Living in McCook, Nebraska
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of McCook · Census data 2020–2024
McCook has 7,314 residents with a median age of 41.2. The median household income is $56,917 (26% lower than the Nebraska median), the median home value is $154,300, the median rent is $823/month.
McCook at a glance
- Population
- 7,314
- Median age
- 41.2State: 37.2
- Median household income
- $56,917State: $76,475
- Median home value
- $154,300State: $238,600
- Median rent
- $823/moState: $1,072
- Homeowners
- 66.3%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 25.5%
- Average commute
- 9 min
Is McCook a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 35% lower than the state median; an average commute of 9 minutes; unemployment of 1.4%.
Cons: Median household income 26% lower than the Nebraska median; a poverty rate of 17.3%.
The weather is best in May–June and September–October.
Cost of living in McCook
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In McCook the median home value is $154,300, 54% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $823 per month, which is 31.3% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,327 a month in housing costs.
McCook median household income
The median household income in McCook is $56,917 and the income per person is $36,351. 17.3% of residents live below the poverty line (Nebraska: 10.6%).
Housing in McCook: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 3,730
- Owner-occupied
- 66.3%
- Renter-occupied
- 33.7%
- Vacant
- 12.4%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1957
- Average household size
- 2.19
McCook demographics
- Population
- 7,314
- Median age
- 41.2
- Under 18
- 21.7%
- 65 and older
- 20.8%
- Households
- 3,269
- Foreign-born
- 2.3%
- Veterans
- 6.9%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of McCook ›
Education in McCook
25.5% of adults 25 and older in McCook have a bachelor's degree or higher (Nebraska: 34.6%), and 6.5% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in McCook
- Unemployment rate
- 1.4%State: 3%
- Average commute
- 9 minState: 19 min
- Work from home
- 5.8%
- Drive alone
- 85.1%
- Public transit
- 0.8%
- Walk to work
- 4.2%
- Homes with broadband
- 83.8%
McCook vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| McCook | 7,314 | $56,917 | $154,300 | $823 |
| Indianola | 512 | $55,481 | $91,000 | $644 |
| Culbertson | 634 | $51,875 | $91,300 | $736 |
| Trenton | 487 | $45,000 | $69,200 | $525 |
| Herndon | 159 | $65,000 | $48,600 | $375 |
| Cambridge | 1,082 | $61,528 | $123,400 | $771 |
| Oberlin | 1,734 | $52,284 | $88,700 | $593 |
| Palisade | 321 | $62,813 | $81,300 | $781 |
| Hayes Center | 297 | $58,750 | $85,600 | $763 |
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What is the median household income in McCook, NE?
The median household income in McCook is $56,917, 26% lower than the Nebraska median of $76,475 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
What is the average home price in McCook?
The median home value in McCook is $154,300, compared with $238,600 in Nebraska.
How much is rent in McCook?
The median gross rent in McCook is $823 per month, about 31.3% of household income.
Is McCook, NE a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 35% lower than the state median; an average commute of 9 minutes; unemployment of 1.4%. Minuses: median household income 26% lower than the Nebraska median; a poverty rate of 17.3%.
What is the median age in McCook?
The median age in McCook is 41.2 years (Nebraska: 37.2).
How long is the commute in McCook?
The average commute to work in McCook is 9 minutes; 5.8% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in McCook?
The unemployment rate in McCook is 1.4% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is McCook?
25.5% of adults in McCook 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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