What are the schools like in McKenney, VA?

McKenney is served primarily by Dinwiddie County Public Schools. The district operates 5 elementary schools, 1 middle schools, and 1 high schools with a student-to-teacher ratio of 11.9:1.

What is the median household income in McKenney?

The median household income in McKenney, VA is $59,107 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 24.3%.

What is the weather like in McKenney, VA?

McKenney has an average high temperature of 48.2°F in January and 87.7°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 47.4 inches and annual snowfall averages 9.6 inches.

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

Q: Is McKenney, VA affordable or expensive?

McKenney's cost of living index is 98, where 100 represents the national average. This means McKenney is 2% less expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $182,100 and the median rent is $933 per month.

Q: What is the crime rate in McKenney, VA?

McKenney has a violent crime rate of 423.9 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 1114.1 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is McKenney, VA a Good Place to Live?

McKenney is a small town of 559 in Virginia, with a median household income of $59,107 and a 24.3% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 98 (US average = 100), which is 2% below the national average.

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

Trade-offs: Potential downsides include longer commutes, an elevated unemployment rate. Whether McKenney is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.

All McKenney 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: 98.0

McKenney's overall cost of living index is 98.0, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in McKenney costs roughly 2% less than the average American city.

Metric	McKenney, VA	National Avg
Median Home Value	$182,100	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$933	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	66.8%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$59,107	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Safer than Average

McKenney's violent crime rate is 423.9 per 100,000 residents — 12% higher than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

423.9 /100k

Property Crime

1114.1 /100k

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

Schools & Education

McKenney is served primarily by Dinwiddie County Public Schools. The student-to-teacher ratio is 11.9:1 (better than the national average of ~16:1).

Metric	McKenney, VA	National Avg
School District	Dinwiddie County Public Schools	—
Elementary Schools	5	—
Middle Schools	1	—
High Schools	1	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	11.9:1	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	9.9%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	79.5%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

McKenney sees average highs of 48.2°F in January and 87.7°F in July, with 47.4 inches of annual precipitation and 9.6 inches of snow per year.

Metric	McKenney, VA
Average High — January	48.2°F
Average High — July	87.7°F
Annual Precipitation	47.4"
Annual Snowfall	9.6"

Demographics

Metric	McKenney, VA	National Avg
Population	559	—
Median Age	42.5	38.9
Unemployment Rate	24.3%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	33.8 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	59.6%	59.3%
Black or African American	37.2%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	0.7%	18.9%
Asian	0.0%	6.3%
Under 18	26.3%	22.2%
65 and over	14.5%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

Warfield, VA 8 mi Dinwiddie, VA 10 mi Alberta, VA 13 mi Blackstone, VA 17 mi Lawrenceville, VA 17 mi

ZIP Codes in McKenney

McKenney, VA is covered by 1 ZIP code:

23872

McKenney vs Other Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is McKenney, VA affordable or expensive?

McKenney's cost of living index is 98, where 100 is the national average. That makes McKenney roughly 2% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage. The median home price is $182,100 and median rent is $933/month.

What is the crime rate in McKenney, VA?

McKenney's violent crime rate is 423.9 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 1114.1 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in McKenney?

Public schools in McKenney are operated by Dinwiddie County Public Schools. The district has 5 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high schools. The student-to-teacher ratio is 11.9:1. 9.9% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Is McKenney, VA a good place to live?

McKenney, VA has a population of 559, a median household income of $59,107, and an unemployment rate of 24.3%. 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 McKenney?

McKenney averages 48.2°F in January and 87.7°F in July. Annual rainfall is 47.4 inches with about 9.6 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What ZIP codes are in McKenney?

McKenney, VA is covered by 1 ZIP code: 23872.

What is the population of McKenney?

The population of McKenney, Virginia is 559 with a median age of 42.5. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in McKenney?

Key numbers for living in McKenney: cost of living index 98 (100 = US average), median home $182,100, median household income $59,107, crime index 88 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated B. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare McKenney side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.