McVille is a small town of 341 in North Dakota, with a median household income of $65,000
.
Its cost of living index is 85 (US average = 100), which is
15% below the national average.
Strengths:
McVille stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices, solid school ratings (A-), short average commutes.
Trade-offs:
No major red flags stand out in the available data. Whether McVille is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.
All McVille 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: 85.1
McVille's overall cost of living index is 85.1,
where 100 represents the US national average.
Living in McVille costs roughly 15% less than the average American city.
Metric
McVille, ND
National Avg
Median Home Value
$83,300
$244,900
Median Monthly Rent
$542
$1,163
Homeownership Rate
78.2%
65.9%
Median Household Income
$65,000
$74,755
Crime & Safety
Very Safe
McVille's violent crime rate is 34.7 per 100,000 residents
— 91% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.
Violent Crime
34.7 /100k
Property Crime
555.7 /100k
Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.
Schools & Education
McVille is served primarily by DAKOTA PRAIRIE 1.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 9.9:1
(better than the national average of ~16:1).
Metric
McVille, ND
National Avg
School District
DAKOTA PRAIRIE 1
—
Elementary Schools
1
—
Middle Schools
N/A
—
High Schools
1
—
Student/Teacher Ratio
9.9:1
16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
24.0%
35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher
95.2%
91.1%
Weather & Climate
McVille sees average highs of 13.7°F in January
and 78.9°F in July,
with 20.2 inches of annual precipitation
and 42.5 inches of snow per year.
McVille's cost of living index is 85, where 100 is the national average.
That makes McVille roughly 15% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage.
The median home price is $83,300 and median rent is $542/month.
McVille's violent crime rate is 34.7 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 555.7 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.
Public schools in McVille are operated by DAKOTA PRAIRIE 1.
The district has 1 elementary, several middle, and 1 high schools.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 9.9:1. 24.0% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
McVille, ND has a population of 341, a median household income of $65,000, and an unemployment rate of 0.0%.
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.
McVille averages 13.7°F in January and 78.9°F in July. Annual rainfall is 20.2 inches
with about 42.5 inches of snow per year.
Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).
McVille, ND is covered by 1 ZIP code: 58254.
The population of McVille, North Dakota is 341 with a median age of 57.8. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Key numbers for living in McVille: cost of living index 85 (100 = US average), median home $83,300, median household income $65,000, crime index 16 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated A-. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare McVille side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.
