Arkansas
McNeil is a small town in Arkansas with a population of 406. Residents earn $34,792 per year, which is 54% below the national average.
Based on current data, McNeil receives an overall livability score of 3.6 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B+. Key strengths include low unemployment, affordable housing. Areas to be aware of include an elevated poverty rate, below-average incomes, high obesity rates. McNeil offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
The median household income in McNeil is $34,792, 54% below the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 0.0%. The poverty rate of 29.2% exceeds the national average of 12.4%, indicating economic hardship for a significant portion of the population. Workers commute an average of 17 minutes, shorter than most U.S. cities.
The median home value in McNeil is $65,000, 77% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $513 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. At just 1.9x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.
27.4% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 95.8% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 4.9/10.
McNeil enjoys a moderate climate with an average annual temperature of 63°F. Winters average 43°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 56.3 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.
| English Only | 96.5% |
| 23% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 3.5% |
| 74% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $34,792 |
| 54% below US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $23,087 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $946 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $59,810 |
| Unemployment | 0.0% |
| 100% below US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 29.2% |
| 135% above US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 622 |
| County GDP | $1,306M |
| Restaurants | 44 |
| Healthcare | 64 |
| Retail | 98 |
| Manufacturing | 24 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $2,383 |
| 32% below US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 3.67% |
| Commute Time | 17.0 min |
| Work from Home | 1.0% |
| Census Median | $65,000 |
| 77% below US avg |
| Census Median Rent | $513 |
| 56% below US avg | |
| Rent Burden | 51.0% |
| Studio | $700 |
| 1 Bedroom | $751 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $944 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,239 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,406 |
| Owner-Occupied | 63.0% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $2,383 |
| 32% below US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 3.67% |
| Obesity | 41.6% |
| 30% above US avg | |
| Diabetes | 14.1% |
| Heart Disease | 6.4% |
| High Blood Pressure | 43.4% |
| Asthma | 12.0% |
| COPD | 8.2% |
| Stroke | 4.2% |
| Binge Drinking | 12.7% |
| Physical Inactivity | 36.0% |
| Depression | 23.7% |
| Mental Distress | 20.9% |
| Physical Distress | 15.7% |
| Insurance Rate | 91.8% |
| Checkup Rate | 80.8% |
| Premature Death | 13,622/100K |
| Food Environment | 6.4/10 |
| Exercise Access | 52.0% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 64 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 8 |
| Annual Average | 62.6°F |
| 16% above US avg | |
| January Average | 43°F (6°C) |
| July Average | 81°F (27°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 56.3 inches |
| 48% above US avg | |
| Snowfall | 1.7 inches/yr |
| AQI Median | 43.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 328 ft (100 m) |
| Area | 1.3 sq mi (3.3 km²) |
| Population Density | 320/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 33.3479°N, 93.2084°W |
| County FIPS | 05027 |
Winner: Republican by 36.5 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 27.4% |
| 19% below US avg | |
| High School+ | 95.8% |
| School Test Score | 4.91 |
| RUCC Code 7 | Nonmetro — Urban 2.5K–20K |
| Population Density | 320/sq mi |
| Total Area | 1.3 sq mi |
| Alt Fuel Stations | 1 |
| Public Libraries | 2 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 64 |
| Restaurants | 44 |
| Retail Stores | 98 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 8 |
| Avg Commute | 17.0 min |
| Work from Home | 1.0% |