What are the schools like in McCook, IL?

School district data for McCook is sourced from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES).

What is the median household income in McCook?

The median household income in McCook, IL is $73,125 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 3.9%.

What is the weather like in McCook, IL?

McCook has an average high temperature of 32.7°F in January and 85.0°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 41.1 inches and annual snowfall averages 38.8 inches.

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

Q: Is McCook, IL affordable or expensive?

McCook's cost of living index is 103, where 100 represents the national average. This means McCook is 3% more expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $275,000 and the median rent is $1,319 per month.

Q: What is the crime rate in McCook, IL?

McCook has a violent crime rate of 858.4 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 19742.5 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is McCook, IL a Good Place to Live?

McCook is a small town of 299 in Illinois, with a median household income of $73,125 and a 3.9% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 103 (US average = 100), which is 3% above the national average.

Strengths: McCook stands out for short average commutes.

Trade-offs: Potential downsides include a higher-than-average crime index. Whether McCook is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.

All McCook 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: 102.6

McCook's overall cost of living index is 102.6, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in McCook costs roughly 3% more than the average American city.

Metric	McCook, IL	National Avg
Median Home Value	$275,000	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$1,319	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	65.0%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$73,125	$74,755

Crime & Safety

High Crime

McCook's violent crime rate is 858.4 per 100,000 residents — 126% higher than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

858.4 /100k

Property Crime

19742.5 /100k

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

Schools & Education

Metric	McCook, IL	National Avg
School District	N/A	—
Elementary Schools	N/A	—
Middle Schools	N/A	—
High Schools	N/A	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	N/A	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	10.8%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	90.3%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

McCook sees average highs of 32.7°F in January and 85.0°F in July, with 41.1 inches of annual precipitation and 38.8 inches of snow per year.

Metric	McCook, IL
Average High — January	32.7°F
Average High — July	85.0°F
Annual Precipitation	41.1"
Annual Snowfall	38.8"

Demographics

Metric	McCook, IL	National Avg
Population	299	—
Median Age	31.5	38.9
Unemployment Rate	3.9%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	23.3 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	68.6%	59.3%
Black or African American	3.0%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	24.7%	18.9%
Asian	2.0%	6.3%
Under 18	25.1%	22.2%
65 and over	22.1%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

Lyons, IL 2 mi Summit, IL 2 mi La Grange, IL 2 mi Brookfield, IL 2 mi Countryside, IL 2 mi

McCook vs Other Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is McCook, IL affordable or expensive?

McCook's cost of living index is 103, where 100 is the national average. That puts McCook roughly 3% above the national average in cost. The median home price is $275,000 and median rent is $1,319/month.

What is the crime rate in McCook, IL?

McCook's violent crime rate is 858.4 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 19742.5 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in McCook?

School district information is sourced from NCES Common Core of Data.

Is McCook, IL a good place to live?

McCook, IL has a population of 299, a median household income of $73,125, and an unemployment rate of 3.9%. 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 McCook?

McCook averages 32.7°F in January and 85.0°F in July. Annual rainfall is 41.1 inches with about 38.8 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What is the population of McCook?

The population of McCook, Illinois is 299 with a median age of 31.5. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in McCook?

Key numbers for living in McCook: cost of living index 103 (100 = US average), median home $275,000, median household income $73,125, crime index 400 (100 = US average, lower is safer). Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare McCook side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.