McCook, Nebraska
Quick Statistics
McCook is a community in Red Willow County, Nebraska, home to about 7,314 people spread across 5.5 square miles of land. The median personal income here is $35,755 a year, and a typical home is worth about $154,300. About 36.3% of adults hold a college degree, and 91.7% of residents under 65 have health insurance. The population has shrunk about 5 percent over the past decade.
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Among the Nebraska towns GeoStat tracks, McCook ranks number 26 of 583 in population, number 367 in median household income, number 170 in median home value. See how it stacks up on the trends page or compare it with another town.
Summers around McCook typically top out near 91°F in July, while January nights average about 16°F. The area sees roughly 30 inches of snow a year. Full normals are on the climate page.
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|---|---|---|---|
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| 4. | Bartley, NE | 16.7 mi. | 352 |
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What is the population of McCook, Nebraska?
McCook has a population of about 7,314 people, according to the latest Census Bureau estimates.
What county is McCook, Nebraska in?
McCook is located in Red Willow County, Nebraska.
What is the median home value in McCook, Nebraska?
The median home value in McCook is about $154,300, based on American Community Survey data.
What is the median income in McCook, Nebraska?
The median personal income in McCook is about $35,755 per year.
How many tornadoes have hit near McCook, Nebraska?
Since 1950, 39 tornadoes have been recorded in Red Willow County. See the tornado page for maps and details of each one.
What is the weather like in McCook, Nebraska?
Typical July highs run about 91 degrees and January lows about 16 degrees, with around 30 inches of snow a year. Figures are 30-year NOAA climate normals.
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