McKenney, VA

Full City Profile · Virginia · Brunswick County County

2.6 /5.0
C+ Fair
569 Population 612/sq mi density
$49,821 Median Income $21,684 per capita
$204,200 Home Value $274,277 Zillow
$1,033 Median Rent 19.3% income on rent
58°F Avg Temperature
C+
Overall
2.6 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
D
Economy
1.7 / 5.0
$49,821 median income, 26.1% unemployment
A
Affordability
4.4 / 5.0
$204,200 home value, $1,033/mo rent
D
Education
1.6 / 5.0
8.0% bachelor's degree or higher

McKenney, VA

At a Glance

Median Income
$49,821
34% below
$21,684 per capita
Home Value
$204,200
28% below
Zillow: $274,277
Median Rent
$1,033/mo
11% below
19.3% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
8.0%
76% below
82.8% high school+
Unemployment
26.1%
625% above
27.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
43.1%
34% above
19.1% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
58°F

How McKenney Compares to the U.S. Average

Each bar shows McKenney's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)

Income
66%
Home Value
72%
Rent
89%
Poverty
218%
Bachelor's
24%
Unemployment
725%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is McKenney a Good Place to Live?

C+
2.6 / 5.0 - Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

McKenney residents earn a median household income of $49,821 , which is 34% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $21,684. The unemployment rate stands at 26.1% (625% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 27.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 527 business establishments, including 12 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in McKenney is $204,200 , 28% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $274,277. Median rent is $1,033/month, with 19.3% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 101.1 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1963.

Education

8.0% of adults in McKenney hold a bachelor's degree or higher (76% below the national average). 82.8% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.6/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

McKenney has an average annual temperature of 58°F (14°C). Winters average 37°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 47.4 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population569
Median Age44.6 yrs
Density612/mi²
Male / Female57% / 43%
Foreign Born0.4%
Veterans9.8%

Economy

D
Median Income$49,821
Per Capita$21,684
Unemployment26.1%
Poverty27.0%
County GDP$1,197M
Avg Weekly Wage$969

Housing

A
Home Value$204,200
Rent$1,033
Ownership72.8%
Zillow$274,277
Housing Units242
Rent Burden19.3%

Health

Obesity43.1%
Diabetes13.6%
Smoking19.1%
Heart Disease6.7%
Premature Death12,611/100K

Climate

Avg Temp58°F
Rain47.4 in/yr
Elevation312 ft

Education

D
Bachelor's+8.0%
High School+82.8%
Graduate+6.1%
School Score4.6/10

Community

2024 VoteR 46% / D 54%
Commute41 min
Broadband78.8%
Internet Speed44 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries1

Did You Know?

The median home in McKenney was built in 1963.
The nearest airport is Richmond International (42 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.429 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
23.7% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 6 fatal vehicle crashes.