At a Glance
Median Income
$36,692
$24,660 per capita
Median Rent
$910/mo
40.1% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
17.0%
82.6% high school+
Unemployment
10.2%
25.5% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
38.6%
18.1% smoking rate
How McKinley Heights Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows McKinley Heights's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is McKinley Heights a Good Place to Live?
C+
2.5 / 5.0 - Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
McKinley Heights residents earn a median household income of $36,692 , which is 51% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $24,660. The unemployment rate stands at 10.2% (183% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 25.5% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 4,454 business establishments, including 403 restaurants.
Education
17.0% of adults in McKinley Heights hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(50% below the national average).
82.6% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.8/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
McKinley Heights has an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C).
Winters average 27°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 41.2 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 45.
Data Overview
People
Population1,231
Median Age41.7 yrs
Density1,353/mi²
Male / Female52% / 48%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans3.9%
Economy
D
Median Income$36,692
Per Capita$24,660
Unemployment10.2%
Poverty25.5%
County GDP$9,687M
Avg Weekly Wage$996
Housing
B+
Home Value
Rent$910
Ownership47.9%
Zillow$126,995
Housing Units523
Rent Burden40.1%
Health
Obesity38.6%
Diabetes11.2%
Smoking18.1%
Heart Disease6.2%
Premature Death11,710/100K
Climate
Avg Temp50°F
Rain41.2 in/yr
AQI45 (Good)
Elevation1,024 ft
Education
C
Bachelor's+17.0%
High School+82.6%
Graduate+4.1%
School Score5.8/10
Community
2024 VoteR 58% / D 41%
Commute16 min
Broadband51.1%
Internet Speed139 Mbps
EV Stations3
Libraries14
Did You Know?
The median home in McKinley Heights was built in 1972.
The nearest airport is Youngstown/Warren Regional (5 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.451 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
17.6% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 139 Mbps.
There are 403 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 15 fatal vehicle crashes.