At a Glance
Median Income
$91,733
$65,426 per capita
Home Value
$521,100
Zillow: $611,229
Violent Crime
0/100K
867/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
26.2%
100.0% high school+
Unemployment
7.2%
10.1% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
37.2%
12.3% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
51°F
237 sunny days/yr
How McKenna Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows McKenna's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is McKenna a Good Place to Live?
B
3.2 / 5.0 — Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
McKenna residents earn a median household income of $91,733 , which is 22% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $65,426. The unemployment rate stands at 7.2% (100% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 10.1% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 8,476 business establishments, including 620 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in McKenna is $521,100 , 85% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $611,229. The cost of living index is 107.0 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1993.
Safety & Crime
McKenna reports 0 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 100% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 867/100K.
Education
26.2% of adults in McKenna hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(22% below the national average).
100.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.1/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
McKenna has an average annual temperature of 51°F (10°C).
Winters average 40°F in January while summers reach 64°F in July. The area gets 237 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 50.6 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 28.
Data Overview
People
Population638
Median Age52.2 yrs
Density585/mi²
Male / Female58% / 42%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans19.6%
Economy
B+
Median Income$91,733
Per Capita$65,426
Unemployment7.2%
Poverty10.1%
County GDP$21,563M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,385
Housing
B
Home Value$521,100
Rent
Ownership62.6%
Zillow$611,229
Housing Units193
Rent Burden31.5%
Crime
C+
Violent0/100K
Property867/100K
Health
Obesity37.2%
Diabetes9.3%
Smoking12.3%
Heart Disease5.1%
Premature Death7,249/100K
Climate
Avg Temp51°F
Sunny Days237/yr
Rain50.6 in/yr
AQI28 (Good)
Elevation333 ft
Education
B
Bachelor's+26.2%
High School+100.0%
Graduate+5.5%
School Score6.1/10
Community
2024 VoteR 38% / D 58%
Commute58 min
Broadband81.9%
Internet Speed124 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries7
Did You Know?
The median home in McKenna was built in 1993.
The nearest airport is Olympia Regional (17 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.407 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively High" by FEMA.
12.1% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 124 Mbps.
There are 620 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 18 fatal vehicle crashes.
91 declared natural disasters on record.
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