McCool Junction is a small town of 718 in Nebraska, with a median household income of $110,208
.
Its cost of living index is 90 (US average = 100), which is
10% below the national average.
Strengths:
McCool Junction 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 McCool Junction is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.
All McCool Junction 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: 90.4
McCool Junction's overall cost of living index is 90.4,
where 100 represents the US national average.
Living in McCool Junction costs roughly 10% less than the average American city.
Metric
McCool Junction, NE
National Avg
Median Home Value
$128,900
$244,900
Median Monthly Rent
$879
$1,163
Homeownership Rate
87.2%
65.9%
Median Household Income
$110,208
$74,755
Crime & Safety
Very Safe
McCool Junction's violent crime rate is 117.0 per 100,000 residents
— 69% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.
Violent Crime
117.0 /100k
Property Crime
986.9 /100k
Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.
Schools & Education
McCool Junction is served primarily by MC COOL JUNCTION PUBLIC SCHS.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 10.3:1
(better than the national average of ~16:1).
Metric
McCool Junction, NE
National Avg
School District
MC COOL JUNCTION PUBLIC SCHS
—
Elementary Schools
1
—
Middle Schools
N/A
—
High Schools
1
—
Student/Teacher Ratio
10.3:1
16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
16.9%
35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher
98.9%
91.1%
Weather & Climate
McCool Junction sees average highs of 34.5°F in January
and 87.0°F in July,
with 28.4 inches of annual precipitation
and 24.7 inches of snow per year.
McCool Junction's cost of living index is 90, where 100 is the national average.
That makes McCool Junction roughly 10% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage.
The median home price is $128,900 and median rent is $879/month.
McCool Junction's violent crime rate is 117.0 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 986.9 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.
Public schools in McCool Junction are operated by MC COOL JUNCTION PUBLIC SCHS.
The district has 1 elementary, several middle, and 1 high schools.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 10.3:1. 16.9% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
McCool Junction, NE has a population of 718, a median household income of $110,208, 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.
McCool Junction averages 34.5°F in January and 87.0°F in July. Annual rainfall is 28.4 inches
with about 24.7 inches of snow per year.
Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).
McCool Junction, NE is covered by 1 ZIP code: 68401.
The population of McCool Junction, Nebraska is 718 with a median age of 25.3. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Key numbers for living in McCool Junction: cost of living index 90 (100 = US average), median home $128,900, median household income $110,208, crime index 37 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated B+. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare McCool Junction side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.
