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Mccook, NE


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McCook, Nebraska

McCook, Nebraska, in Red Willow county, is 212 miles W of Lincoln, Nebraska (center to center) and 224 miles E of Aurora, Colorado. The city has a population of 7,994.

The People and Families of McCook

In McCook, about 59% of adults are married.

McCook benefits from the stability of its large group of senior citizens.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, McCook had a median family income of $40,455.

Political Inclinations

In the 2004 election, John Kerry was the top Presidential fund-raiser in McCook ($250). Residents gave more to the Republican party than any of the others.

McCook Housing

About 68% of housing units in McCook are owner-occupied.

Commuting

In McCook, 91% of commuters drive to work. Commuting to work is generally easier in the city than in most places of its size.

High Points

Mccook strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Nebraska):

CategoryTrophy
Short Commute Times
(vs. Peers)
Top 1%trophyMccook Short Commute Times
Public Transportation Use
(vs. State)
Top 7%Mccook Public Transportation Use
Affordability of Rents
(vs. Peers)
Top 14%Mccook Affordability of Rents

Comparative Profile of McCook, NE

Comparing Mccook to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Nebraska (State):

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Senior Citizens105
Age of the Population85
Female Share of the Population87
Children Under 5 Years Old57
Well-Paid Single Men44
Well-Paid Single Women46
Male Share of the Population34
Racial Diversity16

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Portion of People Married64
Average Household Size34

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People Above Poverty55
People in Middle Class or Better45
College Educated Adults46
Median Family Income35

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Short Commute Times1010
Working at Home76
Public Transportation Use410
Walking and Biking to Work46

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Affordability of Rents95
People Living Alone86
Seasonal and Vacation Housing86
Affordability of Property Taxes76
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals69
Housing Recently Built37

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Low Violent Crime73
Low Property Crime53

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