At a Glance
Home Value
$74,300
Zillow: $95,431
Violent Crime
407/100K
1,721/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
0.0%
65.4% high school+
Unemployment
2.4%
3.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
39.4%
18.7% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
60°F
318 sunny days/yr
How McDougal Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows McDougal's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is McDougal a Good Place to Live?
C
2.3 / 5.0 — Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in McDougal is $74,300 , 74% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $95,431. The cost of living index is 86.9 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1971.
Safety & Crime
McDougal reports 407 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 7% above the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 1,721/100K.
Education
0.0% of adults in McDougal hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(100% below the national average).
65.4% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.9/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
McDougal has an average annual temperature of 60°F (15°C).
Winters average 36°F in January while summers reach 80°F in July. The area gets 318 sunny days per year. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.
Data Overview
People
Population105
Median Age62.4 yrs
Density284/mi²
Male / Female45% / 55%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans85.0%
Economy
Median Income
Per Capita$32,848
Unemployment2.4%
Poverty3.0%
County GDP$476M
Avg Weekly Wage$810
Housing
Home Value$74,300
Rent
Ownership100.0%
Zillow$95,431
Housing Units57
Rent Burden24.8%
Crime
F
Violent407/100K
Property1,721/100K
Health
Obesity39.4%
Diabetes11.0%
Smoking18.7%
Heart Disease7.0%
Premature Death10,838/100K
Climate
Avg Temp60°F
Sunny Days318/yr
AQI43 (Good)
Elevation300 ft
Education
B+
Bachelor's+0.0%
High School+65.4%
Graduate+0.0%
School Score4.9/10
Community
2024 VoteR 80% / D 18%
Commute26 min
Broadband43.0%
Internet Speed60 Mbps
EV Stations6
Libraries3
Did You Know?
The median home in McDougal was built in 1971.
The nearest airport is Poplar Bluff Regional Business (24 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.452 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
16.0% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
The county recorded 3 fatal vehicle crashes.
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