McCarr, Kentucky
Among the top 6% of US places for affordability.
AffordabilityAffordability: grade A, better than 94% of US places
WeatherWeather: grade B, better than 58% of US places
Safety & WellbeingSafety & Wellbeing: grade B, better than 52% of US places
Getting AroundGetting Around: grade F, better than 2% of US places
Lifestyle & ConnectivityLifestyle & Connectivity: grade A, better than 89% of US places
- top 4% for broadband access
- top 11% for unemployment
- bottom 5% for walkability
Limited data for McCarr — the figures below are what we have. See Mingo County for a fuller picture.
McCarr is a small community in Kentucky with about 241 residents. It grades A for affordability and F for getting around. Standout strengths include broadband access, unemployment, and sales tax. It rates lower on airport distance and walkability.
- The median home value in McCarr is $34k, per the U.S. Census ACS (5-Year).
- Median household income in McCarr is $34k, per the U.S. Census ACS (5-Year).
- McCarr has a violent crime rate of 545/100k, per the FBI Uniform Crime Reports.
- July temperatures in McCarr average around 73°F, per the NOAA nClimGrid.
Climate
Warm summers · Cold winters · Moderate rain · Light snow
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Precipitation 5.0 in3.1 in
humid 64%dry
Livability factors
Affordability
Median Household Income$34k6th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Cost of Living$46kbetter than 52% of US places
Home Value$34k1st percentile — neutral, not ranked
Monthly Owner Costs$74better than 76% of US places
Property Tax Rate0.83%better than 62% of US places
Income Tax4.50%better than 61% of US places
Sales Tax6.00%better than 86% of US places
Estimated total tax burden7.30%better than 84% of US places
Unemployment0.0%better than 89% of US places
Weather
Winter Temp (Jan)33°F54th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Summer Temp (Jul)73°F29th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Annual Precipitation48.3 in72nd percentile — neutral, not ranked
Annual Snowfall13.1 inbetter than 56% of US places
Sunny Days217 daysbetter than 34% of US places
Summer Humidity66°Fbetter than 34% of US places
Comfortable Days94 daysbetter than 78% of US places
Safety & Wellbeing
Natural Disaster Risk84.9better than 18% of US places
Air Quality43 AQIbetter than 65% of US places
School Quality48.8better than 33% of US places
Violent Crime545/100kbetter than 62% of US places
Property Crime297/100kbetter than 79% of US places
Community
Population24123rd percentile — neutral, not ranked
Median Age35.524th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Racial Diversity0.006th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Male/Female Ratio0.9030th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Political LeaningR+7297th percentile — neutral, not ranked
White (%)100.0%95th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Black (%)0.0%22nd percentile — neutral, not ranked
Hispanic (%)0.0%13th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Asian (%)0.0%27th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Other / Multiracial (%)0.0%8th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Getting Around
Walkability4.2/20better than 5% of US places
Airport Distance168 mibetter than 13% of US places
Lifestyle & Connectivity
Broadband Access100.0%better than 96% of US places
Amenities Nearby414.94better than 81% of US places
Park & Nature AccessModeratebetter than 42% of US places
Data sources
- EPA Air Quality (AQI)
- EPA Smart Location Database
- EPI Family Budget Calculator
- FAA airport enplanements
- FBI Uniform Crime Reports
- FEMA National Risk Index
- MIT Election Data Lab (2020)
- NCES School Finance Survey
- NOAA Climate Normals (1991–2020)
- NOAA nClimGrid
- OpenStreetMap
- Tax Foundation + state revenue depts
- U.S. Census ACS (5-Year)
- USGS Protected Areas (PAD-US)
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Frequently asked questions
- Is McCarr an affordable place to live?
- McCarr is about average in cost. Its cost-of-living index is $46k, better than 52% of comparable areas. Median rent is not available.
- Is McCarr safe?
- McCarr is safer than most comparable areas, with a violent crime rate of 545/100k (better than 62%). Property crime is 297/100k.
- What is the weather like in McCarr?
- McCarr averages 73°F in July and 33°F in January, with 48.3 in of annual precipitation and about 217 sunny days a year.
- How are the schools in McCarr?
- Public-school quality in McCarr is below average, scoring better than 33% of comparable areas on a composite of graduation rates, spending, and student-teacher ratio.