Living in McCune, Kansas

Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of McCune · Census data 2020–2024

McCune has 308 residents with a median age of 41. The median household income is $47,500 (36% lower than the Kansas median), the median home value is $40,700, the median rent is $569/month.

McCune is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.

McCune at a glance

Population
308
Median age
41State: 37.4
Median household income
$47,500State: $74,275
Median home value
$40,700State: $217,200
Median rent
$569/moState: $1,060
Homeowners
62.9%
Bachelor's degree or higher
7.6%
Average commute
27 min

Is McCune a good place to live?

Pros: Home values 81% lower than the state median.

Cons: Median household income 36% lower than the Kansas median; an average commute of 27 minutes; unemployment of 6.6%; a poverty rate of 25.3%.

The weather is best in May–June and September–October.

Cost of living in McCune

Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In McCune the median home value is $40,700, 88% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $569 per month, which is 29.2% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,125 a month in housing costs.

Median home value

McCune$40,700
Kansas$217,200
United States$332,700

Median monthly rent

McCune$569
Kansas$1,060
United States$1,413

McCune median household income

The median household income in McCune is $47,500 and the income per person is $24,535. 25.3% of residents live below the poverty line (Kansas: 11.3%).

Median household income

McCune$47,500
Kansas$74,275
United States$80,734

Housing in McCune: homes for sale and rent

Housing units
169
Owner-occupied
62.9%
Renter-occupied
37.1%
Vacant
21.9%Includes seasonal homes
Median year built
1973
Average household size
2.33

McCune demographics

Population
308
Median age
41
Under 18
19.8%
65 and older
19.2%
Households
132
Foreign-born
1.6%
Veterans
6.5%Adults 18+

Race and ethnicity

White91.2%
Hispanic or Latino9.4%
Black0%
Asian0%

Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of McCune ›

Education in McCune

7.6% of adults 25 and older in McCune have a bachelor's degree or higher (Kansas: 35.6%), and 4.5% have a graduate or professional degree.

Bachelor's degree or higher

McCune7.6%
Kansas35.6%
United States35.7%

Jobs and commute in McCune

Unemployment rate
6.6%State: 3.9%
Average commute
27 minState: 20 min
Work from home
0%
Drive alone
94.4%
Public transit
0%
Walk to work
2.8%
Homes with broadband
88.6%

McCune vs nearby towns

TownPopulationMedian incomeHome valueRent
McCune308$47,500$40,700$569
West Mineral154$35,417$42,900$894
Cherokee699$56,154$85,300$725
Scammon371$55,833$69,500$581
Parsons9,425$52,428$71,700$774
Weir855$58,828$78,300—
Oswego1,937$53,750$82,700$819
St. Paul631$42,083$91,700$680
Girard2,777$40,298$93,600$869

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Living in McCune: FAQ

What is the median household income in McCune, KS?

The median household income in McCune is $47,500, 36% lower than the Kansas median of $74,275 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).

What is the average home price in McCune?

The median home value in McCune is $40,700, compared with $217,200 in Kansas.

How much is rent in McCune?

The median gross rent in McCune is $569 per month, about 29.2% of household income.

Is McCune, KS a good place to live?

Pluses: home values 81% lower than the state median. Minuses: median household income 36% lower than the Kansas median; an average commute of 27 minutes; unemployment of 6.6%; a poverty rate of 25.3%.

What is the median age in McCune?

The median age in McCune is 41 years (Kansas: 37.4).

How long is the commute in McCune?

The average commute to work in McCune is 27 minutes; 0% of workers work from home.

What is the unemployment rate in McCune?

The unemployment rate in McCune is 6.6% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).

How educated is McCune?

7.6% of adults in McCune have a bachelor's degree or higher.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024 (margins of error apply, especially in small towns). Figures are in 2024 dollars.

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