crime
F
Violent1,101/100K
Property6,275/100K
Health
Obesity47.1%
Diabetes15.8%
Smoking25.9%
Heart Disease8.9%
Premature Death18,938/100K
Climate
Avg Temp64°F
Sunny Days310/yr
Rain42.6 in/yr
AQI40 (Good)
Elevation146 ft
Education
C+
Bachelor's+22.9%
High School+75.9%
Graduate+9.0%
School Score4.1/10
Community
2024 VoteR 64% / D 36%
Commute35 min
Broadband39.0%
Internet Speed122 Mbps
EV Stations3
Libraries7
Did You Know?
The median home in McDonald was built in 1951.
The nearest airport is Lumberton Regional (8 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.505 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
17.5% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 122 Mbps.
There are 189 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 59 fatal vehicle crashes.
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