At a Glance
Median Income
$31,250
$19,527 per capita
Home Value
$59,600
Zillow: $122,297
Median Rent
$523/mo
22.8% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
5.6%
86.8% high school+
Unemployment
2.2%
21.4% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
38.1%
19.4% smoking rate
How McKenzie Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows McKenzie's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is McKenzie a Good Place to Live?
B
3.1 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
McKenzie residents earn a median household income of $31,250 , which is 58% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $19,527. The unemployment rate stands at 2.2% (39% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 21.4% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 526 business establishments, including 40 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in McKenzie is $59,600 , 79% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $122,297. Median rent is $523/month, with 22.8% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 88.8 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1971.
Education
5.6% of adults in McKenzie hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(83% below the national average).
86.8% have completed high school. Local schools score 3.7/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
McKenzie has an average annual temperature of 65°F (18°C).
Winters average 48°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 60.8 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population731
Median Age35.0 yrs
Density197/mi²
Male / Female50% / 50%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans6.0%
Economy
C+
Median Income$31,250
Per Capita$19,527
Unemployment2.2%
Poverty21.4%
County GDP$904M
Avg Weekly Wage$883
Housing
A+
Home Value$59,600
Rent$523
Ownership64.6%
Zillow$122,297
Housing Units318
Rent Burden22.8%
Health
Obesity38.1%
Diabetes13.4%
Smoking19.4%
Heart Disease6.5%
Premature Death14,616/100K
Climate
Avg Temp65°F
Rain60.8 in/yr
Elevation435 ft
Education
F
Bachelor's+5.6%
High School+86.8%
Graduate+5.2%
School Score3.7/10
Community
2024 VoteR 61% / D 38%
Commute28 min
Broadband88.0%
Internet Speed36 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries1
Did You Know?
The median home in McKenzie was built in 1971.
The nearest airport is Montgomery Regional (Dannelly Field) (56 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.484 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
21.2% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 11 fatal vehicle crashes.
91 declared natural disasters on record.