McNeal, AZ

Arizona · Metropolitan Area

McNeal is a small town in Arizona with a population of 228. Residents earn $74,286 per year, which is 1% below the national average.

4.0 /5.0
A Great
228 Population 61/sq mi density
$74,286 Median Income $29,705 per capita
$112,700 Home Value
$531 Median Rent
64°F Avg Temperature
A
Overall
4.0 / 5.0
Great overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.4 / 5.0
$74,286 median income, 4.5% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$112,700 home value, $531/mo rent
B+
Education
3.6 / 5.0
32.5% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $74,286
1% lower than US avg
Home Value $112,700
60% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+ 32.5%
4% lower than US avg
Median Rent $531
54% lower than US avg
Obesity Rate 31.7%
1% lower than US avg
Unemployment 4.5%
25% higher than US avg
Poverty Rate 19.0%
53% higher than US avg

How McNeal Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)

People

Population228
Median Age26.4 yrs
Density61/mi²
Male / Female51% / 49%
Largest GroupWhite 73%

Economy

B
Median Income$74,286
Per Capita$29,705
Unemployment4.5%
Poverty19.0%
County GDP$6,576M
Commute28 min

Housing

A+
Home Value$112,700
Rent$531
OwnershipN/A

Crime

ViolentN/A
PropertyN/A

Health

Obesity31.7%
UninsuredN/A
Depression23.2%
Heart Disease6.5%

Climate

Avg Temp64°F
AQI45 (Good)
Rain11.0 in/yr
Elevation4,183 ft

Education

B+
Bachelor's+32.5%
High School+98.3%
School Score4.62

Community

2024 VoteR 61% / D 38%
Commute28 min
Libraries13

Is McNeal a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, McNeal receives an overall livability score of 4.0 out of 5.0, earning a grade of A. Key strengths include affordable housing. Areas to be aware of include an elevated poverty rate. McNeal stands out as an excellent place to live, with strong marks across most quality-of-life indicators.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in McNeal is $74,286, roughly in line with the national average of $75,149. Unemployment stands at 4.5%, indicating a healthy job market. The poverty rate of 19.0% exceeds the national average of 12.4%, indicating economic hardship for a significant portion of the population. Workers commute an average of 28 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in McNeal is $112,700, 60% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $531 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. At just 1.5x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.

Education

32.5% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 98.3% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 4.6/10.

Climate & Weather

McNeal enjoys a moderate climate with an average annual temperature of 64°F. Winters average 47°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 11.0 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 45.

McNeal has a population of 228 with a density of 61 people per square mile. The median age is 26.4 years, 32% younger than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (73.2%).

Population

228
Total Population
61
People / sq mi
26.4yrs
Median Age
32% below US avg
3.8mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 51.3%
Female 48.7%

Race & Ethnicity

McNeal vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only55.9%
29% below US avg
Spanish44.1%
229% above US avg

Social Characteristics

McNeal vs U.S. Average

The median household income in McNeal is $74,286, which is 1% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 4.5% (above the 3.6% US average). 19.0% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 28 minutes.

Income: McNeal vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$74,286
1% below US avg
Per Capita Income$29,705
Avg Weekly Wage$1,151
IRS Avg AGI$58,351

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment4.5%
25% above US avg
Poverty Rate19.0%
53% above US avg
Establishments (County)2,604
County GDP$6,576M

Business (County)

Restaurants257
Healthcare281
Retail367
Manufacturing49

Tax & Cost of Living

Property Tax (IRS)$2,992
15% below US avg
Effective Tax Rate2.65%

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time28.4 min
Work from Home6.2%

Walkability

The median home value in McNeal is $112,700, 60% below the national average. Monthly rent averages $531 (54% below US avg).

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$112,700
60% below US avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$531
54% below US avg

HUD Fair Market Rent

Studio$1,053
1 Bedroom$1,151
2 Bedrooms$1,419
3 Bedrooms$1,889
4 Bedrooms$2,158

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied90.7%

Property Tax

Avg Tax (IRS)$2,992
15% below US avg
Effective Rate2.65%
In McNeal, 31.7% of adults are obese (below the 32.1% national rate). 23.2% report depression. 22.3% are physically inactive.

Health Metrics: McNeal vs U.S. Average (%)

Chronic Conditions

Obesity31.7%
1% below US avg
Diabetes10.2%
Heart Disease6.5%
High Blood Pressure33.5%
Asthma10.8%
COPD7.7%
Stroke3.5%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Binge Drinking17.8%
Physical Inactivity22.3%
Depression23.2%
Mental Distress18.0%
Physical Distress14.4%

Healthcare Access

Insurance Rate60.6%
Checkup Rate70.2%
Premature Death9,424/100K

Food & Exercise

Food Environment6.6/10
Exercise Access68.8%
Healthcare Facilities281

Crime Rates: McNeal vs U.S. Average (per 100,000)

Violent Crime

Property Crime

Traffic Safety

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)28
FEMA Disasters91

Safety Score

McNeal has an average annual temperature of 64°F (18°C). Winters average 47°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July. Annual precipitation is 11.0 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 45.

Temperature

47°F Jan (8°C) 81°F Jul (27°C)
Annual Average64.1°F
19% above US avg
January Average47°F (8°C)
July Average81°F (27°C)

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall11.0 inches
71% below US avg
Snowfall0.5 inches/yr

Air Quality

AQI Median45.0
RatingGood

Geography

Elevation4,183 ft (1,275 m)
Area3.8 sq mi (9.7 km²)
Population Density61/sq mi
Coordinates31.6101°N, 109.6583°W
County FIPS04003
It is classified as Metro — under 250K. 32.5% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (4% below US avg). In the 2024 election, the county voted Republican by a 23.2-point margin.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 61%
D 37.8%

Winner: Republican by 23.2 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+32.5%
4% below US avg
High School+98.3%
School Test Score4.62
B+ Education Grade (3.6/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 3Metro — under 250K
Population Density61/sq mi
Total Area3.8 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Public Libraries13
Healthcare Facilities281
Restaurants257
Retail Stores367

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)28
FEMA Disaster Declarations91

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute28.4 min
Work from Home6.2%

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