McLeod, TX

Full City Profile · Texas · Marion County County

2.0 /5.0
C Fair
475 Population 173/sq mi density
$140,300 Home Value $183,238 Zillow
$730 Median Rent 31.3% income on rent
64°F Avg Temperature
C
Overall
2.0 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C
Education
2.0 / 5.0
12.9% bachelor's degree or higher

McLeod, TX

At a Glance

Home Value
$140,300
50% below
Zillow: $183,238
Median Rent
$730/mo
37% below
31.3% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
12.9%
62% below
89.3% high school+
Unemployment
1.8%
50% below
51.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
35.8%
12% above
15.9% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
64°F

How McLeod Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Home Value
50%
Rent
63%
Poverty
411%
Bachelor's
38%
Unemployment
50%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is McLeod a Good Place to Live?

C
2.0 / 5.0 - Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in McLeod is $140,300 , 50% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $183,238. Median rent is $730/month, with 31.3% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 97.1 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1976.

Education

12.9% of adults in McLeod hold a bachelor's degree or higher (62% below the national average). 89.3% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.4/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

McLeod has an average annual temperature of 64°F (18°C). Winters average 45°F in January while summers reach 83°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 51.4 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population475
Median Age20.1 yrs
Density173/mi²
Male / Female49% / 51%
Foreign Born3.6%
Veterans5.3%

Economy

Median Income
Per Capita$18,130
Unemployment1.8%
Poverty51.0%
County GDP$393M
Avg Weekly Wage$841

Housing

Home Value$140,300
Rent$730
Ownership43.3%
Zillow$183,238
Housing Units88
Rent Burden31.3%

Health

Obesity35.8%
Diabetes9.9%
Smoking15.9%
Heart Disease5.5%
Premature Death14,249/100K

Climate

Avg Temp64°F
Rain51.4 in/yr
Elevation307 ft

Education

C
Bachelor's+12.9%
High School+89.3%
Graduate+18.8%
School Score4.4/10

Community

2024 VoteR 76% / D 23%
Commute32 min
Broadband75.6%
Internet Speed71 Mbps
EV Stations3
Libraries1

Did You Know?

The median home in McLeod was built in 1976.
The nearest airport is Shreveport Regional (37 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.454 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
6.9% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 3 fatal vehicle crashes.
91 declared natural disasters on record.