At a Glance
Median Income
$65,417
$16,010 per capita
Home Value
$47,000
Zillow: $317,996
Median Rent
$813/mo
11.9% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
7.1%
81.1% high school+
Unemployment
10.4%
29.9% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
33.3%
17.7% smoking rate
How McNary Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows McNary's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is McNary a Good Place to Live?
C+
2.8 / 5.0 - Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
McNary residents earn a median household income of $65,417 , which is 13% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $16,010. The unemployment rate stands at 10.4% (189% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 29.9% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 1,138 business establishments, including 138 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in McNary is $47,000 , 83% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $317,996. Median rent is $813/month, with 11.9% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 100.7 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1990.
Education
7.1% of adults in McNary hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(79% below the national average).
81.1% have completed high school. Local schools score 3.8/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
McNary has an average annual temperature of 49°F (9°C).
Winters average 33°F in January while summers reach 66°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 24.1 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 50.
Data Overview
People
Population946
Median Age26.1 yrs
Density167/mi²
Male / Female48% / 52%
Foreign Born0.6%
Veterans0.9%
Economy
D
Median Income$65,417
Per Capita$16,010
Unemployment10.4%
Poverty29.9%
County GDP$2,397M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,090
Housing
A+
Home Value$47,000
Rent$813
Ownership60.6%
Zillow$317,996
Housing Units183
Rent Burden11.9%
Health
Obesity33.3%
Diabetes13.5%
Smoking17.7%
Heart Disease6.5%
Premature Death19,407/100K
Climate
Avg Temp49°F
Rain24.1 in/yr
AQI50 (Good)
Elevation7,349 ft
Education
D
Bachelor's+7.1%
High School+81.1%
Graduate+2.6%
School Score3.8/10
Community
2024 VoteR 68% / D 31%
Commute27 min
Broadband53.2%
Internet Speed62 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries9
Did You Know?
The median home in McNary was built in 1990.
The nearest airport is Show Low Regional (15 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.439 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
19.0% of the population has a disability.
There are 138 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 22 fatal vehicle crashes.
273 declared natural disasters on record.