At a Glance
Median Income
$35,750
$22,542 per capita
Home Value
$68,600
Zillow: $152,487
Violent Crime
35/100K
1,960/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
0.0%
72.3% high school+
Unemployment
4.4%
4.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
37.0%
13.3% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
49°F
316 sunny days/yr
How McGrew Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows McGrew's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is McGrew a Good Place to Live?
B
3.3 / 5.0 — Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
McGrew residents earn a median household income of $35,750 , which is 52% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $22,542. The unemployment rate stands at 4.4% (22% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 4.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 1,217 business establishments, including 103 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in McGrew is $68,600 , 76% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $152,487. The cost of living index is 90.1 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1938.
Safety & Crime
McGrew reports 35 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 91% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 1,960/100K.
Education
0.0% of adults in McGrew hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(100% below the national average).
72.3% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.4/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
McGrew has an average annual temperature of 49°F (10°C).
Winters average 28°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. The area gets 316 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 15.6 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 32.
Data Overview
People
Population77
Median Age53.8 yrs
Density550/mi²
Male / Female62% / 38%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans67.0%
Economy
B
Median Income$35,750
Per Capita$22,542
Unemployment4.4%
Poverty4.0%
County GDP$2,384M
Avg Weekly Wage$994
Housing
A+
Home Value$68,600
Rent
Ownership93.0%
Zillow$152,487
Housing Units59
Rent Burden28.5%
Crime
F
Violent35/100K
Property1,960/100K
Health
Obesity37.0%
Diabetes9.0%
Smoking13.3%
Heart Disease4.8%
Premature Death10,217/100K
Climate
Avg Temp49°F
Sunny Days316/yr
Rain15.6 in/yr
AQI32 (Good)
Elevation3,782 ft
Education
B+
Bachelor's+0.0%
High School+72.3%
Graduate+0.0%
School Score5.4/10
Community
2024 VoteR 73% / D 26%
Commute31 min
Broadband43.0%
Internet Speed101 Mbps
EV Stations6
Libraries6
Did You Know?
The median home in McGrew was built in 1938.
The nearest airport is Western Nebraska Regional/William B Heilig Field (13 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.436 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
34.9% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 101 Mbps.
There are 103 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 3 fatal vehicle crashes.
91 declared natural disasters on record.
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