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McNary, LA

Full City Profile · Louisiana · Evangeline Parish County

3.0 /5.0
B Good
266 Population 145/sq mi density
$51,500 Median Income $23,940 per capita
$118,300 Home Value $138,456 Zillow
67°F Avg Temperature 313 sunny days/yr
1,765 Violent Crime/100K 7,736 property/100K
B
Overall
3.0 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.9 / 5.0
$51,500 median income, 2.1% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$118,300 home value, /mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
1,765 violent crimes/100K (364% above avg)
D
Education
1.9 / 5.0
11.6% bachelor's degree or higher

McNary, LA

At a Glance

Median Income
$51,500
31% below
$23,940 per capita
Home Value
$118,300
58% below
Zillow: $138,456
Violent Crime
1,765/100K
364% above
7,736/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
11.6%
66% below
88.4% high school+
Unemployment
2.1%
42% below
7.1% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
38.5%
20% above
20.9% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
67°F
313 sunny days/yr

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)

Income
69%
Home Value
42%
Poverty
57%
Bachelor's
34%
Unemployment
58%
Crime
464%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is McNary a Good Place to Live?

B
3.0 / 5.0 — Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

McNary residents earn a median household income of $51,500 , which is 31% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $23,940. The unemployment rate stands at 2.1% (42% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 7.1% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 646 business establishments, including 26 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in McNary is $118,300 , 58% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $138,456. The cost of living index is 88.2 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1975.

Safety & Crime

McNary reports 1,765 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 364% above the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 7,736/100K.

Education

11.6% of adults in McNary hold a bachelor's degree or higher (66% below the national average). 88.4% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.8/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

McNary has an average annual temperature of 67°F (19°C). Winters average 50°F in January while summers reach 82°F in July. The area gets 313 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 62.1 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 42.

Data Overview

People

Population266
Median Age30.8 yrs
Density145/mi²
Male / Female56% / 44%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans4.3%

Economy

B+
Median Income$51,500
Per Capita$23,940
Unemployment2.1%
Poverty7.1%
County GDP$1,177M
Avg Weekly Wage$840

Housing

A+
Home Value$118,300
Rent
Ownership86.9%
Zillow$138,456
Housing Units106
Rent Burden32.3%

Crime

F
Violent1,765/100K
Property7,736/100K

Health

Obesity38.5%
Diabetes12.9%
Smoking20.9%
Heart Disease7.0%
Premature Death13,359/100K

Climate

Avg Temp67°F
Sunny Days313/yr
Rain62.1 in/yr
AQI42 (Good)
Elevation128 ft

Education

D
Bachelor's+11.6%
High School+88.4%
Graduate+4.8%
School Score4.8/10

Community

2024 VoteR 74% / D 25%
Commute24 min
Broadband84.0%
Internet Speed25 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries6

Did You Know?

The median home in McNary was built in 1975.
The nearest airport is Alexandria International (23 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.489 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
22.0% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
The county recorded 9 fatal vehicle crashes.