At a Glance
Median Income
$74,583
$30,942 per capita
Home Value
$90,500
Zillow: $173,467
Bachelor's Degree+
13.4%
96.6% high school+
Unemployment
2.3%
1.5% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
35.1%
14.7% smoking rate
How McFarland Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows McFarland's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is McFarland 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
McFarland residents earn a median household income of $74,583 , which is 1% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $30,942. The unemployment rate stands at 2.3% (36% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 1.5% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 747 business establishments, including 50 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in McFarland is $90,500 , 68% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $173,467. The cost of living index is 90.1 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1973.
Education
13.4% of adults in McFarland hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(60% below the national average).
96.6% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.4/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
McFarland has an average annual temperature of 55°F (13°C).
Winters average 29°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 35.8 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population356
Median Age27.3 yrs
Density1,978/mi²
Male / Female46% / 54%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans16.6%
Economy
A
Median Income$74,583
Per Capita$30,942
Unemployment2.3%
Poverty1.5%
County GDP$1,591M
Avg Weekly Wage$989
Housing
A+
Home Value$90,500
Rent
Ownership79.8%
Zillow$173,467
Housing Units117
Rent Burden12.5%
Health
Obesity35.1%
Diabetes8.9%
Smoking14.7%
Heart Disease5.3%
Premature Death7,314/100K
Climate
Avg Temp55°F
Rain35.8 in/yr
Elevation1,018 ft
Education
C
Bachelor's+13.4%
High School+96.6%
Graduate+6.3%
School Score6.4/10
Community
2024 VoteR 73% / D 25%
Commute19 min
Broadband73.7%
Internet Speed142 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries5
Did You Know?
The median home in McFarland was built in 1973.
The nearest airport is Manhattan Regional (24 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.386 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
12.6% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 142 Mbps.
The county recorded 5 fatal vehicle crashes.