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McCook, NE

Founded 1882Red Willow CountyElev. 784 m
Population
7,360
Median home
$137,400
Disaster risk
Very Low
Public schools
1
Sex offenders
0

Overview

About McCook

With about 7,360 residents, McCook is one of Nebraska's notable places. McCook was founded in 1882 and sits in Red Willow County. The median age is 40.7 and the median household income is $51,815. Homes carry a median value of $137,400, and about 67% of residents own where they live. White residents make up the largest share of the population (89.3%). Around 27% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and the typical commute runs about 10 minutes.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (5-year).

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Who lives here

Demographics

Population
7,360
Median age
40.7
Median household income
$51,815
Per-capita income
$36,008
Poverty rate
16.4%
High-school grad or higher
95%
Bachelor's degree or higher
26.8%
Unemployment
1.6%
Avg. commute
9.9 min
Work from home
6.1%
Residents by race & ethnicity
White89.3%
Hispanic or Latino6.3%
Black0.7%
Workforce by occupation
Management, business, science & arts36.5%
Production, transportation & material moving18.6%
Sales & office17.9%
Service17.5%
Natural resources, construction & maintenance9.5%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (5-year).

Housing

Property report

Median home value
$137,400
Median gross rent
$783/mo
Owner-occupied
67.1%
Median year built
1958
Households
3,264
Avg. household size
2.2

Area-level figures. Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS (5-year). Parcel-level records coming next.

Education

Schools

McCook has 1 public school — 1 high.

STEP SCHOOLHighGrades 7–12

Public schools + grade-8 proficiency. Source: U.S. Dept. of Education (NCES directory + EDFacts assessments), via Urban Institute.

Safety

Crime

violent crime75% below national
McCook96
Nebraska199
United States386
↓ 40% lower than 2019
2019–2023
property crime30% below national
McCook1,360
Nebraska1,611
United States1,952
↓ 42% lower than 2019
2019–2023

Rate per 100,000 residents/year, McCook Police Department, 2023. Source: FBI UCR/NIBRS (Crime Data Explorer).

Environment

Environmental hazards

Toxic-release sites and regulated facilities in and around McCook.

Data source being added: U.S. EPA — Toxics Release Inventory (public). We show real, sourced figures only — never estimates.

Risk

Natural disaster risk

Very Low
Top hazards · Red Willow County
DroughtRelatively Moderate
HailRelatively Moderate
Strong windRelatively Moderate
Winter weatherRelatively Moderate
Cold waveRelatively Low
Ice stormRelatively Low

County-level natural-hazard risk. Source: FEMA National Risk Index.

Context

Neighborhood info

McCook is in Red Willow County — see county-wide risk, demographics, and registry.

McCook was founded in 1882 and sits in Red Willow County. Elevation ~784 m.

Map of McCook
McCook, NE
Where McCook is
OmahaLincolnBellevueGrand IslandKearneyFremontMcCook
Historic places

7 on the National Register of Historic Places, incl. 1 National Historic Landmark.

Norris, Senator George William, HouseMcCook Public-Carnegie LibraryStutton, H. P., HouseRed Willow County CourthouseMcCook YMCAKeystone HotelSecond--Generation Norden Bombsight Vault
Notable people from McCook
Ben NelsonMichael A. SchneiderGary HudsonCarol BloodJim KoetterGene BudigDave HaleOwen ElmerFrank B. Morrison Jr.
People searches in McCook
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Nearby cities
Gothenburg (55 mi)Cozad (56 mi)Lexington (61 mi)North Platte (64 mi)Holdrege (68 mi)Ogallala (86 mi)

Common questions

McCook — frequently asked

What is the population of McCook, Nebraska?
McCook has a population of about 7,360, according to the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (5-year).
What is the average home value in McCook?
The median home value in McCook is $137,400, and the median gross rent is $783/month (U.S. Census ACS).
Is McCook safe? What is the crime rate?
McCook Police Department reported a violent-crime rate of about 96 per 100,000 residents in 2023 — lower than the U.S. rate of 386. Source: FBI UCR/NIBRS.
What natural-disaster risks does McCook face?
FEMA's National Risk Index rates Red Willow County as "Very Low" overall, with top hazards including drought, hail, strong wind.
How many schools are in McCook?
McCook has 1 public schools (1 high). Source: U.S. Dept. of Education, NCES.
How many registered sex offenders are in McCook?
Public registry data lists 0 registered sex offenders in or near McCook. This is neighborhood-safety information from the public state registry.
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