At a Glance
Median Income
$56,492
$33,379 per capita
Home Value
$180,900
Zillow: $439,580
Bachelor's Degree+
30.3%
95.4% high school+
Unemployment
9.6%
0.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
40.2%
16.5% 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+
3.8 / 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 $56,492 , which is 25% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $33,379. The unemployment rate stands at 9.6% (167% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 2,478 business establishments, including 215 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in McDonald is $180,900 , 36% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $439,580. The cost of living index is 91.9 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1957.
Education
30.3% of adults in McDonald hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(10% below the national average).
95.4% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.2/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
McDonald has an average annual temperature of 62°F (17°C).
Winters average 42°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 55.0 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population541
Median Age51.1 yrs
Density371/mi²
Male / Female52% / 48%
Foreign Born3.1%
Veterans4.3%
Economy
B
Median Income$56,492
Per Capita$33,379
Unemployment9.6%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$6,669M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,046
Housing
A+
Home Value$180,900
Rent
Ownership83.8%
Zillow$439,580
Housing Units288
Rent Burden28.2%
Health
Obesity40.2%
Diabetes10.5%
Smoking16.5%
Heart Disease5.6%
Premature Death10,765/100K
Climate
Avg Temp62°F
Rain55.0 in/yr
Elevation853 ft
Education
B
Bachelor's+30.3%
High School+95.4%
Graduate+11.7%
School Score5.2/10
Community
2024 VoteR 79% / D 20%
Commute20 min
Broadband100.0%
Internet Speed204 Mbps
EV Stations6
Libraries3
Did You Know?
The median home in McDonald was built in 1957.
The nearest airport is Richard B Russell Regional - J H Towers Field (53 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.446 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
35.9% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 204 Mbps.
There are 215 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 16 fatal vehicle crashes.