At a Glance
Home Value
$74,300
Zillow: $95,431
Bachelor's Degree+
0.0%
65.4% high school+
Unemployment
6.5%
3.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
39.4%
18.7% smoking rate
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?
B+
3.6 / 5.0 - Good
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.
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. Annual precipitation totals 49.5 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population105
Median Age62.4 yrs
Density284/mi²
Male / Female45% / 55%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans5.9%
Economy
Median Income
Per Capita$32,848
Unemployment6.5%
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%
Health
Obesity39.4%
Diabetes11.0%
Smoking18.7%
Heart Disease7.0%
Premature Death10,838/100K
Climate
Avg Temp60°F
Rain49.5 in/yr
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
Broadband90.7%
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.
19.0% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 3 fatal vehicle crashes.