What are the schools like in McLean, NE?

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

What is the median household income in McLean?

The median household income in McLean, NE is $67,125 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 McLean, NE?

McLean has an average high temperature of 30.7°F in January and 86.3°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 27.5 inches and annual snowfall averages 29.7 inches.

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

Q: What is the crime rate in McLean, NE?

McLean has a violent crime rate of 14.0 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 251.8 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is McLean, NE a Good Place to Live?

McLean is a small town of 99 in Nebraska, with a median household income of $67,125 .

Strengths: McLean stands out for below-average home prices.

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

All McLean 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 McLean metro area.

Metric	McLean, NE	National Avg
Median Home Value	$18,600	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	N/A	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	90.9%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$67,125	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Very Safe

McLean's violent crime rate is 14.0 per 100,000 residents — 96% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

14.0 /100k

Property Crime

251.8 /100k

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

Schools & Education

Metric	McLean, NE	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	8.7%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	100.0%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

McLean sees average highs of 30.7°F in January and 86.3°F in July, with 27.5 inches of annual precipitation and 29.7 inches of snow per year.

Metric	McLean, NE
Average High — January	30.7°F
Average High — July	86.3°F
Annual Precipitation	27.5"
Annual Snowfall	29.7"

Demographics

Metric	McLean, NE	National Avg
Population	99	—
Median Age	23.9	38.9
Unemployment Rate	0.0%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	35.5 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	11.1%	22.2%
65 and over	11.1%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

Magnet, NE 5 mi Randolph, NE 6 mi Osmond, NE 7 mi Wausa, NE 9 mi Sholes, NE 10 mi

ZIP Codes in McLean

McLean, NE is covered by 1 ZIP code:

68747

McLean vs Other Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is McLean, NE affordable or expensive?

McLean has a median home value of $18,600 and median rent of N/A/month against a median household income of $67,125.

What is the crime rate in McLean, NE?

McLean's violent crime rate is 14.0 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 251.8 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in McLean?

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

Is McLean, NE a good place to live?

McLean, NE has a population of 99, a median household income of $67,125, 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 McLean?

McLean averages 30.7°F in January and 86.3°F in July. Annual rainfall is 27.5 inches with about 29.7 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What ZIP codes are in McLean?

McLean, NE is covered by 1 ZIP code: 68747.

What is the population of McLean?

The population of McLean, Nebraska is 99 with a median age of 23.9. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in McLean?

Key numbers for living in McLean: median home $18,600, median household income $67,125, crime index 7 (100 = US average, lower is safer). Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare McLean side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.