At a Glance
Violent Crime
608/100K
3,220/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
3.4%
93.1% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
57.1% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
39.7%
19.2% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
41°F
276 sunny days/yr
How McGrath Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows McGrath's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is McGrath a Good Place to Live?
F
1.1 / 5.0 — Poor
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Safety & Crime
McGrath reports 608 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 60% above the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 3,220/100K.
Education
3.4% of adults in McGrath hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(90% below the national average).
93.1% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.7/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
McGrath has an average annual temperature of 41°F (5°C).
Winters average 9°F in January while summers reach 68°F in July. The area gets 276 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 28.8 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 36.
Data Overview
People
Population29
Median Age72.2 yrs
Density78/mi²
Male / Female55% / 45%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans29.0%
Economy
Median Income
Per Capita$12,521
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty57.1%
County GDP$674M
Avg Weekly Wage$917
Housing
Home Value
Rent
Ownership100.0%
Zillow$191,173
Housing Units43
Rent Burden29.7%
Crime
F
Violent608/100K
Property3,220/100K
Health
Obesity39.7%
Diabetes10.6%
Smoking19.2%
Heart Disease5.8%
Premature Death8,648/100K
Climate
Avg Temp41°F
Sunny Days276/yr
Rain28.8 in/yr
AQI36 (Good)
Elevation1,234 ft
Education
F
Bachelor's+3.4%
High School+93.1%
Graduate+0.0%
School Score5.7/10
Community
2024 VoteR 65% / D 34%
Broadband14.0%
Internet Speed53 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries2
Did You Know?
The median home in McGrath was built in 1984.
The nearest airport is Brainerd Lakes Regional (42 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.436 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
58.3% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
The county recorded 1 fatal vehicle crashes.
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