What are the schools like in McCool, MS?

McCool is served primarily by Attala County Schools. The district operates 2 elementary schools, several middle schools, and 3 high schools with a student-to-teacher ratio of 9.9:1.

What is the median household income in McCool?

The median household income in McCool, MS is N/A according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 0.0%.

What is the weather like in McCool, MS?

McCool has an average high temperature of 55.0°F in January and 91.5°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 60.3 inches and annual snowfall averages 0.7 inches.

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

Q: What is the crime rate in McCool, MS?

McCool has a violent crime rate of 165.1 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 1001.4 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is McCool, MS a Good Place to Live?

McCool is a small town of 58 in Mississippi, with a median household income of N/A .

Strengths: McCool stands out for below-average home prices, solid school ratings (B).

Trade-offs: Potential downsides include longer commutes. Whether McCool is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.

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

Cost of Living

Cost of living data is based on the Bureau of Economic Analysis Regional Price Parities for the McCool metro area.

Metric	McCool, MS	National Avg
Median Home Value	$57,700	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	N/A	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	87.9%	65.9%
Median Household Income	N/A	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Very Safe

McCool's violent crime rate is 165.1 per 100,000 residents — 57% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

165.1 /100k

Property Crime

1001.4 /100k

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

Schools & Education

McCool is served primarily by Attala County Schools. The student-to-teacher ratio is 9.9:1 (better than the national average of ~16:1).

Metric	McCool, MS	National Avg
School District	Attala County Schools	—
Elementary Schools	2	—
Middle Schools	N/A	—
High Schools	3	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	9.9:1	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	12.0%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	100.0%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

McCool sees average highs of 55.0°F in January and 91.5°F in July, with 60.3 inches of annual precipitation and 0.7 inches of snow per year.

Metric	McCool, MS
Average High — January	55.0°F
Average High — July	91.5°F
Annual Precipitation	60.3"
Annual Snowfall	0.7"

Demographics

Metric	McCool, MS	National Avg
Population	58	—
Median Age	64.1	38.9
Unemployment Rate	0.0%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	39.7 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	100.0%	59.3%
Black or African American	0.0%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	0.0%	18.9%
Asian	0.0%	6.3%
Under 18	8.6%	22.2%
65 and over	37.9%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

Weir, MS 5 mi French Camp, MS 7 mi Ethel, MS 9 mi Ackerman, MS 13 mi Louisville, MS 17 mi

ZIP Codes in McCool

McCool, MS is covered by 1 ZIP code:

39108

McCool vs Other Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is McCool, MS affordable or expensive?

McCool has a median home value of $57,700 and median rent of N/A/month against a median household income of N/A.

What is the crime rate in McCool, MS?

McCool's violent crime rate is 165.1 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 1001.4 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in McCool?

Public schools in McCool are operated by Attala County Schools. The district has 2 elementary, several middle, and 3 high schools. The student-to-teacher ratio is 9.9:1. 12.0% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Is McCool, MS a good place to live?

McCool, MS has a population of 58, a median household income of N/A, and an unemployment rate of 0.0%. 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 McCool?

McCool averages 55.0°F in January and 91.5°F in July. Annual rainfall is 60.3 inches with about 0.7 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What ZIP codes are in McCool?

McCool, MS is covered by 1 ZIP code: 39108.

What is the population of McCool?

The population of McCool, Mississippi is 58 with a median age of 64.1. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in McCool?

Key numbers for living in McCool: median home $57,700, median household income N/A, crime index 45 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated B. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare McCool side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.