What are the schools like in McCrory, AR?

McCrory is served primarily by MCCRORY SCHOOL DISTRICT. The district operates 1 elementary schools, several middle schools, and 1 high schools with a student-to-teacher ratio of 11.6:1.

What is the median household income in McCrory?

The median household income in McCrory, AR is $40,568 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 3.4%.

What is the weather like in McCrory, AR?

McCrory has an average high temperature of 46.6°F in January and 90.1°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 49.2 inches and annual snowfall averages 1.4 inches.

McCrory, AR Cost of Living, Crime & Is It a Good Place to Live? (2026)

Q: Is McCrory, AR affordable or expensive?

McCrory's cost of living index is 84, where 100 represents the national average. This means McCrory is 16% less expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $97,600 and the median rent is $528 per month.

Q: What is the crime rate in McCrory, AR?

McCrory has a violent crime rate of 406.8 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 2508.5 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is McCrory, AR a Good Place to Live?

McCrory is a small town of 1,738 in Arkansas, with a median household income of $40,568 and a 3.4% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 84 (US average = 100), which is 16% below the national average.

Strengths: McCrory stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices, solid school ratings (B), short average commutes.

Trade-offs: No major red flags stand out in the available data. Whether McCrory is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.

All McCrory city data on this page comes from official government sources — the US Census Bureau, FBI, NCES, BEA, and NOAA — updated annually.

Cost of Living

Index: 83.7

McCrory's overall cost of living index is 83.7, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in McCrory costs roughly 16% less than the average American city.

Metric	McCrory, AR	National Avg
Median Home Value	$97,600	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$528	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	56.7%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$40,568	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Near National Average

McCrory's violent crime rate is 406.8 per 100,000 residents — 7% higher than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

406.8 /100k

Property Crime

2508.5 /100k

Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.

Schools & Education

McCrory is served primarily by MCCRORY SCHOOL DISTRICT. The student-to-teacher ratio is 11.6:1 (better than the national average of ~16:1).

Metric	McCrory, AR	National Avg
School District	MCCRORY SCHOOL DISTRICT	—
Elementary Schools	1	—
Middle Schools	N/A	—
High Schools	1	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	11.6:1	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	16.2%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	78.4%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

McCrory sees average highs of 46.6°F in January and 90.1°F in July, with 49.2 inches of annual precipitation and 1.4 inches of snow per year.

Metric	McCrory, AR
Average High — January	46.6°F
Average High — July	90.1°F
Annual Precipitation	49.2"
Annual Snowfall	1.4"

Demographics

Metric	McCrory, AR	National Avg
Population	1,738	—
Median Age	35.9	38.9
Unemployment Rate	3.4%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	18.9 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	74.7%	59.3%
Black or African American	24.3%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	0.5%	18.9%
Asian	0.0%	6.3%
Under 18	27.8%	22.2%
65 and over	24.5%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

Patterson, AR 2 mi Fair Oaks, AR 9 mi Tupelo, AR 9 mi Augusta, AR 9 mi Gregory, AR 11 mi

ZIP Codes in McCrory

McCrory, AR is covered by 1 ZIP code:

72101

McCrory vs Other Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is McCrory, AR affordable or expensive?

McCrory's cost of living index is 84, where 100 is the national average. That makes McCrory roughly 16% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage. The median home price is $97,600 and median rent is $528/month.

What is the crime rate in McCrory, AR?

McCrory's violent crime rate is 406.8 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 2508.5 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in McCrory?

Public schools in McCrory are operated by MCCRORY SCHOOL DISTRICT. The district has 1 elementary, several middle, and 1 high schools. The student-to-teacher ratio is 11.6:1. 16.2% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Is McCrory, AR a good place to live?

McCrory, AR has a population of 1,738, a median household income of $40,568, and an unemployment rate of 3.4%. It offers below-average costs of living, which stretches take-home pay further than in most American cities. Whether it's right for you depends on your priorities — use the compare tool above to stack it against another city you're considering.

What is the weather like in McCrory?

McCrory averages 46.6°F in January and 90.1°F in July. Annual rainfall is 49.2 inches with about 1.4 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What ZIP codes are in McCrory?

McCrory, AR is covered by 1 ZIP code: 72101.

What is the population of McCrory?

The population of McCrory, Arkansas is 1,738 with a median age of 35.9. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in McCrory?

Key numbers for living in McCrory: cost of living index 84 (100 = US average), median home $97,600, median household income $40,568, crime index 112 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated B. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare McCrory side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.