At a Glance
Median Income
$41,667
$18,536 per capita
Home Value
$56,300
Zillow: $147,135
Median Rent
$654/mo
14.2% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
5.9%
86.9% high school+
Unemployment
3.0%
9.8% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
42.7%
18.0% smoking rate
How McLain Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows McLain's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is McLain 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
McLain residents earn a median household income of $41,667 , which is 45% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $18,536. The unemployment rate stands at 3.0% (17% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 9.8% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 172 business establishments, including 8 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in McLain is $56,300 , 80% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $147,135. Median rent is $654/month, with 14.2% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 87.0 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1983.
Education
5.9% of adults in McLain hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(82% below the national average).
86.9% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.4/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
McLain has an average annual temperature of 66°F (19°C).
Winters average 49°F in January while summers reach 82°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 63.9 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population394
Median Age36.7 yrs
Density116/mi²
Male / Female31% / 69%
Foreign Born3.0%
Veterans4.8%
Economy
B+
Median Income$41,667
Per Capita$18,536
Unemployment3.0%
Poverty9.8%
County GDP$440M
Avg Weekly Wage$910
Housing
A+
Home Value$56,300
Rent$654
Ownership84.4%
Zillow$147,135
Housing Units226
Rent Burden14.2%
Health
Obesity42.7%
Diabetes13.5%
Smoking18.0%
Heart Disease6.5%
Premature Death15,413/100K
Climate
Avg Temp66°F
Rain63.9 in/yr
Elevation75 ft
Education
F
Bachelor's+5.9%
High School+86.9%
Graduate+4.2%
School Score4.4/10
Community
2024 VoteR 80% / D 19%
Commute56 min
Broadband86.9%
Internet Speed64 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries1
Did You Know?
The median home in McLain was built in 1983.
The nearest airport is Hattiesburg/Laurel Regional (40 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.407 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
28.4% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 6 fatal vehicle crashes.